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Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2025

Medical Disclaimer

The information on this site is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making health decisions.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us understand how you interact with our content, improve your browsing experience, and provide you with relevant information. At Balanced Plate Guide, we use cookies responsibly to enhance our editorial platform.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable you to navigate our site, access different sections, and use core features. Without these cookies, our website cannot operate effectively.

Examples: Session cookies, authentication cookies, security cookies

Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which articles you read, how long you spend on pages, and which links you click. This helps us understand reader behavior and optimize our content delivery.

Examples: Google Analytics, page tracking, user interaction metrics

Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and choices, such as language selection, font size, or article categories you're interested in. They enhance your personalized experience on our platform.

Examples: User preferences, saved articles, reading history

Advertising Cookies

We may use advertising cookies to deliver relevant content and third-party advertisements. These cookies help us understand which topics interest our readers and ensure content matches audience interests.

Examples: Ad targeting, impression tracking, audience insights

How We Use Cookies

✓ Improving Content: Understanding which articles resonate with readers helps us create better editorial content.
✓ Website Performance: Analyzing site usage helps us optimize page load times and user experience.
✓ Personalizing Experience: Remembering your preferences allows us to show you relevant content recommendations.
✓ Security: Protecting your session and preventing unauthorized access to your account.
✓ Analytics: Gathering anonymized data about traffic patterns and reader demographics.

Third-Party Cookies

We work with trusted partners who may place cookies on your device through our website. These third parties include:

• Google Analytics: For analyzing visitor behavior and site performance
• Content Delivery Networks: For optimizing article and media delivery
• Advertising Networks: For displaying relevant content recommendations

These partners operate under their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their privacy statements to understand how they use your data.

Managing Your Cookies

Browser Settings

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most modern browsers allow you to:

• View stored cookies
• Delete specific cookies or all cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Enable private browsing mode

Visit your browser's help section for detailed instructions on managing cookies. Please note that disabling essential cookies may limit website functionality.

Cookie Preferences

While we cannot provide a real-time cookie management interface, you can generally:

• Allow essential cookies only
• Accept all cookies for full functionality
• Disable performance and advertising cookies
• Use "Do Not Track" browser features

Complete Cookie List

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
PHPSESSID	Essential	Session management and user authentication	Session
_ga	Performance	Google Analytics - unique user identification	2 years
_gid	Performance	Google Analytics - session tracking	24 hours
_gat	Performance	Google Analytics - request throttling	1 minute
bp_user_prefs	Functional	User preference settings (language, theme)	1 year
bp_article_history	Functional	Track recently read articles	30 days
bp_consent	Essential	Cookie consent preference storage	1 year
utm_source, utm_medium, utm_campaign	Performance	Track referral source for articles	Session
cdn_delivered	Performance	Content delivery network optimization	30 days

Data Protection & Privacy

At Balanced Plate Guide, we take data protection seriously. Any information collected through cookies is:

→ Encrypted: Transmitted securely using HTTPS protocol
→ Anonymous: Performance cookies collect aggregated data without identifying individuals
→ Limited: Stored only for necessary periods and then deleted
→ Protected: Subject to our comprehensive privacy practices

Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. While we respect your privacy choices, we do not currently alter our cookie practices based on DNT signals. However, you can still manage cookies through your browser settings as described above. For more information about your privacy rights, please review our Privacy Policy.

Questions About Our Cookies?

If you have questions about our cookie practices or how we use data, we'd like to hear from you. Please send us feedback about this policy.

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Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or regulatory requirements. When we make material changes, we'll update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Current Version: January 2025

Related Policies

For more information about how we protect your information and operate our editorial platform, please review these related documents:

→ Privacy Policy
→ Terms & Disclaimer
→ Frequently Asked Questions

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