Cookie Policy
Nutritionhealth Information Platform
This Cookie Policy explains how Nutritionhealth (nutritionhealth.info, located at Graben 100, Salzburg) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our editorial platform. We are committed to transparency about how we collect and use information to enhance your reading experience.
Last Updated: 2024
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit our website. They contain information that helps us recognize your browser and remember certain details about your visit. Cookies are widely used to make websites function efficiently and provide a better user experience.
Cookies cannot harm your device and do not contain viruses. However, you have the right to control whether cookies are stored on your device through your browser settings.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. Without these cookies, the website cannot operate effectively.
- Session identification and management
- Security and fraud prevention
- User preferences for accessibility
- Content delivery and caching
2. Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our editorial platform. This helps us improve article quality, layout, and navigation. These cookies collect anonymous data about usage patterns and do not identify you personally.
- Page views and click patterns
- Time spent reading articles
- Browser and device information
- Traffic source and referral data
- Geographic location (city level only)
3. Performance Cookies
These cookies monitor the performance and functionality of our website. They help us identify and fix technical issues, optimize loading times, and ensure content displays correctly across different devices and browsers.
- Page load performance metrics
- Error logging and debugging
- Content delivery optimization
- Browser compatibility testing
4. Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices to personalize your experience on our platform. They store information about your reading preferences and settings so we can deliver a more tailored editorial experience on future visits.
- Language and regional preferences
- Theme selection (light/dark mode)
- Font size and display preferences
- Saved article categories
How We Use Cookies
At Nutritionhealth, we use cookies exclusively to:
- ✓ Provide essential functionality for our editorial platform
- ✓ Analyze readership patterns and article engagement
- ✓ Improve content quality and editorial focus
- ✓ Optimize website performance and user experience
- ✓ Remember your preferences for future visits
- ✓ Ensure website security and prevent fraud
We do not use cookies for commercial purposes, targeted advertising, or to build marketing profiles. Our editorial platform focuses solely on delivering quality health and nutrition information.
Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session management | Session |
| nh_user_preferences | Preference | Display and language preferences | 1 year |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics - visitor identification | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics - session tracking | 24 hours |
| _gat | Analytics | Google Analytics - throttling requests | 1 minute |
| nh_performance_timing | Performance | Page load performance metrics | Session |
| nh_csrf_token | Essential | Security - CSRF protection | Session |
| nh_content_category | Preference | Saved article category preferences | 6 months |
Managing Cookies
Browser Settings
You can control and delete cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling essential cookies may limit website functionality.
To manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy → Clear browsing data → Cookies and other site data
Do Not Track (DNT)
You can set your browser to send a "Do Not Track" signal. While we respect such signals, please be aware that not all websites honor DNT requests. If you have DNT enabled, some features may not work as intended.
Third-Party Cookie Control
For more information about cookies and privacy, you can visit:
- • Your Online Choices: www.youronlinechoices.eu (EU)
- • Network Advertising Initiative: www.networkadvertising.org (US)
- • Digital Advertising Alliance: www.aboutads.info (US/Canada)
Legal Basis for Cookie Use
Our use of cookies is based on the following legal grounds:
- 1. Legitimate Interest: Essential cookies are necessary to provide our editorial services and improve content quality
- 2. Consent: Analytics and preference cookies are used with your explicit consent
- 3. Legal Compliance: We use cookies to comply with legal and regulatory requirements
We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Austrian data protection laws.
Cookie Data and Third Parties
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google processes anonymized cookie data according to their privacy policy. Information is only shared with trusted service providers necessary to operate our platform.
We do not share cookie data with advertising networks, marketing partners, or third-party advertisers. Your reading history and preferences remain private and are used solely to enhance your experience on Nutritionhealth.
Google Analytics: Data collected is subject to Google's privacy policy. Visit Google Privacy Policy for details.
How Long We Keep Cookies
Cookie retention periods vary based on type:
- • Session Cookies: Automatically deleted when you close your browser
- • Persistent Cookies: Retained from several hours to 2 years depending on purpose
- • Analytics Data: Automatically aggregated and anonymized after 26 months
You can delete individual cookies or all cookies stored on your device through your browser at any time.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our cookie practices or applicable laws. We encourage you to review this policy regularly. Significant changes will be announced on our website.
Your continued use of Nutritionhealth following any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact our editorial team.
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