Cookie Policy
Last updated: 2024
Custom Diet Consult ("we," "us," or "our") operates the customdietconsult.info website. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
Our editorial platform uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website usage, and personalize content recommendations.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, remember your preferences, and gather analytical information.
Cookies can be session-based (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent (remain on your device until they expire or you delete them manually).
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential (Necessary) Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation and access to secure areas.
Status: Always active | User Consent: Not required by law
Performance & Analytics Cookies
We use these cookies to understand how visitors interact with our editorial content. They help us identify which articles are most read, measure page performance, and improve user experience.
Providers: Google Analytics | Purpose: Traffic analysis, content engagement metrics
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a more personalized experience. This includes language preferences, article bookmarks, and content filters.
Purpose: User preferences, content customization, remember settings
Marketing & Targeting Cookies
These cookies track your browsing behavior to show relevant content recommendations and understand audience interests for editorial purposes.
Status: Optional | User Consent: Required
Cookie Details
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Essential | Session | Maintains user session integrity |
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics tracking |
| _ga_ID | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics session tracking |
| user_preferences | Functional | 1 year | Stores content preferences and language settings |
| content_bookmarks | Functional | 1 year | Remembers saved articles and bookmarks |
| recommendation_data | Marketing | 6 months | Personalizes article recommendations |
| cookie_consent | Essential | 1 year | Records your cookie preferences |
How We Use Cookies
Website Functionality
Ensuring our editorial platform loads correctly and maintains secure sessions.
Content Analytics
Measuring which articles receive the most engagement and which topics resonate with our readers.
User Preferences
Remembering your language, content filters, and bookmarked articles for future visits.
Content Recommendations
Providing personalized article suggestions based on your browsing history and interests.
Audience Insights
Understanding reader demographics and content preferences to improve our editorial strategy.
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Settings
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- • Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- • Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and other site permissions
Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality. Optional cookies (marketing and analytics) can be disabled without impacting core site features.
Cookie Consent Management
When you first visit our site, you'll be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences for different cookie categories.
Opt-Out Options
You can opt out of specific tracking services:
- • Google Analytics: Visit Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- • Do Not Track: Enable "Do Not Track" in your browser preferences
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may contain content from third-party services such as Google Analytics, content delivery networks, and analytics providers. These services may place their own cookies on your device.
We are not responsible for the cookies set by third parties. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies directly:
- • Google Analytics Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy
- • Contact us for questions about specific third-party providers
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions about our cookie practices or this policy, our editorial team is available to help clarify.
Contact Information:
Custom Diet Consult
Langstrasse 56, Lausanne
Email: For content questions and feedback
This Cookie Policy is part of our broader commitment to transparency and privacy. For additional information about how we handle your personal data, please review our Disclaimer and related privacy documentation.
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