Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
Balanced Nutrichoice • Via Dante 92, Milano
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us understand how visitors interact with our content and improve your browsing experience. This policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
At Balanced Nutrichoice, we are committed to transparency about our data practices. Our editorial platform uses cookies only to enhance functionality and gather insights about reader engagement with our nutrition and wellness content.
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.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our website. They enable core features like page navigation, security, and content access. Without these cookies, certain essential services cannot function properly.
- Session management and authentication
- Security and fraud prevention
- User preferences for accessibility
Analytical Cookies
These cookies help us understand how readers engage with our articles, which topics are most popular, and how our website performs. This information helps our editorial team create better content and improve the user experience.
- Page views and article engagement metrics
- Reader behavior and browsing patterns
- Website performance and load times
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices to enhance your experience on future visits. They allow us to personalize your interaction with our content based on your interests.
- Saved reading preferences and language
- Theme preferences (dark/light mode)
- Remember site structure preferences
Marketing & Third-Party Cookies
These cookies may be set by external partners to track how readers discover our content and interact with featured articles. They help us measure the effectiveness of our content distribution strategies.
- Social media integration and sharing
- Content recommendation services
- Third-party analytics platforms
How We Use Cookies
Improving Content Quality
We analyze which articles receive the most engagement to understand reader interests. This helps our editorial team create more relevant nutrition and wellness content.
Enhancing User Experience
Cookies help us remember your preferences, such as language settings and reading mode, so you have a consistent experience across visits.
Security & Fraud Prevention
Essential cookies protect your account security and prevent fraudulent activity on our platform.
Website Performance
We track technical metrics to ensure our website loads quickly and functions properly across all devices.
Cookie List
Below is a detailed list of cookies we use on our platform:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| bnc_session | Essential | Session management and user authentication | Session |
| bnc_preferences | Functional | Stores user preferences (language, theme, layout) | 1 year |
| _ga | Analytical | Google Analytics - user identification | 2 years |
| _gat | Analytical | Google Analytics - request rate limiting | 1 minute |
| _gid | Analytical | Google Analytics - session identification | 24 hours |
| bnc_analytics | Analytical | Article engagement and reading behavior tracking | 6 months |
| fbp | Marketing | Facebook Pixel - content discovery tracking | 3 months |
| bnc_csrf_token | Essential | Security - CSRF protection for forms | Session |
| bnc_consent | Functional | Records your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Cookie Settings
You can control and delete cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View all cookies stored on your device
- Delete specific cookies or all cookies
- Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
- Receive notifications when cookies are set
Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data
Do Not Track (DNT)
If your browser has Do Not Track enabled, we will respect your preference where technically feasible. However, some essential cookies may still be used for website functionality and security.
Our Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
- Review detailed information about each cookie type
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by accessing our cookie settings through the website footer or privacy settings.
Impact of Cookie Restrictions
If you restrict cookies, please note that some features of our website may not function optimally. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for website security and basic functionality. Without analytical cookies, we cannot improve our content based on reader engagement data.
Third-Party Services
We use third-party services that may set their own cookies on your device:
Google Analytics
Helps us understand how readers use our website. Google Privacy Policy
Facebook Pixel
Helps us measure content distribution effectiveness. Facebook Cookie Policy
Content Delivery Networks (CDN)
Optimize content delivery speed to readers worldwide.
Social Media Integration
Social platforms may set cookies when you interact with sharing features. Please review their respective privacy policies.
We are not responsible for the cookie practices of third-party services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies directly.
Data Retention
We retain cookie data according to the following policies:
- Session Cookies: Automatically deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Retained for the duration specified in the cookie list above, then automatically deleted
- Analytical Data: Aggregated and anonymized after 18 months for long-term trend analysis
You can delete cookies manually at any time through your browser settings, which will reset our tracking for your device.
International Cookie Compliance
Our cookie practices comply with international data protection regulations:
GDPR (EU & EEA)
We obtain explicit consent before setting non-essential cookies. You have the right to access, delete, or port your data.
CCPA (California, USA)
California residents have the right to know what cookies we collect and the option to delete them.
Italian/European Data Protection
As an Italian-based platform, we comply with Italian and EU data protection standards.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions about our cookie practices, need clarification about specific cookies, or want to request information about your data, please contact our editorial team:
Email: [email protected]
Address: Via Dante 92, Milano
For content questions or feedback about our articles, please visit our blog or review our FAQ.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify users of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
Continued use of our website following such modifications constitutes your acknowledgment and acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy. We recommend reviewing this page periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Quick Summary
- We use cookies to enhance your experience
- You can manage cookie preferences anytime
- Your privacy and data security are our priority
- Contact us with any cookie-related questions
Questions About Our Cookies?
If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please don't hesitate to reach out to our support team.
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