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Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 2024
This Cookie Policy explains how Wellness Meal Studio uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website (wellnessmealstudio.info) to enhance your browsing experience and understand how our readers interact with our editorial 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.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences, track how you use our content, and improve your experience on our platform.
Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage, which serve comparable functions in understanding user behavior and optimizing our editorial content delivery.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as:
- Website navigation and page loading
- Security and fraud prevention
- User authentication and session management
- Accessibility features and compliance with legal requirements
Duration: Session or persistent (varies by function)
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how readers interact with our editorial content. We use them to:
- Track page views, bounce rates, and article engagement
- Identify popular content and reader preferences
- Monitor website performance and error detection
- Improve content quality based on user behavior data
Duration: Up to 2 years
Preference & Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your choices to personalize your experience:
- Language and region preferences
- Display preferences (light/dark mode, layout settings)
- Content filtering and categorization preferences
- Previously read articles to avoid redundant suggestions
Duration: Up to 1 year
Marketing & Third-Party Cookies
We may use cookies from partners to measure content effectiveness and understand audience demographics:
- Google Analytics for traffic analysis
- Social media platform tracking (if you share our articles)
- Content delivery network optimization
- Anonymous demographic and interest data collection
Duration: Up to 2 years
How We Use Cookies
- Content Analysis: Understanding which articles, topics, and sections resonate most with our editorial audience
- User Experience: Optimizing website navigation, page load times, and accessibility features
- Personalization: Remembering your preferences to deliver a customized reading experience
- Security: Detecting and preventing fraudulent activity and unauthorized access
- Editorial Improvement: Developing better content based on audience insights and engagement metrics
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View all stored cookies
- Accept or reject new cookies
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Block cookies from specific websites
Please note: Disabling essential cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.
Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our website, a consent banner will appear allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only essential cookies
- Customize your preferences by cookie type
You can update your preferences at any time using the cookie settings option in our footer.
Do Not Track (DNT)
If your browser has DNT enabled, we respect this preference, though we cannot fully disable essential cookies required for website functionality.
Complete Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session | User session management and authentication |
| wms_consent | Essential | 12 months | Stores your cookie consent preferences |
| wms_theme | Preference | 12 months | Remembers your display theme preference (light/dark mode) |
| wms_language | Preference | 12 months | Stores your language preference |
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics - tracks unique visitors |
| _gid | Analytics | 24 hours | Google Analytics - session tracking |
| _gat | Analytics | 1 minute | Google Analytics - request throttling |
| wms_articles_read | Preference | 6 months | Tracks recently read articles to personalize recommendations |
| utm_* | Analytics | Session | Campaign tracking parameters |
| __Host-auth_token | Essential | Session | Secure authentication token |
Third-Party Services
Our website may integrate with third-party services that place their own cookies. These services include:
Google Analytics
Used to analyze website traffic and reader behavior patterns. Google's privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy
Content Delivery Networks (CDN)
Services that optimize image and content delivery to improve page load times across regions.
Social Media Platforms
If you share our articles on social media, those platforms may place tracking cookies related to your sharing activity.
Data Protection & Privacy
- GDPR Compliance: We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and collect only necessary data with your consent.
- Anonymization: Analytics data is anonymized and aggregated to protect individual privacy.
- Data Security: Cookies are transmitted securely using HTTPS encryption when possible.
- Data Retention: We delete cookie data according to the duration specified for each cookie type.
International Users
European Union (GDPR): We explicitly obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies. You can withdraw consent at any time.
California (CCPA): California residents have the right to know what cookies we collect and can request deletion of personal information.
Other Jurisdictions: We follow applicable data protection laws in your region and maintain transparent cookie practices globally.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
Wellness Meal Studio may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify users of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of our website following such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions, concerns, or feedback about our cookie practices or this policy, please contact our editorial team:
Wellness Meal Studio
Arany János utca 134
Szeged, Hungary
Domain: wellnessmealstudio.info
Email: [email protected]
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