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Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2024

Overview

Nutrition Counsel Portal ("we," "us," or "our") operates the nutritioncounselportal.info website. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience on our editorial platform.

We are committed to transparency regarding our use of cookies. This policy details what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

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 (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They contain information that helps websites recognize and remember your preferences and activities.

Session Cookies: These temporary cookies are deleted when you close your browser.

Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a specified period or until you manually delete them.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functionality such as page navigation and access to secure areas.

Category: Necessary | Expiration: Session or 1 year

Analytical Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our content. We use this data to analyze article performance, reader engagement, and overall site usage patterns to improve our editorial content.

Category: Analytics | Expiration: 2 years

Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and settings, such as language selection, theme preferences, and content customization choices to personalize your reading experience.

Category: Preferences | Expiration: 1 year

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization on our site, including remembering your reading history and article bookmarks within your browser session.

Category: Functional | Expiration: 6 months

How We Use Cookies

1

Improve Site Performance

Monitor page load times, server errors, and overall platform stability to ensure a smooth reading experience.
2

Understand Reader Behavior

Analyze which articles receive attention, how readers navigate content, and which topics resonate most with our audience.
3

Personalize Your Experience

Remember your preferences such as language, layout, and content categories to customize your reading experience.
4

Enhance Security

Protect against fraud and ensure the security of our editorial platform and user interactions.

Cookies We Currently Use

Cookie Name	Type	Expiration	Purpose
ncp_session	Essential	Session	Maintains user session
ncp_preferences	Preference	1 year	Stores language and theme preferences
_ga	Analytics	2 years	Google Analytics - tracks unique visitors
_gid	Analytics	24 hours	Google Analytics - session tracking
ncp_reading_history	Functional	6 months	Saves your recent article views
ncp_bookmarks	Functional	6 months	Stores bookmarked articles
ncp_consent	Essential	1 year	Records your cookie consent choices

Managing Your Cookies

Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

View what cookies are stored on your device
Delete specific cookies or all cookies
Block cookies from certain websites
Enable "Do Not Track" signals (where supported)

To learn how to manage cookies in your specific browser, please consult your browser's help documentation or visit allaboutcookies.org.

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our site, you'll see a cookie consent banner. This allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Essential cookies cannot be disabled, as they're required for the site to function.

Opting Out

You can opt out of analytics cookies at any time by:

Adjusting your preferences in our cookie banner
Deleting cookies from your browser settings
Installing browser extensions that block analytics trackers

Note: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our site. Some features may not work as intended if certain cookies are blocked.

Third-Party Cookies

We use Google Analytics to analyze site traffic and reader engagement. Google may set cookies on your device to track your interaction with our content. Google's use of cookies is governed by their own privacy policy.

We do not use third-party advertising cookies, as Nutrition Counsel Portal is an editorial platform without commercial advertising.

For more information about Google Analytics, visit: policies.google.com/privacy

Data Security

The information stored in cookies is protected by standard web security practices. We use HTTPS encryption to protect data transmitted between your browser and our servers.

However, no security system is completely impenetrable. We encourage you to take steps to protect your own privacy, such as maintaining secure passwords and logging out when finished reading.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Questions About Our Cookie Use?

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, our editorial team welcomes your feedback and inquiries.

Contact Us

Nutrition Counsel Portal

Rue du Rhône 125

Basel, Switzerland

For content questions and feedback: [email protected]

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