Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
About This Cookie Policy
Nutrition Guidance Point ("we", "our", or "us") operates the nutritionguidancepoint.info website. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our editorial platform, and your choices regarding their use.
Our website is an informational and editorial platform dedicated to providing nutrition guidance, research-based articles, and health information. We use cookies to enhance your reading experience and better understand how our content is being accessed.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They contain information about your browsing activity and preferences, and are sent back to the server each time you visit.
Technical Note: Cookies are a standard internet technology. They cannot contain viruses or malware, though they do store information from your browsing session that helps us provide a better experience.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for our website to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and content delivery.
Purpose: Website functionality | Duration: Session to 1 year | Opt-out: Cannot be disabled without affecting site functionality
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you interact with our content. They help us understand which articles are most popular, how readers navigate our site, and identify technical issues.
Purpose: Analytics and performance tracking | Duration: 2 years | Provider: Google Analytics and similar services
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices, such as your preferred reading view, language selection, or previously read articles. They enhance your personalized reading experience.
Purpose: User preferences and personalization | Duration: 6 months to 1 year | Opt-out: Available in browser settings
Advertising & Targeting Cookies
These cookies are used by our advertising partners to deliver relevant content and advertisements. They track your browsing history across multiple sites to show you ads that may interest you.
Purpose: Ad personalization and targeting | Duration: 1-2 years | Opt-out: Available via browser settings or advertising preference centers
Detailed Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session | Maintains user session and website functionality |
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics - tracks unique visitors |
| _ga_[ID] | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics - tracks page interactions |
| __gid | Analytics | 24 hours | Google Analytics - identifies device and user segments |
| ngp_preferences | Functional | 1 year | Stores your reading preferences and theme settings |
| ngp_last_visit | Functional | 6 months | Records your last visit to improve content recommendations |
| _fbp | Targeting | 90 days | Facebook pixel - tracks conversions and audience building |
| IDE | Targeting | 1 year 24 days | Google DoubleClick - serves personalized ads |
| NID | Targeting | 6 months | Google - stores advertising preferences |
How We Use Cookies
Content Delivery
Ensuring our articles, images, and media load properly for an optimal reading experience
Reader Insights
Understanding which nutrition topics and articles interest our readers most, helping us improve our editorial content
Personalization
Remembering your reading preferences, such as text size or theme, to provide a more tailored experience
Relevant Information
Delivering ads and sponsored content related to nutrition, health, and wellness that align with editorial topics
Website Improvement
Identifying technical issues and optimizing our platform's performance and usability
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can delete stored cookies, block cookies from specific websites, or disable cookies entirely. However, disabling essential cookies may impair website functionality.
Instructions for major browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Remove all website data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data
Cookie Consent Preferences
When you first visit Nutrition Guidance Point, a consent banner appears allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can adjust these settings at any time using our cookie preference center.
Third-Party Tools
For controlling targeted advertising cookies specifically:
- • Google Ads Settings: Visit Google Ads Preferences
- • Facebook Ads: Visit Facebook Ads Preferences
- • Digital Advertising Alliance: Visit NAI OptOut
Important: If you reject essential cookies or disable them, certain features of our website may not function properly, including article loading and session management.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may contain cookies placed by third-party service providers. These partners include:
- Google Analytics — for analyzing reader behavior and website traffic
- Google DoubleClick — for advertising and content recommendations
- Facebook Pixel — for social media advertising and audience insights
- Content Delivery Networks (CDN) — for optimizing article and image delivery
These third parties may use cookies to track your browsing activity across multiple websites. We do not control their cookie policies, and their collection and use of data is governed by their own privacy policies.
Legal Basis for Cookie Use
Under GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and similar privacy laws, we rely on the following legal bases for using cookies:
- Legitimate Interest: For analytics, performance, and functional cookies that enhance your reading experience
- Consent: For marketing and targeting cookies, which require your explicit opt-in
- Necessity: For essential cookies required to operate the website properly
Data Retention
We retain cookie data for different periods based on their purpose:
Essential Cookies
Deleted when session ends or after 1 year
Analytics Cookies
Retained for 2 years for reporting purposes
Functional Cookies
Retained for 6-12 months
Targeting Cookies
Retained for 1-2 years per third-party policies
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions about this cookie policy or how we use cookies, please contact our editorial team:
Email: [email protected]
Address: Via Manzoni 174, Firenze, Italy
We will respond to your inquiry within 7 business days.
Policy Updates
This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie practices or applicable laws. We recommend reviewing this page periodically for updates.
Material changes will be notified to you via email or through a prominent notice on our website. Your continued use of our website following such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
Phone
Available Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM EST
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I disable all cookies?
Yes, you can disable cookies through your browser settings. However, this may impact the functionality and user experience of our website. Some features may not work properly without essential cookies.
How long are cookies stored?
Cookie duration varies based on type. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain until their expiration date. You can view specific durations in our detailed cookie list.
Do you share cookie data with third parties?
We only share anonymized, aggregated data with trusted third-party service providers for analytics and marketing purposes. We never sell personal information derived from cookies.
How do I exercise my privacy rights?
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. Submit requests through our privacy portal or contact our privacy team directly via email. We'll respond within 30 days.
Your Privacy Matters to Us
We're committed to transparent and responsible cookie practices. If you have concerns about our policies or need clarification, our team is ready to help.
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This Cookie Policy is effective as of January 2024 and was last updated in January 2024.