Cookie Policy

About This Policy

Nutrition Guide Ways ("we," "us," "our," or "the Site") operates at nutritionguideways.info. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our editorial platform.

Cookies are small text files placed on your device to enhance your browsing experience and help us understand how readers interact with our content.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small files stored on your browser or device. They contain information about your visit and preferences. Cookies themselves do not collect personal information unless you provide it directly.

Cookies may be set by our Site or by third-party partners providing services to our editorial team.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Site to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation, content loading, and security. Without essential cookies, our platform cannot operate.

Example: Session cookies, CSRF protection tokens.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help our editorial team understand how readers use the Site. We track page views, article engagement, and content performance to improve our publication. This information is aggregated and never identifies individuals.

Tools: Google Analytics (analytics.google.com)

Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and settings on the Site, such as language preference, theme selection, or whether you have dismissed a notice. They enhance your personalized experience.

Example: Display preferences, cookie consent status.

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant content recommendations and to measure the effectiveness of our editorial outreach. They may be set by third-party advertising partners to show our articles across different platforms.

Example: Google Ads cookies, social media pixels.

How We Use Cookies

• Improve content delivery: We analyze which articles readers find most valuable and adjust our editorial focus accordingly.
• Track article performance: We measure engagement metrics to understand reader interests and improve article quality.
• Remember your preferences: Your reading history and theme choices are stored for convenience on future visits.
• Prevent fraud and misuse: Essential cookies protect the Site from unauthorized access and abuse.
• Support third-party services: Our hosting providers and analytics partners use cookies as part of their service delivery.

Cookie List

Below is a comprehensive list of cookies used on Nutrition Guide Ways:

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
`PHPSESSID`	Essential	Maintains user session on the Site	Session
`cookie_consent`	Essential	Remembers cookie consent preference	1 year
`_ga`	Analytics	Google Analytics – tracks aggregate visitor data	2 years
`_ga_*`	Analytics	Google Analytics – event tracking	1 year
`_gid`	Analytics	Google Analytics – session identification	24 hours
`theme_preference`	Preference	Stores your theme choice (light/dark mode)	1 year
`language`	Preference	Remembers your language selection	1 year
`utm_source, utm_medium, utm_campaign`	Marketing	Tracks article referral source and effectiveness	Session
`google_ads_*`	Marketing	Google Ads – measures content recommendation performance	Varies
`fb_*`	Marketing	Facebook – tracks article shares and engagement	Varies

Managing Your Cookies

Browser Controls

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when they are being set. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect Site functionality.

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and other site data

Opting Out of Analytics

To opt out of Google Analytics, visit: Google Analytics Opt-Out

You can also use the Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out Tool to manage third-party advertising cookies.

Cookie Consent

When you first visit our Site, a consent banner appears. You may accept all cookies, reject optional cookies, or customize your preferences. You can update your cookie settings anytime through our cookie preference center at the bottom of the page.

Third-Party Services

Our Site uses services from trusted third-party partners. These partners may set their own cookies in accordance with their privacy policies:

Google Analytics: Google Privacy Policy

Google Ads: How Google Uses Cookies in Advertising

Social Media Platforms: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and other platforms may place cookies when you interact with shared content.

GDPR and Data Protection

We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws. We only set non-essential cookies with your explicit consent.

For European readers: Your rights under GDPR include access, correction, deletion, and portability of your data. Please see our Disclaimer for complete privacy information.

Our Site is located at: Mannerheimintie 155, Helsinki, Finland

Questions About Cookies?

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please reach out to our editorial team.

Send your inquiry to our feedback address or visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for more information about our publication.

Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy as our Site evolves. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of any changes.