Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us understand how you interact with our content, improve your browsing experience, and analyze editorial performance. At Fitness Diet Journey, we are committed to transparent use of cookies and respecting your privacy.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, the types we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable you to navigate content, access secured areas, and remember your preferences like language and region.
Examples: Session tokens, security identifiers, form data
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our editorial content. We collect anonymous data about page views, article engagement, and user behavior to improve content quality and relevance.
Examples: Google Analytics, page view tracking, content engagement metrics
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and settings, such as text size, theme preferences, and content categories you follow, to personalize your experience.
Examples: User preferences, theme selection, notification settings
Marketing & Third-Party Cookies
These cookies are set by external partners to measure advertising effectiveness and track content performance across platforms. They help us understand audience reach and engagement patterns.
Examples: Social media trackers, ad networks, content distribution partners
How We Use Cookies
- Content Performance: Analyzing which articles and topics resonate with our audience
- User Experience: Remembering your reading preferences and improving navigation
- Traffic Analysis: Understanding visitor patterns to optimize content delivery
- Security: Protecting your data and preventing unauthorized access
- Social Integration: Enabling content sharing across social media platforms
Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session | Maintains user session and login status |
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics user identification |
| _gid | Analytics | 24 hours | Google Analytics session identification |
| _gat_gtag_UA_* | Analytics | 1 minute | Google Analytics request throttling |
| user_preferences | Preference | 1 year | Stores content category and display preferences |
| theme_mode | Preference | 1 year | Remembers light/dark theme selection |
| NID | Marketing | 6 months | Google ad personalization and analytics |
| fr | Marketing | 90 days | Facebook Pixel tracking for content reach |
| __Host-cookie | Essential | Session | Secure cookie for CSRF protection |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can typically find cookie management options under Privacy or Security settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data
Important Notes
- Essential Cookies: Disabling these may prevent our website from functioning properly, affecting your ability to access content
- Third-Party Cookies: You can manage cookies from external services through their privacy dashboards
- Do Not Track: Some browsers offer Do Not Track (DNT) options, though not all websites honor this request
Third-Party Cookies
We work with trusted external partners to enhance our editorial platform. These partners may set their own cookies:
Google Analytics
Provides anonymous visitor analytics and content engagement metrics.
Learn more about Google PrivacyFacebook Pixel
Tracks content sharing and audience engagement across social platforms.
Learn more about Facebook CookiesData Protection & Privacy
All cookie data is handled in accordance with applicable data protection regulations, including GDPR and similar standards. We:
- Collect only necessary data for content improvement and analytics
- Use encrypted connections (HTTPS) to protect cookie transmission
- Do not sell personal data derived from cookies
- Retain cookie data only as long as necessary for editorial purposes
For detailed information about how we handle your data, please review our Privacy Policy.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions about our cookie practices or wish to provide feedback about your experience on Fitness Diet Journey, our editorial team is here to help.
Fitness Diet Journey
Calle Real 72, Málaga, Spain
For content questions and feedback: [email protected]
We review all cookie-related inquiries and feedback from our readers and make updates to our practices as needed.
Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, new technologies, or regulatory requirements. Significant changes will be announced on our website. Your continued use of Fitness Diet Journey after updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
Last Updated: January 2024
Next Review: January 2025
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