Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
About This Policy
Wellnessfood (wellnessfood.info) is an editorial platform dedicated to providing informative content about wellness, nutrition, and healthy living. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience while browsing our content.
Located at Kärntner Straße 144, Linz, our editorial team is committed to transparency regarding how your data is handled during your visits to our website.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and browsing habits.
Cookies can be:
- Session cookies: Temporary files deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a specified period
- First-party cookies: Set directly by Wellnessfood
- Third-party cookies: Set by external services we partner with
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, security features, and access to protected areas of the site.
Consent required: No
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our editorial content. They collect anonymous data about page visits, article engagement, and user behavior to improve our platform's usability and content quality.
Consent required: Yes
Preference & Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and settings, such as language selection, dark mode choices, or content categorization preferences. This allows for a more personalized reading experience.
Consent required: Yes
Marketing & Social Media Cookies
These cookies track your interactions with social media platforms and third-party advertising services. They enable content sharing functionality and help us understand audience interests for editorial planning purposes.
Consent required: Yes
How We Use Cookies
As an editorial platform, we use cookies for the following purposes:
- • Site Navigation: To maintain session information and enable core website functionality
- • Content Analysis: To understand which articles and topics resonate with our audience
- • User Experience: To remember your language, display preferences, and content interests
- • Security: To protect against fraud and maintain website security
- • Editorial Insights: To gather anonymized data about content performance and reader engagement
Cookie List
Below is a detailed list of cookies we use on wellnessfood.info:
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| SESSION_ID | Essential | Session | Maintains user session and navigation |
| CSRF_TOKEN | Essential | Session | Security protection against attacks |
| wf_lang | Preference | 1 year | Stores language preference (English) |
| wf_content_prefs | Preference | 1 year | Remembers content category preferences |
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics - tracks unique users |
| _gid | Analytics | 24 hours | Google Analytics - session tracking |
| _gat | Analytics | 1 minute | Google Analytics - throttle request rate |
| wf_analytics_consent | Essential | 1 year | Records cookie consent preferences |
| facebook_pixel | Marketing | 90 days | Facebook - content engagement tracking |
| twitter_analytics | Marketing | Session | Twitter - article sharing analytics |
Managing Your Cookies
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit Wellnessfood, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences. You can change these settings at any time.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete specific cookies or all cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
- Delete cookies automatically when closing the browser
For browser-specific instructions, visit your browser's help section or settings menu.
Opting Out of Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Internet Explorer.
Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. While we respect this setting, please note that not all third-party services may honor this preference. Essential functionality cookies will continue to function regardless of these settings.
Third-Party Services
We partner with external services that may set their own cookies:
Google Analytics
For understanding article readership and platform usage patterns
Facebook Pixel
For tracking content engagement and social sharing
Twitter Analytics
For monitoring article distribution on social media
Each service has its own privacy policy governing how they use collected data. We encourage you to review their policies directly.
Data Protection & GDPR
Wellnessfood is committed to protecting your privacy in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws. We only collect information that is necessary for our editorial operations.
Your personal data is:
- Processed lawfully and transparently
- Collected only with your consent where required
- Used only for stated purposes
- Kept secure and confidential
- Not shared with third parties without your knowledge
For more information, please review our Privacy Policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to accept cookies?
Essential cookies are required for the website to function properly. You can decline non-essential cookies, though this may limit certain features like personalized content preferences.
Can cookies harm my device?
No. Cookies are harmless text files. They cannot execute code or install malware. However, they do store small amounts of data on your device.
Are my cookies visible to other websites?
Generally, no. First-party cookies set by Wellnessfood are only accessible by our website. Third-party services may track activity across multiple sites, but this is transparent and controllable.
How long are cookies stored?
Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain for specified durations (typically 1 year or less). You can manually delete cookies at any time.
Will disabling cookies affect my ability to read articles?
No. You can read all our editorial content without accepting non-essential cookies. Disabling cookies may prevent features like saving preferences or accessing reader analytics.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact our editorial team for clarification.
Wellnessfood Editorial Team
Kärntner Straße 144
Linz
For content questions and feedback, visit our FAQ page or explore our latest articles.
Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Significant changes will be announced through a notice on this page. Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Last modified: January 2024
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