Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2025

At Fitness Nutrition Care, we use cookies to improve your browsing experience on our editorial platform. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. We are committed to transparency about our data practices.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide a better user experience. Each cookie typically contains the name of the domain from which it originated and an expiration date, along with other information.

Note: Cookies cannot execute code or deliver viruses. They are harmless files that help websites remember information about your visit.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as navigation, security, and accessibility features.

Session management and user authentication
Security and fraud prevention
Website stability and performance
Accessibility preferences

Status: Always enabled. These cannot be disabled without affecting site functionality.

2. Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our content. They collect anonymous data about page visits, traffic sources, and user behavior patterns.

Page load times and performance metrics
Article engagement and reading patterns
Traffic sources and referral information
Bounce rates and user journey analysis

Status: Optional. You can opt out through your cookie preferences.

3. Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and choices to enhance your user experience on repeat visits.

Language and region preferences
Display settings and theme preferences
Saved articles and reading history
Form data and user customizations

Status: Optional. You can disable these in your cookie settings.

4. Advertising & Tracking Cookies

We may use third-party advertising partners to display relevant content. These cookies help track content preferences for editorial recommendations.

Content interest tracking for article recommendations
Third-party advertising network tracking
Cross-site browsing behavior analysis
Conversion tracking (for editorial metrics only)

Status: Optional. You can opt out through your consent preferences.

How We Use Cookies

1

Improving Content Experience

We use cookies to remember your preferences, such as preferred language, theme settings, and previously read articles, ensuring a more personalized editorial experience.

2

Analytics & Editorial Insights

Cookies help us measure article performance, understand which content resonates with readers, and inform editorial decisions. This data is anonymized and used only in aggregate.

3

Website Security

Cookies are essential for protecting our platform against fraud and unauthorized access, maintaining the integrity of your user session.

4

Content Recommendations

We use cookies to understand your reading interests and suggest relevant articles that align with your editorial preferences.

Managing Your Cookies

Consent & Preferences

When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can:

Accept all cookies – Enable all cookie categories
Reject non-essential cookies – Only essential cookies will be used
Customize preferences – Choose which cookie types to accept

Browser Settings

You can also manage cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

View stored cookies
Delete cookies or clear your browsing data
Disable cookies entirely
Set preferences for specific websites

Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience.

Browser-Specific Instructions:

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 → Clear browsing data

Cookie Inventory

Below is a detailed list of cookies used on our platform:

Cookie Name	Type	Duration	Purpose
session_id	Essential	Session	Maintains user session and authentication
consent_preferences	Essential	1 year	Stores your cookie consent choices
user_language	Functional	1 year	Remembers your language preference
theme_preference	Functional	1 year	Saves your theme setting (light/dark mode)
reading_history	Functional	90 days	Tracks recently read articles for recommendations
_ga	Analytics	2 years	Google Analytics – tracks website usage
_gid	Analytics	24 hours	Google Analytics – unique user identification
article_views	Analytics	30 days	Counts article views for editorial metrics
user_interests	Advertising	90 days	Identifies content topics for recommendations
third_party_ads	Advertising	Varies	Third-party ad network tracking

Legend: EssentialRequired for site functionality FunctionalEnhances user experience AnalyticsMeasures site performance AdvertisingContent personalization

Third-Party Services

We work with trusted third-party providers who may set their own cookies:

Google Analytics

Helps us understand how readers interact with our content. Google may use this data for their own purposes as outlined in their privacy policy.

View Google's privacy policy

Content Delivery Networks (CDN)

We use CDN services to deliver articles and media efficiently. These services may set performance-related cookies.

Social Media Platforms

If you share articles on social media or use social login features, those platforms may set their own cookies.

Important: We are not responsible for third-party cookie practices. Please review their privacy policies independently.

GDPR & Data Protection

We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws. Our cookie practices include:

✓ Explicit Consent: We obtain your consent before setting non-essential cookies
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