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Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Dietcoachguide uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, understand how you interact with our editorial content, and improve our website's functionality. This policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

Medical Disclaimer

The information on this site is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making health decisions.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, form submission, and access to secure areas of our site. Without essential cookies, our website cannot operate correctly.

Session management
Security and authentication
User preferences
Form data retention

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how readers interact with our content. These cookies collect anonymous information about page visits, user behavior patterns, and content performance. This helps our editorial team create more relevant and engaging articles.

Page view tracking
Time spent on articles
Content popularity metrics
User journey analysis

Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and preferences when visiting our website. They enhance your experience by personalizing the content you see and maintaining your settings across multiple visits.

Language preferences
Theme selection (light/dark mode)
Bookmarked articles
Content category filters

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services that provide features on our website, such as social media integrations, content delivery networks, and website analytics platforms. We only use trusted third-party partners.

Social media sharing features
Content recommendation systems
Analytics platforms
Performance monitoring services

How We Use Cookies

Improving Content: We analyze which articles readers find most valuable to enhance our editorial content and provide better information.
Enhancing User Experience: Cookies help us remember your preferences and ensure the website loads correctly on your device.
Measuring Performance: We track website performance metrics to identify and fix technical issues quickly.
Security: Essential cookies protect your account and help prevent unauthorized access to secure areas.
Editorial Research: Anonymized data helps our editorial team understand reader interests and tailor our content strategy.

Cookie Duration

Cookies have different lifespans depending on their purpose:

Session Cookies: Deleted automatically when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (typically 6-24 months) unless you delete them manually.
Analytics Cookies: Usually retained for up to 26 months to help us track trends over time.

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Browser Settings

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when a website is trying to set a cookie. 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 → Cookies and website data
Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data

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Cookie Consent

When you first visit Dietcoachguide, we present a cookie consent notice. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by revisiting our consent banner.

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website:

Some website features may not work properly
Your preferences may not be remembered
You may need to log in again on each visit
Personalization features will be limited

Detailed Cookie List

Cookie Name	Purpose	Type	Duration
`PHPSESSID`	Session identification and user tracking	Essential	Session
`dcg_consent`	Stores your cookie consent preferences	Essential	12 months
`dcg_user_prefs`	Remembers language and theme settings	Functionality	12 months
`_ga`	Google Analytics - User identification	Analytics	2 years
`_gat`	Google Analytics - Request throttling	Analytics	1 minute
`_gid`	Google Analytics - Session identification	Analytics	24 hours
`dcg_bookmarks`	Stores your bookmarked articles	Functionality	12 months
`dcg_reading_history`	Tracks articles you've read	Functionality	6 months
`__Secure-ENID`	Google services secure cookie	Third-party	13 months
`NID`	Google services personalization	Third-party	6 months

Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. We use cookies in compliance with applicable data protection regulations, including GDPR and similar privacy laws. Cookie data is:

Anonymized: Analytics cookies collect anonymous data that cannot be used to identify you personally.
Secure: We use secure connections (HTTPS) to protect cookie data in transit.
Limited: We only store the minimum information necessary to provide our services.
Controlled: You maintain full control over your cookie preferences and can change them anytime.

For more detailed information about how we handle your personal data, please review our Privacy Policy.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may set cookies on your device:

Google Analytics: Helps us understand how readers use our website and which content performs best. Learn more about Google's privacy policy
Content Delivery Network (CDN): Ensures our website loads quickly for readers worldwide.
Social Media Widgets: Allow you to share articles on social platforms.

We regularly review our third-party partners to ensure they meet our privacy and security standards.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or to comply with new regulations. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date at the top.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Questions About Our Cookie Policy?

If you have questions or concerns about our cookie practices, or if you need clarification about specific cookies used on our website, please don't hesitate to contact our editorial team.

Dietcoachguide Editorial Team
Via Verdi 122
Genova, Italy

[email protected]

Via Verdi 122, Genova, Italy

This is an informational platform. Always consult healthcare professionals before making dietary changes.