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Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us understand how you interact with our content, remember your preferences, and improve your browsing experience. This policy explains how Dietcounselexpress uses cookies on dietcounselexpress.info.

We are committed to transparency about our use of cookies and respect your privacy. You have the right to control which cookies are stored on your device.

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, access to secure areas, and session management. Without these cookies, our website cannot operate effectively.

Duration: Session or up to 1 year

Analytical Cookies

We use analytical cookies to understand how visitors use our website. These cookies collect anonymous information about page visits, user behavior, and content engagement. This data helps our editorial team create more relevant and useful content.

Duration: Up to 2 years

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies remember your preferences and choices, such as your language preference, text size adjustments, or reading history. These enhance your user experience on subsequent visits.

Duration: Up to 1 year

Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies track your browsing activity across websites to show you relevant content recommendations. These are used to personalize your experience based on your interests in diet and wellness topics.

Duration: Up to 2 years

How We Use Cookies

• Content Delivery: Ensuring our articles and resources load correctly and display properly on your device.
• User Experience: Remembering your preferences to provide a more personalized browsing experience.
• Analytics: Understanding which articles and topics are most valuable to our readers through anonymous usage data.
• Content Improvement: Using insights to enhance our editorial content and website functionality.
• Security: Protecting your account and preventing fraudulent activity on our platform.

Managing Your Cookies

Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Accept or reject all cookies
• Accept or reject specific types of cookies
• Delete cookies that have already been stored
• Set your browser to notify you when cookies are being placed

Please note: Disabling essential cookies may limit your ability to access certain features of our website.

Third-Party Tools

You can also use third-party opt-out tools such as the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) or the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) to manage marketing cookies across multiple websites.

Cookie Consent: When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can manage your preferences at any time through the cookie settings in the website footer or your browser settings.

Cookie List

Cookie Name	Type	Duration	Purpose
_session_id	Essential	Session	Maintains user session
_ga	Analytical	2 years	Google Analytics user identification
_ga_[id]	Analytical	2 years	Google Analytics session tracking
language_preference	Functional	1 year	Stores user's language preference
theme_preference	Functional	1 year	Remembers light/dark mode preference
reading_history	Functional	6 months	Tracks recently viewed articles
content_recommendations	Marketing	2 years	Personalizes article recommendations
utm_source, utm_medium, utm_campaign	Analytical	Session	Tracks content source and campaign
consent_preferences	Essential	1 year	Stores your cookie consent choices

This list may be updated periodically as we enhance our website. The most current version is always available on this page.

Third-Party Cookies

Our website may contain links to and embedded content from external websites and services. These third parties may place their own cookies on your device, which are subject to their own cookie policies. We are not responsible for the cookies set by third parties.

Common third-party services that may set cookies include:

• Google Analytics (analytics)
• Social media platforms (for share buttons and embedded content)
• Video hosting services (for embedded articles and tutorials)
• Content delivery networks (for optimized loading)

We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third parties to understand how they use cookies and data.

Your Privacy Rights

Under applicable privacy laws, you have the following rights regarding cookies and personal data:

Right to Access

You can request information about what cookies are being used and for what purposes.

Right to Withdraw Consent

You can withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies at any time through your browser settings or our cookie banner.

Right to Delete

You can request deletion of cookies and associated data from your device.

Right to Object

You can object to the use of cookies for marketing or analytics purposes.

Questions About Our Cookie Policy?

If you have questions, concerns, or feedback about our use of cookies or this policy, our editorial team is here to help.

Contact Dietcounselexpress

Address: Marktgasse 59, Luzern

For content questions and feedback:
[email protected]

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 7 business days.

Policy Updates

We may update this cookie policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or applicable laws. We recommend reviewing this page regularly for any updates.

Last Updated: January 2025
Effective Date: January 2025

For more information about our overall privacy practices, please review our Privacy Statement.

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