Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 2024
Understanding Our Use of Cookies
Diet Guidance Book ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our editorial platform to enhance your browsing experience, analyze how visitors interact with our content, and help us maintain and improve the quality of our articles and resources.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, the types we use, how they function, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. By continuing to browse our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
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.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They contain information about your browsing activity and preferences. Cookies help websites remember information about your visit, such as your language preference or login status.
Note: Cookies cannot execute code or transmit viruses. They are harmless files that enhance your user experience by personalizing content and remembering your preferences.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, some services you request cannot be provided.
- • Authentication cookies: Help verify your identity and maintain session security
- • Security cookies: Protect against fraud and ensure website security
- • Navigation cookies: Remember your language preference and page layout settings
2. Performance Cookies
These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website. They help us understand which articles are most popular, how long readers spend on pages, and where visitors navigate from and to.
- • Track page visit counts and bounce rates
- • Measure content engagement and article performance
- • Identify technical issues affecting user experience
- • Analyze traffic patterns across our editorial sections
3. Analytical Cookies
We use analytical cookies to understand our audience better and improve our editorial content. These cookies help us identify which diet and nutrition topics readers are most interested in.
- • Analyze reader demographics and behavior patterns
- • Understand which guide sections generate the most reader interest
- • Track which articles are saved or shared most frequently
- • Improve content recommendations based on reading history
4. Functional Cookies
Functional cookies remember choices you make to provide personalized features and content. They enable the website to provide enhanced functionality tailored to your reading preferences.
- • Remember your saved articles and bookmarks
- • Store font size and theme preferences
- • Maintain reading progress across sessions
- • Remember comment history and preferences
5. Advertising Cookies
These cookies track your browsing behavior to show you relevant content and advertisements. They help us understand which types of health and diet topics interest you most for content recommendations.
- • Track article reading patterns to recommend related content
- • Understand topic preferences within nutrition and wellness categories
- • Deliver relevant editorial recommendations
- • Support our partners' content recommendations
Cookie Duration
Cookies vary in how long they remain on your device. They are categorized by their lifespan:
Session Cookies
Expire when you close your browser. Used for maintaining your current reading session and security verification.
Persistent Cookies
Remain on your device for a set period (ranging from days to years). Used for remembering preferences and analytical tracking.
How We Use Cookies
Our editorial team uses cookie data to:
- ✓ Improve Content Quality: Analyze which diet and nutrition topics resonate most with our readers to guide editorial planning
- ✓ Personalize Your Experience: Remember your reading preferences, saved articles, and browsing history
- ✓ Site Performance: Monitor site speed, functionality, and identify technical issues affecting user experience
- ✓ Security & Fraud Prevention: Protect your account and detect suspicious activity
- ✓ Audience Insights: Understand reader demographics to ensure our content meets community health and nutrition information needs
- ✓ Content Recommendations: Suggest relevant articles based on your reading interests
Detailed Cookie List
Below is a comprehensive list of cookies currently used on our website:
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session | Maintains session continuity during your visit |
| dg_user_token | Essential | 30 days | Verifies user authentication and login status |
| dg_preferences | Functional | 1 year | Stores language, theme, and display preferences |
| dg_bookmarks | Functional | 1 year | Remembers saved articles and bookmarked content |
| _ga | Analytical | 2 years | Google Analytics - tracks visitor behavior and engagement |
| _gid | Analytical | 24 hours | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique visitors |
| _gat | Analytical | 1 minute | Google Analytics - throttles request rate |
| dg_analytics | Performance | 13 months | Tracks article views, reading time, and content performance |
| dg_content_rec | Functional | 6 months | Personalizes article recommendations based on interests |
| utm_source, utm_medium, utm_campaign | Analytical | Session | Tracks traffic source and marketing campaign performance |
| dg_csrf_token | Essential | Session | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks |
This list is updated regularly. We may add or modify cookies as we enhance our editorial platform. Users will be notified of significant changes to this policy.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to control which cookies are stored on your device. Here are your options:
1. Browser Cookie Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- • Accept all cookies automatically
- • Ask for confirmation before accepting each cookie
- • Reject all cookies (though this may affect website functionality)
- • Delete all cookies stored on your device
Browser Help Resources:
2. Our Cookie Preference Center
When you visit Diet Guidance Book, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- • Choose which cookie categories to accept or reject
- • Customize your individual cookie preferences
- • Update preferences at any time through our settings page
3. Third-Party Opt-Out Tools
Some services have their own opt-out mechanisms:
- • Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- • Do Not Track (DNT): Enable DNT in your browser settings (support varies)
- • Network Advertising Initiative: Visit NAI opt-out page
Important: Disabling cookies may affect your user experience and prevent certain features from working properly, such as saving your reading preferences or accessing personalized article recommendations.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website uses third-party services that place their own cookies on your device. These include:
Google Analytics
Tracks your browsing behavior to help us understand how visitors use our site. You can opt-out via Google's opt-out browser extension.
Social Media Pixels
Facebook, Instagram, and other platforms may place tracking pixels on our site for retargeting and analytics purposes.
Email Service Providers
Our email marketing partners may track opens and clicks to help us improve communication and deliver more relevant content.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Accept or reject all cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Set preferences for specific sites
- Enable private browsing mode
Your Rights
Under privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA, you have the right to:
- Know what cookies we use
- Consent before tracking
- Withdraw consent anytime
- Request data deletion
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, cookies are secure and cannot execute code or transmit viruses. They're simply small text files. However, always use trusted browsers and keep your software updated for optimal security.
Yes, but some website features may not work properly. For the best experience on Dietguidancebook, we recommend allowing essential cookies while controlling non-essential ones through your preferences.
Session cookies expire when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain for weeks or months. You can check cookie expiration in your browser settings and delete them manually at any time.
For questions about our cookie policy or privacy practices, please contact us at [email protected] or use our contact form. We typically respond within 24-48 business hours.
Your Privacy Matters to Us
We're committed to transparency and protecting your personal information. Review our full privacy policy or adjust your preferences anytime.