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Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2024

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 help us recognize you when you return, remember your preferences, and understand how you interact with our editorial content at Thrive with Healthy Food.

This Cookie Policy explains the types of 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 (Necessary) Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and processing your interactions with our content.

Examples: Session cookies, CSRF tokens, authentication cookies

Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our site by collecting anonymous data about page views, article reads, scroll depth, and user engagement patterns. This information helps our editorial team improve content quality and presentation.

Examples: Google Analytics cookies, scroll tracking cookies

Preference & Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and preferences, such as your preferred reading views, font sizes, dark mode settings, or language preferences. They enhance your experience by personalizing how you interact with our content.

Examples: Theme preference cookies, language selection cookies

Marketing & Advertising Cookies

These cookies track your browsing behavior across different websites to deliver relevant content and measure the effectiveness of our editorial outreach. They may be set by third-party advertising networks.

Examples: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads cookies, retargeting cookies

How We Use Cookies

Website Functionality: Enabling core features like navigation and content loading
Content Improvement: Analyzing article performance and reader engagement patterns
User Preferences: Remembering your reading habits and content preferences
Security: Protecting our platform from unauthorized access and misuse
Editorial Analytics: Measuring content reach and understanding audience demographics

Detailed Cookie List

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
PHPSESSID	Essential	Maintains user session for secure browsing	Session
_ga	Analytics	Google Analytics - unique visitor identification	2 years
_gid	Analytics	Google Analytics - session tracking	24 hours
_gat	Analytics	Google Analytics - request throttling	1 minute
theme_preference	Preference	Stores your dark/light mode preference	1 year
reading_history	Functional	Tracks articles you've read	90 days
language_pref	Preference	Remembers your language selection	1 year
fb_pixel	Marketing	Facebook - content reach measurement	3 months
google_ads	Marketing	Google Ads - campaign performance tracking	540 days
csrf_token	Essential	Cross-site request forgery protection	Session

How to Manage Your Cookies

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being sent. You can typically find cookie settings in:

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

Third-Party Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of specific third-party cookies using:

Google Analytics: Use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Advertising Cookies: Visit the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page

Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect your ability to use some features of our website or access certain content. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the site to function.

Third-Party Cookies

Our website may contain content, advertisements, or links from third-party services that set their own cookies. We are not responsible for these third-party cookies, and we recommend reviewing their privacy policies:

Google Analytics: Google Privacy Policy
Facebook Pixel: Facebook Cookie Policy
Google Ads: Google Ads Privacy

Legal Basis for Cookie Use

We use cookies based on the following legal grounds:

Consent: For non-essential cookies, we obtain your explicit consent through our cookie banner
Legitimate Interests: To improve our content and understand reader engagement
Contractual Necessity: Essential cookies are necessary to provide our services

Questions About Our Cookie Policy?

If you have questions about how we use cookies or about this policy, our editorial team is here to help.

Thrive with Healthy Food
King Street 68
Birmingham

For content-related inquiries or feedback about our articles:

[email protected]

Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or to comply with regulatory requirements. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when it was most recently revised.

Continued use of our website following any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

Related Policies

Privacy Policy — How we collect and protect your personal data
Terms of Service — Our website usage terms and conditions
FAQ — Frequently asked questions about our content

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