Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2024

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. At Balanced Plate Mastery, we use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, understand how readers engage with our editorial content, and maintain website functionality.

This policy explains the types of cookies we use, how 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 our website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation, security, and access to secure areas. Without these cookies, our website cannot operate effectively.

Duration: Session-based (deleted when you close your browser)

Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which articles are most frequently read, how long readers spend on pages, and which features are popular. This data helps our editorial team understand reader behavior and improve content delivery.

Duration: Up to 24 months

Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and choices, such as your reading history, preferred font size, or language selection. They allow us to personalize your experience when you return to our website.

Duration: Up to 12 months

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to measure website traffic and gather statistics about content performance. This helps our editorial team identify trending topics, optimize article placement, and ensure our platform meets reader needs.

Duration: Up to 24 months

Security Cookies

These cookies protect against fraudulent activity and unauthorized access to our website. They help us maintain the security and integrity of our editorial platform.

Duration: Session-based to 12 months

How We Use Cookies

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Improving Content Delivery

We analyze which articles and topics resonate most with our readers to provide better editorial content.

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Personalizing Your Experience

Cookies remember your preferences so you enjoy a customized reading experience each time you visit.

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Maintaining Security

Security cookies protect your data and help prevent unauthorized access to our platform.

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Understanding Reader Behavior

Performance and analytics cookies help us understand how readers interact with our content, enabling data-driven editorial decisions.

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Ensuring Website Functionality

Essential cookies enable core features such as navigation, page loading, and content access.

Detailed Cookie List

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
_session_id	Essential	Maintains your active session on our website	Session
csrf_token	Security	Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks	Session
_ga	Analytics	Tracks overall website usage and reader behavior	24 months
_gid	Analytics	Distinguishes between unique visitors	24 hours
_gat_gtag_[id]	Performance	Controls request rate for analytics	1 minute
user_preferences	Functional	Stores your reading preferences and settings	12 months
reading_history	Functional	Tracks articles you've recently viewed	6 months
font_size_preference	Functional	Remembers your preferred text size	12 months
language_selection	Functional	Maintains your language preference	12 months
_secure_session	Security	Ensures secure encrypted communication	Session

Managing Your Cookies

You have full control over cookies on your device. Here's how you can manage them:

Browser Settings

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

View cookies stored on your device
Delete cookies from specific websites or all cookies
Block cookies from being set in the future
Set preferences for different cookie types

Refer to your browser's help documentation for detailed instructions. Popular browsers include Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.

Cookie Consent Settings

When you first visit Balanced Plate Mastery, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:

Accept all cookies
Accept only essential cookies
Customize which cookie types you allow
Manage preferences at any time through your browser settings

Important: Effects of Disabling Cookies

If you disable all cookies, some features of our website may not work properly. Essential cookies are required for basic functionality. Disabling performance and analytics cookies will not affect your ability to access articles and content, but we won't be able to improve our platform based on reader behavior data.

Third-Party Cookie Opt-Out

You can opt out of analytics cookies from services like Google Analytics by visiting:

Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. While cookies help us deliver a better experience, we are committed to protecting your personal information:

• We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties
• We use encryption and security measures to protect your data
• We comply with applicable data protection regulations
• We collect only the information necessary to operate our editorial platform and serve you better

For detailed information about how we handle your data, please read our Privacy Notice.

Questions About Cookies?

If you have questions about this cookie policy or how we use cookies, we invite you to get in touch with our editorial team:

Balanced Plate Mastery

Calle del Carmen 135

Zaragoza, Spain

For content questions and cookie policy inquiries, please visit our FAQ page or send us feedback about our website.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Related Resources

Learn more about our practices and policies:

→ Privacy Notice
→ Frequently Asked Questions
→ Latest Articles