Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
Clean Eating Path uses cookies on cleaneatingpath.info to enhance your browsing experience and understand how our readers engage with our editorial content. This policy explains what cookies are, the types we use, and how you can manage them.
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 that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our website. They allow us to remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and browsing patterns. Cookies themselves do not contain any personal information, but they can be used to identify you.
Cookies are essential tools used by virtually all websites to improve user experience and provide meaningful insights into how content is consumed.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functionality such as page navigation, security, and access to restricted areas. Without these cookies, our website cannot operate effectively.
Examples: Session management, security tokens, form data
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how readers interact with our content. They collect information about pages visited, time spent reading articles, and navigation patterns. This data helps our editorial team improve content quality and website performance.
Examples: Google Analytics, page view tracking, bounce rate measurement
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and settings, such as language selection, theme preference, and reading history. They enhance your experience by personalizing content and interface options.
Examples: Language preference, layout settings, article bookmarks
Marketing & Advertising Cookies
These cookies track your browsing across websites to understand interests and display relevant content. They are used to measure campaign effectiveness and understand audience demographics.
Examples: Google Ads, social media pixels, interest-based content recommendations
How We Use Cookies
- Content Analysis: Understanding which articles are most read and how readers engage with our editorial content
- User Experience: Remembering your preferences to provide a more personalized reading experience
- Website Performance: Identifying and fixing technical issues to ensure fast, reliable access
- Security: Protecting against fraud and unauthorized access
- Editorial Insights: Analyzing audience interests to guide future article topics and editorial decisions
Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session management and authentication | Session |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics - tracks unique visitors | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics - session tracking | 24 hours |
| _gat | Analytics | Google Analytics - request throttling | 1 minute |
| user_preferences | Functional | Remembers your language and theme preferences | 1 year |
| reading_history | Functional | Tracks articles you've read for personalization | 6 months |
| IDE, ANID | Marketing | Google Ads - interest-based advertising | 1-2 years |
| fr, tr | Marketing | Facebook pixel - audience measurement | 3 months |
Managing Cookies
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can choose to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject all cookies (may affect website functionality)
- Choose which types of cookies to allow
- Delete cookies from your device
Browser-Specific Instructions:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Clear browsing data
Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of specific tracking services:
- Google Analytics: Visit Google's opt-out page
- Google Ads: Use Google's Ad Preferences
- Network Advertising Initiative: Visit NAI's opt-out page
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services (such as analytics providers and advertisers). We do not control these cookies, but we ensure only trusted partners are used on our website. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing cookie usage.
Legal Basis for Cookie Use
We use cookies on the following legal bases:
- Consent: For marketing and non-essential cookies, we obtain your explicit consent through our cookie banner
- Legitimate Interest: For analytics and performance cookies that improve our editorial content and website functionality
- Necessity: For essential cookies required to operate the website securely
Our use of cookies complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
For questions about our cookie usage, privacy practices, or editorial content, please reach out to our team.
Clean Eating Path Editorial Team
Arany János utca 177
Pécs, Hungary
Email: [email protected]
We typically respond to content and privacy inquiries within 5-7 business days.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
Clean Eating Path may update this cookie policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our editorial practices. When we make significant changes, we will notify you through:
- A notice on our website homepage
- An updated "Last updated" date on this page
- A new consent request if required by law
Your continued use of our website after policy changes indicates your acceptance of the updated terms.
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