Expert Guidance

Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2025

About Cookies

Dietexpertrecommend ("we," "us," "our," or "Site") uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience on our editorial platform. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize you when you return to our Site, remember your preferences, and understand how you interact with our content.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential (Necessary) Cookies

These cookies are required for the Site to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, navigation, and page loading. Without these cookies, the Site cannot operate effectively.

Examples: Session tokens, CSRF protection, authentication cookies

Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how you use our Site, including which pages you visit and how long you spend on them. This data helps us understand reader behavior and improve our editorial content and platform performance.

Examples: Google Analytics, scroll tracking, page view metrics

Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and choices, such as language selection, theme preferences, or saved articles. They enhance your personalized experience when you return to our Site.

Examples: Language preference, saved reading lists, display settings

Advertising & Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your activity across our Site and third-party sites to deliver relevant content recommendations and advertisements. They help us understand which articles and topics interest you most.

Examples: Interest tracking, ad performance metrics, retargeting cookies

Third-Party Cookies

Third-party services embedded in our content (social media platforms, video players, analytics providers) may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies, and recommend reviewing their privacy policies.

Examples: YouTube, social media widgets, external analytics

How We Use Cookies

Improving Site Performance: Analyzing page load times, user interactions, and technical issues
Understanding Reader Preferences: Tracking which articles, topics, and content types are most popular
Personalizing Your Experience: Remembering your language, theme, and browsing history
Delivering Relevant Content: Recommending articles and topics aligned with your reading interests
Security & Prevention: Protecting against fraud, unauthorized access, and malicious activity
Editorial Analytics: Measuring article engagement to guide editorial decision-making

Cookie List

The following table details the primary cookies used on our Site:

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
_ga	Analytics	Google Analytics user identification	2 years
_gid	Analytics	Google Analytics session identification	24 hours
_gat	Analytics	Google Analytics throttling requests	1 minute
PHPSESSID	Essential	Session management and user authentication	Session
lang_preference	Functional	Stores your language preference	1 year
theme_mode	Functional	Remembers dark/light theme selection	1 year
reading_history	Functional	Tracks articles you've read	6 months
csrf_token	Essential	CSRF protection against attacks	Session
_fbp	Advertising	Facebook tracking for content recommendations	3 months
NID	Advertising	Google Network advertising preferences	6 months
cookieConsent	Essential	Stores your cookie consent preferences	1 year

Managing Your Cookies

Browser Controls

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

View all stored cookies
Delete cookies individually or in bulk
Block new cookies from being set
Enable "Private" or "Incognito" browsing modes

For instructions, visit your browser's help center (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).

Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our Site, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences. You can change your consent settings at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the site footer.

Opt-Out Options

To opt out of specific third-party services:

Google Analytics: Use the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on
Google Ads: Visit Google Ads Settings
Facebook: Adjust privacy settings in your Facebook account

Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality and usability of our Site. We recommend keeping essential cookies enabled for the best experience.

Cookie Duration

Cookies are stored for different periods depending on their purpose:

Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
Persistent Cookies: Stored for a specific period (days, months, or years) as indicated in our cookie table
Expired Cookies: Automatically deleted once their expiration date is reached

Third-Party Services

Our Site uses the following third-party services that may set cookies:

Google Analytics: Helps us understand reader behavior and content performance. View their privacy policy

Google Ads: Delivers personalized content recommendations. View their cookie policy

Facebook Pixel: Tracks engagement for content distribution. View their cookie policy

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
Necessity: Essential cookies are required to provide the Site's core functionality
Legitimate Interest: For analytics and improvement of our editorial services (where permitted by law)

Your Privacy Rights

In addition to managing cookies, you have rights regarding your personal data:

Right to Access: Request information about data we collect via cookies
Right to Delete: Request deletion of your cookie data
Right to Withdraw Consent: Change your cookie preferences at any time

For more information, please review our Privacy Policy.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our cookie practices or applicable laws. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when we last revised this policy. Continued use of our Site following any updates constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.

Questions About Cookies?

If you have questions or concerns about our cookie practices or this policy, please contact our editorial team:

Email: [email protected]

Address: King Street 66, Liverpool

We're here to address your feedback about our content and Site practices.