Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
Dietspecialistmeet.info ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our editorial platform. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, the types we use, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
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 placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our website. They are stored in your browser and help us recognize you on future visits. Cookies are essential for many websites to function properly and provide a better user experience.
We also use similar tracking technologies such as web beacons and pixels to collect information about your browsing behavior and interactions with our content.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential (Strictly Necessary) 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, parts of our website may not work as intended.
Examples: Session cookies, CSRF protection tokens, authentication cookies
2. Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit, how long you stay on a page, and whether you encounter errors. This data helps us understand user behavior and optimize our editorial content and platform performance.
Examples: Google Analytics, site usage tracking
3. Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices to enhance your experience. They allow us to recognize you and remember information you've provided, such as language preferences or reading history.
Examples: Language preference cookies, theme selection cookies
4. Marketing & Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant content and advertisements. They track your interests and browsing behavior across websites to show you content that may be of interest to you. Marketing cookies are only set with your consent.
Examples: Third-party advertising cookies, social media tracking cookies
5. Third-Party Cookies
These cookies are set by third-party services embedded on our website, such as social media platforms, analytics providers, and advertising networks. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing the use of these cookies.
Examples: Facebook pixels, YouTube cookies, social sharing widgets
How We Use Cookies
- • Site Functionality: To ensure our website functions correctly and securely
- • User Experience: To remember your preferences and improve navigation
- • Analytics: To understand how readers engage with our editorial content
- • Content Optimization: To analyze which articles resonate with our audience
- • Relevant Content: To deliver articles and information aligned with your interests
- • Security: To protect against fraud and unauthorized access
Cookie List
Below is a detailed list of cookies used on our website:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Analytics | 2 years | Tracks user sessions and engagement |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Analytics | 24 hours | Identifies unique user sessions |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Analytics | 1 minute | Throttles request rate to Google Analytics |
| PHPSESSID | Dietspecialistmeet.info | Essential | Session | Maintains user session on our platform |
| cookie_consent | Dietspecialistmeet.info | Essential | 1 year | Stores cookie consent preferences |
| language_pref | Dietspecialistmeet.info | Functional | 1 year | Remembers language preference |
| theme_mode | Dietspecialistmeet.info | Functional | 1 year | Stores theme preference (dark/light) |
| csrf_token | Dietspecialistmeet.info | Essential | Session | Prevents cross-site request forgery |
| fb_pixel | Marketing | 3 months | Tracks conversions and user behavior | |
| YSC | YouTube | Marketing | Session | Tracks user preferences for embedded videos |
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being sent. Please note that some essential cookies cannot be disabled without affecting website functionality.
Common browsers:
- 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 → Cookies and other site permissions
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can use this banner to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings on our website.
Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. Our website currently does not respond to Do Not Track signals, but you can use the browser controls mentioned above to manage cookies.
Opting Out of Analytics
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Third-Party Privacy Policies
Our website may contain links to content from third-party services. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies:
- • Google Analytics: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation
- • YouTube: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Cookies and Personal Data
While cookies themselves are not personally identifiable, combined with other data, they may be used to identify you. We treat all data collected through cookies as subject to our Privacy Policy. For detailed information about how we process personal data, please review our Privacy Policy.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with all applicable data protection regulations, including GDPR and CCPA.
Cookie Duration
Cookies have different lifespans:
- • Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until they expire or you manually delete them
- • Expiration: Most of our cookies expire within 1-2 years; some essential cookies may persist longer
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Your continued use of our website after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
Questions About Our Cookies?
If you have questions or concerns about our cookie practices, content feedback, or our use of tracking technologies, please contact our editorial team:
Dietspecialistmeet
Lindenallee 185
Hamburg, Germany
For content questions:
Send us feedback about articles and editorial content through our FAQ page