Cookie Policy
Effective from January 2024
Understanding Our Cookie Use
At Natural Food Balance, we use cookies to enhance your experience on our editorial platform. This policy explains what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. Our use of cookies is transparent and respects your privacy.
Located at Station Road 143, Liverpool, our editorial team is committed to maintaining clear communication about how technology operates on our platform.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They contain information about your browsing activity and preferences. Cookies are widely used across the internet to improve user experience and gather analytical insights.
Each cookie has an expiration date. Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser (session cookies), while others remain for extended periods (persistent cookies).
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submission. Without essential cookies, our platform cannot operate effectively.
Status: Always active (cannot be disabled)
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how readers interact with our content. We collect data about article views, time spent reading, and navigation patterns. This information helps our editorial team improve content quality and structure.
Status: Optional (can be disabled)
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and settings. They store information about your language selection, display preferences, and previously visited articles, allowing us to personalize your experience.
Status: Optional (can be disabled)
Security Cookies
Security cookies protect your data and detect fraudulent activity. They help prevent unauthorized access and maintain the integrity of our platform.
Status: Always active (essential for safety)
How We Use Cookies
- Content Delivery: Ensuring articles and pages load correctly
- User Experience: Remembering your reading preferences and navigation history
- Performance Analysis: Understanding which articles resonate with readers
- Security: Protecting against unauthorized access and malicious activity
- Content Improvement: Identifying which topics and formats work best for our readers
Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session | User session management and authentication |
| nfb_preferences | Preference | 1 year | Stores language and display preferences |
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics tracking for reader behavior |
| _gid | Analytics | 24 hours | Google Analytics session identification |
| _gat_gtag | Analytics | 1 minute | Google Analytics request throttling |
| nfb_last_visit | Preference | 30 days | Tracks last visit date for user experience |
| nfb_article_history | Preference | 90 days | Stores recently read articles |
| csrf_token | Security | Session | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks |
| consent_preferences | Preference | 1 year | Stores your cookie preference choices |
Managing Your Cookies
Disable Optional Cookies
You can control optional cookies through our cookie consent banner at the bottom of this page. Simply adjust your preferences to disable analytics and preference cookies while keeping essential cookies enabled.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can:
- View which cookies are stored on your device
- Delete individual cookies or all cookies at once
- Block new cookies from being created
- Receive notifications when websites try to create cookies
Note: Disabling all cookies may impact your ability to use certain features of our website. Essential cookies will remain active to ensure proper functionality.
Third-Party Cookies
Our platform uses Google Analytics to gather insights about reader behavior. Google may place cookies on your device to track your interactions across websites. These third-party cookies are subject to Google's own privacy policies.
We do not allow other third parties to place tracking cookies on our editorial platform. All data processing is conducted transparently and in compliance with data protection regulations.
Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. The data collected through cookies is:
- Anonymized: Personal identifiers are removed from analytics data
- Secured: Encrypted and protected against unauthorized access
- Limited: Only used for stated purposes outlined in this policy
- Retained: Kept only as long as necessary for our purposes
Policy Updates
We may update this cookie policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable regulations. The effective date at the top of this page indicates the last update. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions about this cookie policy or how we use cookies, our editorial team is available to help. Please send your inquiries to:
Natural Food Balance
Station Road 143
Liverpool
For content feedback and policy questions: [email protected]
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