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Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2025

About This Cookie Policy

Diet Consult Schedule ("we," "us," or "our") operates the dietconsultschedule.info website. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our platform, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us understand how readers interact with our editorial content and improve your browsing experience.

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.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small files containing text that are stored on your browser or device. When you return to our website, cookies allow us to recognize you and remember your preferences.

There are two main types of cookies based on duration:

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Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. These help maintain your session while browsing our articles.
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Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period. These remember your preferences across visits.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, security features, and access to secure areas. Without these cookies, our website cannot operate effectively.

Duration: Session-based

2. Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how readers interact with our editorial content. They collect anonymous data about article views, page load times, and user engagement. This information allows our editorial team to improve content quality and website performance.

Duration: Up to 2 years

3. Preference & Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember your choices such as language preference, text size, theme settings, and other customization options. They enhance your experience by personalizing how you view our content.

Duration: Up to 1 year

4. Security Cookies

These cookies protect your data and detect fraudulent activity. They help us maintain the security and integrity of our platform and prevent unauthorized access.

Duration: Session-based

How We Use Cookies

✓ Content Analysis: Understanding which articles readers find most valuable to guide our editorial direction
✓ User Experience: Remembering your reading preferences and site customizations
✓ Website Performance: Monitoring site speed, functionality, and identifying technical issues
✓ Security: Detecting and preventing unauthorized access and malicious activity
✓ Aggregate Statistics: Creating anonymous reports about platform usage patterns

Cookie List

Cookie Name	Type	Duration	Purpose
session_id	Essential	Session	Maintains user session and authentication
_ga	Analytics	2 years	Tracks unique visitors and sessions
_gid	Analytics	24 hours	Daily visitor identification
user_preferences	Preference	1 year	Stores theme, language, and display settings
csrf_token	Security	Session	Protects against cross-site request forgery
content_preferences	Preference	1 year	Remembers article categories you've browsed
_gat	Analytics	1 minute	Rate limiting for analytics requests

How to Manage Your Cookies

Cookie Consent Settings

When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner appears. You can:

• Accept All: Enable all cookies for the best experience
• Reject Non-Essential: Only use essential cookies
• Manage Preferences: Customize which types of cookies to accept

Browser Controls

You can manage cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
• Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies and site permissions

Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.

Do Not Track

If you enable "Do Not Track" in your browser, we respect this preference for analytics cookies. However, essential cookies will still be used for website functionality.

Third-Party Cookies

Our website uses third-party services that may set their own cookies:

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Google Analytics: Provides anonymous analytics about website usage. Learn more at Google's Privacy Policy
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Content Delivery Networks: Optimize website performance and speed globally

These services have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them to understand how they handle your data.

Data Protection & Privacy

Cookies themselves do not contain personal information, but may be linked to your account if you're logged in. All data collected through cookies is:

✓ Encrypted: Protected using industry-standard security protocols
✓ Anonymized: Analytics data is aggregated and depersonalized
✓ Limited Access: Only authorized editorial and technical staff can access usage data
✓ Compliant: We follow GDPR and other applicable privacy regulations

Questions About This Policy?

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact our editorial team:

Diet Consult Schedule

Place du Marché 178

Bordeaux, France

For content questions and feedback: [email protected]

We review and update this Cookie Policy regularly. Changes will be posted on this page.

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