Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2025

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Dietary Guide Connect ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the dietaryguideconnect.info website. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

By accessing and using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They contain information about your browsing activity and preferences, and are sent to our servers each time you visit our site.

Cookies serve various purposes, including:

Remembering your preferences and settings
Understanding how you use our website
Improving website performance and user experience
Analyzing traffic patterns and content engagement
Providing security features

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as website navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions.

Duration: Session or persistent (up to 1 year)

Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and analyzing anonymous data about page visits, traffic sources, and user behavior patterns. This information helps us improve content quality and website performance.

Duration: Up to 2 years

Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and preferences, such as language selection, article bookmarks, and reading preferences, to provide a personalized browsing experience on return visits.

Duration: Up to 1 year

Security Cookies

These cookies protect against fraudulent activity and enhance website security. They help identify unusual access patterns and protect your data.

Duration: Session

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Website Operation: To maintain website functionality and security
Content Analytics: To understand which articles and topics are most engaging to our readers
User Experience: To remember your preferences and improve navigation
Traffic Analysis: To measure website performance and identify improvement opportunities
Error Detection: To identify and fix technical issues
Accessibility: To provide features that enhance usability for all visitors

Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party services to enhance our website functionality and analytics. These third parties may set their own cookies:

Analytics Providers: Google Analytics to track website usage patterns
Content Delivery Networks: For optimized content delivery and performance
Security Services: For fraud prevention and website protection

These third parties maintain their own privacy policies governing their cookie use. We encourage you to review their policies at their respective websites.

Managing Your Cookies

You have the right to accept or reject cookies. Here are your options:

Browser Settings

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

Accept or reject all cookies
Accept only certain types of cookies
Delete existing cookies from your device
Receive notifications when cookies are being set

Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality and your ability to access certain features.

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can use this banner to:

Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Customize your cookie preferences

Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. We respect Do Not Track signals where technically feasible, though our response may be limited to certain third-party services.

Detailed Cookie List

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
PHPSESSID	Essential	Session management and user authentication	Session
__Secure-token	Security	Security token for CSRF protection	Session
preference_language	Functional	Remembers your language preference	1 year
cookie_consent	Essential	Records your cookie consent preferences	1 year
_ga	Performance	Google Analytics - unique visitor identification	2 years
_gid	Performance	Google Analytics - session identification	24 hours
_gat	Performance	Google Analytics - request throttling	1 minute
dgc_theme	Functional	Remembers your theme preference (dark/light mode)	1 year
dgc_bookmarks	Functional	Stores your bookmarked articles	1 year

Note: Additional cookies may be set by third-party services. Check with individual providers for their specific cookie information.

Data Retention

We retain cookie data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Essential cookies are retained for session management, while performance and functional cookies are retained for up to 2 years. You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.

International Compliance

Our cookie use complies with applicable privacy regulations including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive. For users in the European Union and other jurisdictions with cookie consent requirements, we obtain explicit consent before setting non-essential cookies.

Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of our website following any updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.