Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
About This Cookie Policy
Strongbodynutrition.info ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to transparency regarding how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
Our editorial platform uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, understand how readers interact with our content, and improve the quality of information we provide. We take your privacy seriously and use only essential and analytics cookies.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function more effectively, improve user experience, and gather information about how visitors interact with web content.
Each time you return to our site, your browser sends the cookie back to our server, allowing us to recognize you and remember certain preferences or information about your previous visits.
Note: Cookies themselves contain no personally identifiable information, though they can be used to link to such data stored on our servers.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality such as:
- Maintaining secure connections
- Remembering your privacy preferences
- Preventing fraudulent activity
- Loading pages at appropriate speed
2. Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how our readers interact with our editorial content. These cookies help us:
- Track which articles are most frequently read
- Measure time spent on different pages
- Understand user navigation patterns
- Identify technical issues on our platform
- Improve content quality and organization
We use Google Analytics for this purpose, which is configured to respect user privacy and anonymize IP addresses.
3. Preference Cookies
These optional cookies remember your choices and preferences to personalize your reading experience:
- Your preferred language or content category
- Whether you've dismissed notification banners
- Font size or display preferences
- Your reading history on our platform
4. Marketing & Third-Party Cookies
We do not use marketing cookies for commercial purposes. However, our website may include third-party content (such as embedded videos or social media widgets) that may set their own cookies. These are governed by the respective third party's privacy policy.
How We Use Cookies
As an editorial platform, we use cookies to enhance the quality and accessibility of our content. Specifically:
Content Improvement
Understanding which articles resonate with our readers helps our editorial team create more relevant and valuable content.
User Experience
We optimize navigation and loading times based on how readers typically browse our site.
Personalization
Cookies allow us to remember your reading preferences and language choices for a better experience.
Security
Essential cookies help protect our platform from abuse and maintain the integrity of our services.
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these options in your browser's "Preferences," "Settings," or "Tools" menu. You have the option to:
- Accept all cookies: Allow all cookies from websites you visit
- Accept only essential cookies: Block preference and analytics cookies while allowing necessary functionality
- Delete existing cookies: Remove cookies already stored on your device
- Block third-party cookies: Prevent cookies from external services
Browser-Specific Instructions
Google Chrome:
Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox:
Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari:
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge:
Settings → Privacy, Search, and Services → Cookies and other site permissions
Important: Disabling essential cookies may prevent the website from functioning properly. We recommend keeping essential cookies enabled while managing preference and analytics cookies according to your comfort level.
Cookie List
Below is a detailed list of cookies currently used on Strongbodynutrition.info:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Maintains user session | Session |
| cookie_consent | Essential | Stores cookie preference choices | 1 year |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics - user identification | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics - session tracking | 24 hours |
| _gat | Analytics | Google Analytics - request throttling | 1 minute |
| user_preferences | Preference | Stores language and display preferences | 1 year |
| reading_history | Preference | Remembers recently read articles | 6 months |
| banner_dismissed | Preference | Remembers dismissed notification banners | 3 months |
| utm_source utm_medium utm_campaign |
Analytics | Tracks content referral source | Session |
Third-Party Cookies
Our editorial platform may contain content from third parties (such as embedded videos, social media feeds, or maps) that may use their own cookies. These include:
- YouTube: Embedded video player cookies (governed by Google's privacy policy)
- Twitter/X: Social media widget cookies (governed by X's privacy policy)
- Facebook: Social sharing plugins (governed by Meta's privacy policy)
- Disqus: Comment system (governed by Disqus's privacy policy)
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services. We recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies for information about their cookie usage. You can typically control third-party cookies through your browser settings.
Data Protection & Your Privacy
We take data protection seriously and comply with applicable privacy regulations. Here's how we protect your information:
- Cookie data is encrypted in transit using HTTPS
- Analytics data is anonymized where possible
- We do not sell your personal data to third parties
- We limit cookie data retention to necessary periods
- You can request deletion of your cookie data at any time
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please review our Privacy & Disclaimer page.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for recognizing these signals. Strongbodynutrition.info respects user privacy preferences; however, our analytics cookies will still function to maintain website quality and security unless you disable them through your browser settings.
Changes to This Policy & Contact
Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or applicable laws. We will notify users of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of our website following notification constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or our cookie practices, please contact our editorial team:
Strongbodynutrition Editorial Team
Mill Lane 83
Birmingham
Email: [email protected]
For content questions or editorial feedback, please visit our FAQ page.
Quick Summary
- ✓ We use only essential and analytics cookies — no commercial tracking
- ✓ You can manage all cookies through your browser settings
- ✓ Your data is protected and never sold to third parties
- ✓ We comply with GDPR, CCPA, and international privacy laws
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