Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
Understanding Our Cookie Usage
Nutrition Care Path ("we," "us," "our," or "the Site") operates nutritioncarepath.info as an informational and editorial platform dedicated to providing evidence-based nutrition content and research articles.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website, and your choices regarding their use. Cookies help us deliver a better browsing experience and understand how our content is accessed.
Contact: Via Cavour 137, Genova
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 stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They contain information that websites can read when you return to them. Cookies allow us to remember your preferences and improve your reading experience on our editorial platform.
Each cookie is unique to your web browser and contains no personally identifiable information unless you explicitly provide it.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Necessity: Required
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and user authentication. Without these cookies, our website cannot operate effectively. These cookies do not track your behavior across other websites.
Performance Cookies
Necessity: Optional
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, including which articles are read most frequently, how long readers spend on pages, and which links are clicked. This data helps our editorial team understand reader engagement patterns and optimize our content delivery. The information is aggregated and anonymous.
Functional Cookies
Necessity: Optional
These cookies remember your preferences and choices, such as your language preference, font size adjustments, or saved reading position in articles. They enhance your personalized experience on our platform without tracking you across other websites.
Analytics Cookies
Necessity: Optional
We use analytics cookies to measure website traffic and reader behavior patterns. These help us evaluate the effectiveness of our editorial content and understand which nutrition topics resonate most with our audience. Data is processed in aggregated form only.
How We Use Cookies
Content Experience
Cookies allow us to remember your reading position in long-form articles and maintain your preferred viewing settings across our platform.
Website Analytics
We analyze aggregated cookie data to understand which articles in our nutrition database receive the most engagement, helping us improve editorial direction and content quality.
User Preferences
Cookies store your language, accessibility preferences, and other settings to customize your browsing experience.
Security
Essential cookies help protect our website from security threats and prevent fraudulent activity.
Platform Functionality
Cookies enable search functionality, article filtering, and navigation features within our editorial archives.
Our Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| ncp_session | Essential | Session | Maintains user session and website functionality |
| ncp_preferences | Functional | 12 months | Stores user preferences (language, font size, theme) |
| ncp_reading_position | Functional | 30 days | Remembers your position in articles for continuation |
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics - tracks aggregated site usage |
| _ga_ID | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics - enhanced tracking capability |
| ncp_analytics | Performance | 12 months | Tracks article engagement and editorial performance |
| ncp_consent | Essential | 12 months | Records your cookie consent preferences |
| ncp_lastvisit | Functional | 12 months | Tracks your last visit date for user experience |
How to Manage Your Cookies
Browser Settings
You can control and manage cookies through your web browser settings. Most modern browsers allow you to:
- View all cookies stored on your device
- Delete cookies individually or in bulk
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Disable cookies entirely (though this may affect website functionality)
- Set privacy levels for cookie acceptance
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences. You can change these settings at any time through your browser or our cookie preference center.
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 → Cookies and website data
Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data
Opt-Out Tools
For analytics cookies, you can opt out through:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- NAI (Network Advertising Initiative): OptOut.aboutads.info
Note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent our website from functioning properly. However, you can safely disable performance, analytics, and functional cookies without affecting core website features.
Third-Party Services
Our website may contain embedded content or links to third-party services that use their own cookies. These include:
Google Analytics
Helps us understand how readers interact with our content. Google's privacy policy governs their cookie usage.
Content Delivery Networks (CDN)
Used to deliver articles, images, and media efficiently. CDN providers may set cookies for performance optimization.
Social Media Plugins
If our content includes social sharing buttons, social media platforms may set cookies to track engagement.
We are not responsible for the cookie practices of third-party services. Please review their privacy policies for details on their cookie usage.
Your Privacy Rights
Nutrition Care Path respects your privacy and complies with applicable data protection regulations, including GDPR and CCPA.
GDPR (European Users)
If you are located in the European Union, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent for cookies at any time
- Opt-out of non-essential cookies
CCPA (California Residents)
California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected and to request deletion.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, regulations, or our practices. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was most recently revised.
Continued use of our website following any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy. We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Questions About Our Cookies?
If you have questions or concerns about our cookie usage or this policy, our editorial team is here to help.
Contact Us:
Via Cavour 137
Genova, Italy
For content questions or feedback about our articles, please visit our FAQ page or send us feedback through our website.
Additional Resources
For more information about cookies and online privacy, you may find these resources helpful:
- • All About Cookies: www.allaboutcookies.org
- • Internet Advertising Bureau: www.iabeurope.eu
- • Your Online Choices: www.youronlinechoices.eu
- • Google Privacy & Terms: policies.google.com
For more information about our editorial practices, please see our Disclaimer and other policies.
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