Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
About This Cookie Policy
At Wellness Nutrition Lab, we are committed to transparency regarding how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. This policy explains what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
Our website is an informational platform dedicated to sharing evidence-based content about nutrition and wellness. We use cookies to enhance your reading experience and understand how visitors interact with our editorial content.
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 contain information about your browsing behavior and preferences, allowing websites to recognize you on subsequent visits.
Cookies serve various purposes: they can improve your browsing experience by remembering your preferences, help us analyze how our content is accessed, and enable certain website features to function properly.
Note: Cookies do not contain viruses or malware. They are simply data files used to enhance website functionality and user experience.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility features. Essential cookies are always active and cannot be disabled.
Examples: Security tokens, session management, language preferences, GDPR consent status.
Analytical/Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. They collect information about which articles are read, how long visitors spend on pages, and how they navigate through our content. This data helps us improve our editorial offerings.
Examples: Google Analytics, page view tracking, bounce rate measurement, user flow analysis.
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and preferences to provide a personalized browsing experience. They enable features such as remembering your preferred content categories or adjusting text size.
Examples: Content preferences, bookmarked articles, reading history, display settings.
Marketing/Targeting Cookies
These cookies track your browsing patterns to show you relevant content and articles that match your interests. They may be shared with content delivery partners to improve content recommendations.
Examples: Interest-based content recommendations, content targeting, behavior tracking.
How We Use Cookies
Improving Website Functionality
Ensuring our website loads properly, maintaining your session, and enabling interactive features.
Analyzing Content Performance
Understanding which articles and topics are most valuable to our readers so we can create better content.
Personalizing Your Experience
Remembering your preferences and recommending articles relevant to your interests.
Security and Fraud Prevention
Protecting your data and detecting suspicious activity on our website.
Our Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session management and security | Session |
| consent_cookie | Essential | Records your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| _ga | Analytical | Google Analytics: user identification | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Analytical | Google Analytics: session tracking | 1 year |
| user_preferences | Functional | Stores your display and content preferences | 1 year |
| language_pref | Functional | Remembers your language selection | 1 year |
| reading_history | Functional | Tracks articles you've read | 6 months |
| content_interests | Marketing | Personalizes article recommendations | 6 months |
Note: This list may be updated periodically as we implement new features or update our technology infrastructure. Please review this page regularly for any changes.
Managing Your Cookies
Using Your Browser Settings
You can manage cookies through your web browser's settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being sent. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
Quick links to cookie settings:
- • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- • Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and other site permissions
Opt-Out Options
You have the right to opt out of non-essential cookies at any time. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for website functionality.
You can withdraw your cookie consent or modify your preferences by adjusting your settings on this website. Your choice will be respected and honored.
Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. If you enable this setting, we will respect your preference to limit tracking, though some website features may not function optimally.
Third-Party Cookie Opt-Out
If you wish to opt out of interest-based advertising and tracking by third parties, you can visit:
• Digital Advertising Alliance: www.aboutads.info
• Network Advertising Initiative: www.networkadvertising.org
Third-Party Services
Our website uses third-party services that may place their own cookies on your device:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how readers engage with our content. Google may use cookies to collect and analyze this information. For more details, visit Google's Privacy Policy.
You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Content Delivery Networks (CDN)
We use CDN services to ensure fast delivery of our articles and media. These services may use cookies for performance optimization and security purposes.
Comment and Feedback Systems
If you leave comments or feedback on our articles, third-party providers may place cookies to manage these features.
Important: We are not responsible for the cookie policies of third-party services. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies directly.
Your Privacy Rights
Under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR and similar regulations), you have the following rights:
Right to Know
You have the right to know what cookies we use and how we use them.
Right to Consent
You can control which cookies are used through your consent preferences.
Right to Withdraw
You can withdraw your consent and modify your preferences at any time.
Right to Access and Deletion
You can request access to your data or request deletion of cookies associated with your account.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions about this cookie policy or our use of cookies, our editorial team is here to help. Please send us your feedback and we'll respond promptly.
Contact Information
Wellness Nutrition Lab
Götgatan 84
Malmö, Sweden
Email: For content questions and feedback about articles
Need help? Visit our FAQ page for more information about our editorial content and website features.