Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
This Cookie Policy explains how Nutritioncoreblue ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at nutritioncoreblue.info. We are committed to transparency about our data practices and your privacy rights.
Our Address: Queen Street 11, Glasgow
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 about your browsing activity and preferences. Cookies allow websites to remember your interactions and improve your experience across visits.
Similar Technologies: We also use similar tracking technologies including local storage, web beacons, and analytics pixels to enhance our editorial platform.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as:
- User authentication and session management
- Security features and fraud prevention
- Website stability and performance
- Content delivery and navigation
You cannot disable essential cookies as the website will not function without them.
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how readers interact with our editorial content. These cookies help us:
- Track page views and article engagement
- Identify the most popular nutrition topics and articles
- Understand reader behavior patterns
- Measure website performance and user experience
- Improve our content offerings and editorial quality
These cookies are non-essential. You can disable them through your browser or cookie preferences.
Preference Cookies
Preference cookies remember your choices to personalize your experience. These include:
- Language and display preferences
- Theme selection (dark/light mode)
- Content filtering preferences
- Reading history and bookmarks
These cookies are non-essential and can be managed through your preferences.
Marketing & Tracking Cookies
These cookies may be set by third-party services to track your activity across websites for analytics purposes. They help us understand broader audience trends.
- Cross-site tracking for research purposes
- Understanding reader demographics
- Measuring content reach and impact
These are non-essential and can be disabled through your cookie settings or opt-out mechanisms.
How We Use Cookies
Editorial Enhancement: We analyze which nutrition topics, health articles, and content formats resonate most with our readers to improve our editorial strategy.
Performance Optimization: Cookies help us identify technical issues, optimize page load speeds, and ensure a smooth browsing experience across all devices.
Content Personalization: We use preferences to remember your interests in specific nutrition topics, allowing us to recommend relevant articles.
Security & Fraud Prevention: Essential cookies protect your account and prevent unauthorized access or malicious activity.
Audience Research: Analytics data helps our editorial team understand reader demographics and content preferences for better editorial decisions.
Third-Party Cookies
We work with trusted third-party service providers who may set their own cookies on our platform:
- • Google Analytics: For understanding reader behavior and website performance
- • Content Delivery Networks: For optimizing article loading and media delivery
- • Social Media Integrations: For sharing articles on social platforms (if enabled)
- • Email Marketing Tools: For newsletter subscriptions (optional)
These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We encourage you to review their policies directly. We only work with providers committed to data protection and transparency.
Cookie List
Below is a detailed list of cookies we use on nutritioncoreblue.info:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| ncb_session_id | Essential | Session management and user authentication | Session |
| ncb_preferences | Preference | Stores user language, theme, and display preferences | 1 year |
| ncb_cookie_consent | Essential | Records cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| ga_* | Analytics | Google Analytics tracking for reader engagement metrics | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics session identifier | 24 hours |
| ncb_reading_history | Preference | Stores articles you've read for personalization | 90 days |
| ncb_bookmarks | Preference | Remembers bookmarked articles | 1 year |
| ncb_analytics_opt_out | Essential | Records your analytics opt-out preference | 1 year |
How to Manage Cookies
Cookie Preferences Center
You can manage your cookie preferences directly through our Cookie Preferences Center. Simply click the cookie settings link in the footer of our website to:
- Enable or disable non-essential cookies
- Manage preference cookies for personalization
- Opt out of analytics tracking
- Review detailed information about each cookie type
Browser Settings
Most modern browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies (may limit website functionality)
- Delete existing cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Be notified when a cookie is set
Note: Disabling essential cookies may impact your ability to use certain website features.
Opt-Out Tools
For third-party analytics and tracking cookies, you can use:
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): Visit the NAI opt-out page at optout.networkadvertising.org
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): Use the DAA's opt-out tool at optout.aboutads.info
Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. While we respect this preference, please note that cookie controls through our Cookie Preferences Center provide more granular control over your experience on our website.
Data Protection & Security
We take data protection seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information collected through cookies:
- • Encryption: Data transmitted via cookies is encrypted using industry-standard protocols
- • Access Control: Only authorized personnel can access cookie data
- • Data Minimization: We only collect data necessary for our stated purposes
- • Retention Limits: Cookie data is deleted according to the expiry times listed above
- • Third-Party Compliance: We only work with third-party providers who comply with data protection regulations
Legal Basis & Compliance
Our cookie use is based on the following legal grounds under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and similar privacy laws:
Essential Cookies: Necessary for contract performance and legal compliance (Article 6(1)(c) GDPR)
Analytics & Preference Cookies: Based on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) or our legitimate interests in improving our editorial platform (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR)
Consent Management: We obtain explicit consent for non-essential cookies through our cookie consent banner before placing them on your device
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of our website following notification of material changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, our cookie practices, or wish to exercise your rights regarding your data, we welcome your feedback about this policy or our content practices.
Contact our editorial team at:
Additional Resources
For more information about privacy and cookies, we recommend reviewing:
- • Our Privacy Policy: For information about how we handle all personal data
- • Our Disclaimer: For important information about our editorial content and disclaimers
- • FAQ Page: For answers to common questions about our platform
- • GDPR.eu: Official European Union GDPR information portal