Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
Park Road 25, London
Eatsmartwellness ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website eatsmartwellness.info to enhance your browsing experience, understand how you interact with our editorial content, and improve our platform's functionality. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, the types we use, how we use them, and your rights regarding their use.
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 allows websites to remember your preferences and activities. Cookies are widely used to make websites function more effectively and provide a personalized experience.
Cookies do not contain viruses or malware. They cannot directly access files on your device or identify you personally unless you choose to share that information with us.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable you to navigate our site and access its features, such as secure areas and content preferences.
Duration: Session or persistent
2. Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you use our website, including which pages you visit, how long you stay, and which links you click. This helps our editorial team understand reader behavior and improve article content and navigation.
Duration: Typically 1-2 years
3. Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices, such as your preferred language, text size, or theme settings. They allow us to provide a more personalized reading experience on subsequent visits.
Duration: Persistent (up to 1 year)
4. Security Cookies
These cookies help protect your security and prevent fraudulent activities. They maintain your login sessions and protect your data when using our platform.
Duration: Session
How We Use Cookies
Improving Site Functionality
Cookies help us understand which features work best and how visitors navigate our editorial content.
Enhancing User Experience
We use cookies to remember your preferences and provide a seamless reading experience across visits.
Analytics & Content Improvement
We analyze aggregate data to understand which articles are most valued by our readers and improve our editorial strategy.
Security & Fraud Prevention
Cookies help protect our platform and your data from unauthorized access and fraudulent activities.
Session Management
Cookies maintain your session when you visit password-protected areas or submit feedback about our content.
Cookies Used on Our Site
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics tracking | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Session identification | 24 hours |
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Server-side session management | Session |
| user_preferences | Functionality | Text size, theme, language | 1 year |
| cookie_consent | Essential | Record cookie preferences | 1 year |
| csrf_token | Security | CSRF attack prevention | Session |
| article_views | Analytics | Track reading history | 90 days |
| utm_* | Analytics | Campaign source tracking | Session |
Note: Third-party services may also place cookies on your device. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies for more information.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block cookies from certain websites
- Set preferences for automatic cookie handling
Important: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality and your ability to access certain features.
Common Browser Instructions
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data
Opt-Out Tools
You can also use opt-out tools such as the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out platform or industry-provided cookie management tools to control tracking cookies across multiple websites.
Third-Party Services
Our website may include content, services, or integrations from third-party providers. These providers may use their own cookies to track information and provide services. We do not control their cookie practices, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies:
Google Analytics
Used for traffic analysis. View Privacy Policy
Content Delivery Networks
Used to optimize website performance and security.
Web Fonts
May use cookies to track font usage and performance.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding cookies and data collection:
Right to Access
You have the right to know what cookies we use and how they function.
Right to Refuse
You can refuse or withdraw consent to non-essential cookies at any time through your browser or our cookie preferences tool.
Right to Delete
You can delete cookies from your browser at any time.
Right to Information
You have the right to receive transparent information about how we use cookies and your data.
For more information about your privacy rights, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of our website constitutes your acceptance of this Cookie Policy.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions, concerns, or feedback about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, we'd like to hear from you. For content-related questions or feedback about our articles, please contact our editorial team.
Eatsmartwellness Editorial Team
Park Road 25
London
Email: For content feedback and questions, please visit our FAQ page or read our latest articles.