Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
Smartdietcoaching is committed to transparency regarding how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website. This policy explains what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can manage them.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They contain information about your browsing activity and preferences. Cookies are widely used on the internet to improve user experience and help website operators understand how visitors interact with their sites.
Most cookies are temporary (session cookies) and are automatically deleted when you close your browser. Others remain on your device for a specified period (persistent cookies) to remember your preferences across future visits.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and session management. Without these cookies, the website cannot operate effectively. These cookies do not track personal information and cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect information about which pages are visited, how long visitors spend on each page, and any errors they encounter. This data helps us improve our editorial content, user experience, and website performance. Analytics data is processed anonymously.
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and settings, such as language preference, display preferences, and article bookmarks. They enhance your browsing experience by personalizing the website according to your preferences on future visits.
Marketing & Third-Party Cookies
We work with selected partners to display relevant content and improve our editorial offerings. Some third-party services may place cookies on your device. These cookies help us understand content performance and audience engagement patterns to deliver better editorial content.
How We Use Cookies
Enabling Website Functionality
Essential cookies ensure the website loads correctly, pages respond to your interactions, and your session remains active while browsing our content.
Analyzing Website Performance
Analytics cookies help us measure page views, user engagement, content popularity, and technical performance to enhance our editorial platform.
Personalizing Your Experience
Preference cookies remember your settings and browsing history to provide a customized reading experience tailored to your interests.
Improving Content Relevance
We use cookies to understand which articles and topics resonate with our audience, allowing us to create more relevant editorial content.
Your Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. Essential cookies are enabled by default as they are necessary for website functionality. You have the option to:
- Accept all cookies to enhance your browsing experience
- Reject non-essential cookies and only use essential functionality
- Customize your cookie preferences in detail
Your consent preferences are saved and will be respected on your subsequent visits. You can change your cookie settings at any time by accessing our cookie preferences tool.
Managing Cookies
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View cookies: See which cookies are stored on your device
- Block new cookies: Prevent new cookies from being set
- Delete cookies: Remove existing cookies from your device
- Restrict third-party cookies: Limit cookies from external sources
Visit your browser's help section for specific instructions on managing cookies in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, or other browsers.
Our Cookie Preferences Tool
You can adjust your cookie preferences directly on our website. This tool allows you to enable or disable different categories of cookies without accessing your browser settings.
Do Not Track (DNT)
If your browser supports Do Not Track signals, we respect these preferences. However, some website features may not function optimally if tracking is disabled.
Detailed Cookie List
Below is a comprehensive list of cookies currently used on smartdietcoaching.info:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
PHPSESSID |
Essential | Maintains user session and login status | Session |
sdc_consent |
Essential | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 365 days |
sdc_user_prefs |
Preference | Remembers language and display preferences | 365 days |
sdc_bookmarks |
Preference | Stores your bookmarked articles | 365 days |
_ga |
Analytics | Google Analytics - tracks unique visitors and sessions | 2 years |
_gid |
Analytics | Google Analytics - identifies user sessions | 24 hours |
_gat |
Analytics | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | 1 minute |
sdc_content_views |
Analytics | Tracks article views and reading patterns | 90 days |
sdc_search_history |
Preference | Remembers recent article searches | 30 days |
__cf_bm |
Essential | Cloudflare security and DDoS protection | 30 minutes |
Data Protection & Privacy
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling data responsibly. Information collected through cookies is processed in accordance with applicable data protection regulations, including GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation).
- Cookie data is encrypted and securely stored
- Personal information is not shared with third parties without consent
- Analytics data is anonymized and aggregated
- You have the right to access, modify, or delete your data
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please review our Privacy Notice and Disclaimer.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website uses third-party services that may place their own cookies on your device. These services include:
Google Analytics
Provides anonymized analytics about website usage. Learn more about Google's privacy policy
Cloudflare
Provides security and content delivery services. Learn more about Cloudflare's privacy policy
We only partner with service providers that respect user privacy and comply with data protection regulations.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was most recently revised.
We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies. Significant changes will be communicated through our website or by email if you have subscribed to our editorial updates.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, our use of cookies, or your privacy, please reach out to our editorial team. We are committed to addressing your concerns and providing transparency about our practices.
Smartdietcoaching
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Liverpool
Domain: smartdietcoaching.info
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