Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
At Foodwiseconsult, we use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and understand how visitors interact with our editorial content. This policy explains what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They allow our site to remember information about your visit, such as your language preference, browsing history, and site navigation choices. Cookies do not contain personal identifying information unless you voluntarily provide it.
Each cookie expires after a set period or when you close your browser, depending on the cookie type and your settings.
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, secure access, and basic security features. Essential cookies cannot be disabled without compromising site functionality.
Examples: Session tokens, CSRF protection, site authentication
Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our site. They collect anonymous data about page views, article engagement, and user interactions. This information helps our editorial team improve content delivery and user experience.
Examples: Page load times, content scroll depth, feature usage
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They remember your preferences, such as language selection, font size, or reading theme, to provide a customized browsing experience on your next visit.
Examples: Language preference, theme selection, accessibility settings
Analytical Cookies
These cookies collect aggregated data about site traffic and user behavior patterns. We use this information to analyze editorial performance, understand audience interests, and guide content development decisions.
Examples: Traffic sources, popular articles, regional analytics
How We Use Cookies
- • Improve Site Performance: Monitor page load times, detect technical issues, and optimize server resources
- • Understand Reader Behavior: Track which articles engage readers most, how long visitors stay, and navigation patterns
- • Personalize Experience: Remember your reading preferences, language settings, and accessibility choices
- • Prevent Fraud: Detect suspicious activity and protect against unauthorized access
- • Content Development: Analyze reader interests to guide our editorial team in producing relevant articles
Cookie List
Below is a detailed list of cookies currently used on foodwiseconsult.info:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| SESSIONID | Essential | Maintains user session for site navigation | Session |
| CSRF_TOKEN | Essential | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| lang_preference | Functional | Remembers language selection (English/Other) | 1 year |
| theme_mode | Functional | Stores user theme preference (light/dark mode) | 1 year |
| font_size | Functional | Remembers accessibility font size settings | 1 year |
| _ga | Analytical | Google Analytics: Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Analytical | Google Analytics: Tracks page views and sessions | 2 years |
| analytics_session | Performance | Measures site performance and user engagement | 30 minutes |
| article_read_time | Performance | Tracks article reading duration for content analysis | 30 days |
| last_visit | Functional | Records last visit timestamp for personalization | 1 year |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- ▪ View cookies stored on your device
- ▪ Block all cookies or specific types of cookies
- ▪ Delete cookies from previous sessions
- ▪ Set preferences for future cookie storage
Note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent the website from functioning properly. We recommend keeping essential cookies enabled while managing other cookie types according to your preference.
Third-Party Services
We use Google Analytics to understand reader behavior. You can:
- ▪ Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent tracking
- ▪ Visit Google's Ads Settings to manage personalization across Google services
- ▪ Use your browser's Do Not Track (DNT) feature if available
Your Privacy Rights
Under data protection regulations (including GDPR for EU visitors), you have the right to:
- • Access: Request information about what cookies we store about you
- • Withdraw Consent: Modify or withdraw your cookie consent preferences at any time
- • Deletion: Request deletion of non-essential cookies and associated data
- • Opt-Out: Opt out of analytical and performance tracking
For privacy-related inquiries, please see our Privacy & Disclaimer page.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
Foodwiseconsult may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our editorial practices. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
Your continued use of our site following any policy changes indicates your acceptance of the updated terms. We recommend reviewing this page periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions about how we use cookies or would like to discuss privacy concerns, our editorial team is happy to help. Please send your inquiry to:
Foodwiseconsult Editorial Team
Grand Place 165
Ghent, Belgium
Email: [email protected]
For general information about food science and nutrition, explore our latest articles or visit our FAQ section.
This Cookie Policy is effective as of January 2025. Foodwiseconsult is committed to transparent data practices and reader privacy protection.