Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
At Fitnessguidenutrition, we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience on our website. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
Website: fitnessguidenutrition.info
Address: King Street 108, Bristol
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 activity and preferences, allowing websites to remember information about you between visits.
Cookies are widely used by websites to improve user experience, analyze website traffic, and deliver personalized content.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies (Necessary)
These cookies are required for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:
- Security and fraud prevention
- Site navigation and access
- User authentication
- Server load balancing
Duration: Session or up to 1 year
2. Performance Cookies (Analytics)
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting and analyzing data about:
- Pages visited and content consumed
- Time spent on the website
- User interactions and navigation patterns
- Error messages and technical issues
Duration: Up to 2 years
3. Functional Cookies (Preferences)
These cookies enable the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features:
- Language and region preferences
- User interface customization
- Saved preferences and settings
- Accessibility options
Duration: Up to 1 year
4. Targeting/Advertising Cookies
These cookies may be used to deliver relevant editorial content and track engagement:
- Content recommendation and personalization
- Editorial interest analysis
- Social media integration
- Partner analytics
Duration: Up to 2 years
How We Use Cookies
Improving User Experience
Cookies help us understand what content resonates with our readers and how to better organize our editorial materials.
Analytics and Website Performance
We use cookies to measure website traffic, identify popular articles, and optimize our platform's performance and load times.
Security
Cookies help protect your account and detect fraudulent activity on our platform.
Content Personalization
Cookies allow us to remember your preferences and provide personalized content recommendations based on your reading history.
Detailed Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fgn_session | Essential | Maintains user session and authentication | Session |
| _fgn_lang | Functional | Stores language and localization preferences | 1 year |
| _ga | Performance | Google Analytics - visitor identification | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Performance | Google Analytics - session tracking | 2 years |
| _gid | Performance | Google Analytics - session identification | 24 hours |
| _gat | Performance | Google Analytics - rate limiting | 1 minute |
| _fgn_preferences | Functional | Stores user content preferences and settings | 1 year |
| _fgn_reading_history | Functional | Tracks articles read for personalization | 1 year |
| _fgn_consent | Essential | Stores cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| _fgn_referrer | Performance | Tracks referral source for analytics | Session |
| _fgn_theme | Functional | Remembers light/dark mode preference | 1 year |
| _fgn_featured | Targeting | Tracks featured content engagement | 2 years |
How to Manage Your Cookies
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these options under "Preferences," "Settings," or "Privacy." Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and other site data
Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our website, you may see a cookie consent banner. This tool allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences by type
- Change your preferences at any time
You can access the cookie consent tool again through the footer of our website.
Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies entirely, please note that some features of our website may not function properly. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the website to operate.
Opt-Out Options
For Google Analytics, you can opt out using:
- Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: Download from the Google Analytics website
- Device-level settings: Enable "Do Not Track" in your browser preferences
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may contain links to third-party services and tools that use their own cookies. We do not control these third-party cookies, and you should review their privacy policies for more information. Third-party services we may use include:
- Google Analytics: For website traffic and user behavior analysis
- Social media platforms: For content sharing and integration
- Content delivery networks: For optimized website performance
Legal Basis for Cookie Use
We use cookies based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: With your explicit consent for non-essential cookies
- Contractual necessity: Essential cookies required to provide our website services
- Legitimate interests: To improve website functionality and user experience
- Legal compliance: Where required by applicable laws and regulations
Data Retention
We retain cookie data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy. The retention period varies depending on the cookie type:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Retained for the period specified in the cookie table (typically 1-2 years)
- Analytics data: Aggregated data retained for trend analysis; individual identifiers deleted according to Google Analytics standards
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions or concerns about how we use cookies, or if you'd like to provide feedback about our editorial content, please contact us:
Fitnessguidenutrition
King Street 108
Bristol
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]
Related Documents
For more information about how we handle your data and privacy, please review our other policies:
Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or applicable laws. When we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
We recommend reviewing this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of our website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
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