Cookie Policy | Healthnutribook Switzerland

At Healthnutribook, we use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and understand how visitors interact with our content. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your options for managing them.

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What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to remember information about your visit and improve your experience. Cookies cannot execute code or transmit viruses—they are simple data files.

Each cookie has an expiration date. Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser (session cookies), while others persist on your device for a longer period (persistent cookies).

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Types of Cookies We Use

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Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our website. They enable core features such as page navigation, security, and content access.

Session management
Security and fraud detection
User authentication
Preferences storage (language, layout)

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Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors navigate our website and which content is most popular. This helps us improve our editorial content and user experience.

Page view tracking
User behavior analysis
Traffic source identification
Content performance metrics

Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your choices to personalize your experience on our website, such as preferred language or display settings.

Language preferences
Display theme selection
Saved reading preferences
Font size adjustments

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Content Delivery: To ensure our website functions properly and loads efficiently
Editorial Analytics: To understand which articles and topics are most valuable to our readers
User Preferences: To remember your settings and personalize your browsing experience
Security: To protect against fraud and maintain the integrity of our platform
Performance Improvement: To identify technical issues and optimize our website's speed and functionality

Cookie List

Cookie Name	Purpose	Type	Expiration
PHPSESSID	Session management	Essential	Session
_ga	Google Analytics tracking	Analytics	2 years
_gid	Google Analytics session tracking	Analytics	24 hours
lang_preference	Language preference storage	Preference	1 year
theme_preference	Display theme selection	Preference	1 year
security_token	CSRF protection	Essential	Session

Managing Your Cookies

Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

View cookies stored on your device
Delete individual or all cookies
Block new cookies from being stored
Receive notifications when sites attempt to set cookies

For instructions, search your browser name and "cookie settings" (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).

Disabling Cookies

You can disable cookies entirely, but note that this may affect functionality:

Some website features may not work properly
Your preferences will not be saved
Your browsing experience may be less personalized

Opt-Out Options

For analytics cookies specifically, you can opt out:

Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Do Not Track (DNT): Enable DNT in your browser settings to signal your preference

Third-Party Services

We use third-party services that may set their own cookies:

Google Analytics: For understanding reader engagement and content performance. See Google's Privacy Policy
Content Delivery Networks (CDN): For website performance and security

We do not control these third-party cookies. Please review their privacy policies for more information.

Legal Basis for Cookie Use

Under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR and CCPA where applicable):

Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality and security
Analytics Cookies: Used with your consent to understand content performance
Preference Cookies: Set based on your consent to improve user experience

Where required, we obtain your explicit consent before setting non-essential cookies through our cookie consent banner.

Data Retention

Cookies expire according to their type:

Session Cookies: Automatically deleted when you close your browser
Persistent Cookies: Retained for the duration specified (typically 1-2 years)
Preference Cookies: Retained until manually deleted or expiration

You can manually delete any cookies at any time through your browser settings.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Know what cookies are being used on our website
Control which cookies are stored on your device
Delete cookies at any time
Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
Request information about your cookie data

Questions About Our Cookie Policy?

If you have questions or concerns about how we use cookies, please contact our editorial team:

Healthnutribook
Langstrasse 193
Basel, Switzerland

For content questions: Send us feedback about our articles and website experience

We will respond to all inquiries within 10 business days.

Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

Continued use of our website following changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

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