Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit our website. They contain information about your browsing activity and help us improve your experience on CoreFitnessMeals.
At CoreFitnessMeals, we use cookies and similar technologies to understand how visitors interact with our editorial content, maintain site functionality, and provide you with a personalized browsing experience. This policy explains how we use cookies on our informational platform.
The information on this site is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making health decisions.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:
- User authentication and session management
- Website security and fraud prevention
- Basic navigation and page loading
- Language and region preferences
Duration: Session or up to 1 year
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our editorial content and how the site performs. We collect data on:
- Page views and article popularity
- User engagement with content
- Site performance and load times
- Device and browser information
Duration: Up to 2 years
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices to enhance your user experience:
- Saved article preferences and reading history
- Theme and display preferences (dark mode, text size)
- Content filtering and sorting preferences
- Newsletter subscription status
Duration: Up to 1 year
Targeting & Advertising Cookies
We use these cookies to serve you with relevant content and non-intrusive information:
- Content recommendations based on your reading history
- Relevant article suggestions
- Non-personalized advertising information
- Interest-based content categorization
Duration: Up to 2 years
How We Use Cookies
Improve Content Discovery
We analyze which articles are most read and how visitors navigate our editorial platform to provide better content recommendations.
Enhance User Experience
Cookies remember your preferences, settings, and language choice so you don't have to configure them each time you visit.
Maintain Security
Essential cookies help protect our website from unauthorized access and fraudulent activity, ensuring your safety.
Monitor Site Performance
Analytics cookies help us understand site performance, identify technical issues, and optimize page load speeds.
Personalize Content
We use cookies to deliver relevant articles and information aligned with your interests and reading patterns.
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Controls
Most modern web browsers allow you to control cookies through your browser settings. You can typically:
- View and delete cookies stored on your device
- Block all cookies or specific types of cookies
- Receive warnings before cookies are stored
- Clear cookies automatically when closing your browser
Note: If you disable essential cookies, some features of CoreFitnessMeals may not work properly.
Do Not Track
Your browser may have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. While we respect privacy preferences, we cannot guarantee all third-party services honor these signals. For more information, visit allaboutdnt.com.
Cookie Consent Manager
When you first visit CoreFitnessMeals, a consent banner appears allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
- Change your preferences at any time
Third-Party Opt-Out
Some of our analytics and advertising partners offer opt-out mechanisms. You can learn more about third-party cookies and opt out at youronlinechoices.com.
Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session | User session management |
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics - user identification |
| _gat | Analytics | 1 minute | Google Analytics - request throttling |
| _gid | Analytics | 24 hours | Google Analytics - session tracking |
| user_theme | Functional | 1 year | Theme preference (light/dark mode) |
| user_language | Functional | 1 year | Language preference |
| article_history | Functional | 1 year | Reading history and preferences |
| cookie_consent | Essential | 1 year | Cookie consent preferences |
| newsletter_status | Functional | 1 year | Newsletter subscription status |
| content_recommendations | Targeting | 2 years | Content recommendation tracking |
Note: This list is updated regularly to reflect current cookie usage. Third-party services may use additional cookies. For a complete list, please check individual service privacy policies.
Third-Party Services
CoreFitnessMeals uses the following third-party services that set their own cookies:
Google Analytics
Used for site analytics and user behavior analysis. Privacy Policy
Google Fonts
Used for typography and web fonts. Privacy Policy
Cloudflare
Used for content delivery and security. Privacy Policy
AOS (Animate On Scroll)
Used for animation effects. Does not set tracking cookies.
Data Protection & Privacy
We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Swiss data protection regulations.
Your Rights: You have the right to access, correct, delete, or export your personal data at any time. For requests, please reach out to our editorial team at [email protected].
All data collected through cookies is processed securely and never sold to third parties. We only use data to improve your experience on CoreFitnessMeals and maintain our editorial platform.
Changes to This Policy
CoreFitnessMeals 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 and posting a notice on our website.
Continued use of CoreFitnessMeals following the posting of revised terms means that you accept and agree to the changes.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions about our use of cookies, your privacy, or this policy, our editorial team is here to help.
Email: [email protected]
Address: Bahnhofstrasse 82, Lausanne, Switzerland
We aim to respond to all inquiries within 5 business days.
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