Cookie Policy

Foodbalanceguide ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website at foodbalanceguide.info. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our website. They contain information about your browsing activity and preferences. Cookies are widely used to make websites function more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

We also use similar tracking technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage to collect information about your interactions with our content and to remember your preferences.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions such as page navigation, language preferences, and access to secure areas of the website. Without these cookies, the website cannot operate correctly.

Duration: Session or up to 12 months

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our content, which articles are most valuable, and how we can improve the user experience. This helps our editorial team create better, more relevant content. Data is aggregated and anonymized.

Duration: 12-24 months

Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and settings, such as your preferred language, text size, theme preferences, and reading history. They help personalize your experience on our website.

Duration: 6-12 months

Performance Cookies

Performance cookies collect information about how you use our website—such as which pages you visit, content you engage with, and technical performance data. This helps us optimize our platform and ensure fast loading times.

Duration: Session to 12 months

Marketing & Social Media Cookies

If you interact with social media features or share our articles on social platforms, cookies may be set by those third-party services to track your interactions. These are controlled by the respective social media platforms.

Duration: Varies by platform (typically 13 months)

How We Use Cookies

✓ Improving Content: Understanding which articles and topics resonate with our readers to guide our editorial strategy
✓ Personalizing Experience: Remembering your preferences, language selection, and reading patterns
✓ Website Functionality: Ensuring the website operates smoothly and securely
✓ Analytics & Research: Gathering anonymous, aggregated data about user behavior and preferences
✓ Security: Protecting against fraud and maintaining the security of our platform

Third-Party Cookies

Our website may contain links to third-party services, such as analytics providers and social media platforms. These third parties may place their own cookies on your device to provide their services. We do not control these cookies and are not responsible for their privacy practices.

We recommend reviewing the cookie policies of these third-party services for more information about how they use cookies.

Cookie List

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
fbg_session	Essential	Session management and security	Session
fbg_preferences	Preference	Language, theme, and content preferences	12 months
ga_id	Analytics	Google Analytics user identification	24 months
_gat	Analytics	Google Analytics request throttling	Session
fbg_content_history	Preference	Track read articles for personalization	6 months
fbg_performance	Performance	Measure page load performance	Session
consent_status	Essential	Remember your cookie consent choices	12 months
fbg_utm	Marketing	Track campaign sources (if applicable)	Session

Managing Your Cookies

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

Accept or reject cookies
Delete existing cookies
Set preferences for specific websites
Enable "Do Not Track" signals (if supported)

Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality and user experience of our website.

Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can use this tool to accept or reject specific categories of cookies. You can revisit your cookie preferences at any time through the cookie settings in the website footer.

Opt-Out Options

For analytics cookies, you can opt out using:

Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Browser-level Do Not Track settings
Our website's cookie preference center

Your Rights & Choices

You have the right to:

✓ Know what cookies we use and why
✓ Control which cookies are placed on your device
✓ Request deletion of cookies
✓ Withdraw consent at any time
✓ File a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated

Legal Basis

We use cookies based on the following legal grounds:

Consent: For marketing and non-essential analytics cookies, we obtain your explicit consent
Legitimate Interest: For preference and performance cookies that improve your experience
Legal Obligation: For cookies required by law or regulatory requirements
Necessity: For essential cookies required for basic website functionality

Data Retention

We retain cookie data for the duration specified in the Cookie List table above. Once cookies expire or you delete them, the associated data is no longer retained. You can delete all cookies at any time through your browser settings.

Aggregated, anonymized analytics data may be retained longer for historical analysis and trend reporting purposes.

Questions About This Policy?

If you have questions, concerns, or feedback about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, our editorial team is happy to help. Please contact us with your questions about our article content and website practices.

Contact Information:

Address: ul. Krótka 86, Kraków, Poland

For content questions and feedback about our articles, please use the contact form available on our website or email our editorial team.

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Last Updated: January 2025