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Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2025

Hoofdstraat 105, Groningen

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us enhance your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and understand how readers interact with our content. This policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie settings.

Online Nutrition Care is an editorial and informational platform dedicated to providing evidence-based nutrition content and articles. We use cookies solely to improve your experience on our site and to gather anonymized analytics about content performance.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

Secure user authentication and session management
Security features and fraud prevention
Basic website navigation and page rendering
Loading preferences (dark mode, language selection)

Status: Always active - cannot be disabled

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how readers interact with our editorial content. They collect anonymous data about:

Which articles and sections are most frequently read
How long readers spend on specific pages
User navigation patterns across the site
Device types and geographic regions (anonymized)

Status: Optional - you can opt-out

Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your settings and preferences to personalize your experience:

Font size and display preferences
Language selection
Theme preferences (light/dark mode)
Previously dismissed notifications or banners

Status: Optional - you can opt-out

Third-Party Cookies

Third parties may set cookies through our website for analytics and content optimization:

Analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics)
Content delivery networks
Embedded media players and widgets

Status: Optional - you can manage these through your browser settings

How We Use Cookies

1

Improving Content Experience

We analyze which articles are most valuable to our readers so we can continue producing relevant editorial content and optimize our information architecture.

2

Personalizing Your Visit

Cookies store your display preferences and reading history (when logged in) so you have a consistent experience across sessions.

3

Analytics and Performance

We gather anonymized, aggregated data about site performance to identify technical issues and ensure smooth functionality for all readers.

4

Security and Fraud Prevention

Essential cookies help protect your account and our platform from unauthorized access and malicious activity.

Managing Your Cookies

Browser Controls

You have full control over cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

View cookies currently stored on your device
Accept or reject cookies from specific sites
Delete cookies when closing your browser
Block all cookies or cookies from third parties

Note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent the website from functioning properly. We recommend keeping essential cookies enabled for the best experience.

Cookie Consent

When you first visit Online Nutrition Care, a consent banner appears allowing you to accept or customize cookie preferences. You can change your choices at any time through your cookie settings.

Do Not Track

If your browser has "Do Not Track" (DNT) enabled, some analytics features may be limited. We respect user privacy choices and recommend consulting your browser documentation for DNT configuration.

Detailed Cookie List

Cookie Name	Type	Expiration	Purpose
session_id	Essential	Session	User authentication and session management
user_preferences	Preference	1 year	Stores display settings (theme, font size, language)
_ga	Analytics	2 years	Google Analytics - user identification
_gat	Analytics	1 minute	Google Analytics - request throttling
_gid	Analytics	24 hours	Google Analytics - session ID
cookie_consent	Essential	1 year	Records your cookie consent choices
reading_history	Preference	90 days	Remembers articles you've read (logged-in users)
csrf_token	Essential	Session	Security - prevents cross-site request forgery

This list is updated regularly. Third-party cookies may vary depending on embedded content and services used on specific pages.

Privacy and Data Protection

We take your privacy seriously. Data collected through cookies is processed in accordance with applicable privacy regulations, including GDPR. We:

Only collect necessary information for editorial and operational purposes
Never sell or share personal data with third parties for marketing
Use anonymized, aggregated analytics data
Implement secure encryption for sensitive information
Respect your cookie choices and consent preferences

For detailed information about how we handle personal data, please review our Privacy Notice and Disclaimer.

Legal Compliance

GDPR Compliance

As an organization serving European readers, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We obtain explicit consent before placing non-essential cookies and provide clear mechanisms for withdrawal of consent.

ePrivacy Directive

We comply with the ePrivacy Directive by informing you about cookies and obtaining consent before they are stored on your device, as applicable.

Cookie Regulations

Different jurisdictions have different cookie laws. Regardless of your location, we provide transparency about our cookie practices and respect your choices regarding data collection and storage.

Questions About Cookies?

If you have questions about our cookie practices or need clarification about specific cookies, our editorial team is here to help. Please send us feedback about this policy or your experience on our site.

Contact Information

Online Nutrition Care

Hoofdstraat 105

Groningen, Netherlands

For content feedback and inquiries:

[email protected]

Last Updated: January 2025. This policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable regulations.