Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 2024
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us understand how you interact with our content and improve your browsing experience. At Wholesome Food School, we use cookies to enhance your visit to our editorial platform.
This cookie policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
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 security, network management, and accessibility. These cookies cannot be disabled without impacting site functionality.
Example uses: User authentication, session management, security features
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our editorial content. We collect data about which articles are read, how long users spend on pages, and how they navigate through our platform.
Example uses: Page views, bounce rates, article popularity, user demographics
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and preferences to provide a personalized experience when you return to our site. This includes language preferences, display settings, and content preferences.
Example uses: Language selection, theme preferences, previously read articles
Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your activity across our platform to help us display relevant content and measure campaign effectiveness. They may also be used by third-party partners to deliver targeted content.
Example uses: Content recommendations, campaign tracking, content preferences
How We Use Cookies
- ● Content Analysis: We analyze which articles and topics generate the most interest to improve our editorial content.
- ● User Experience: We use cookies to remember your preferences and enhance your navigation experience on our platform.
- ● Performance Monitoring: We track site performance metrics to ensure our website runs smoothly and loads quickly.
- ● Security: Essential cookies protect your account and prevent unauthorized access to our platform.
- ● Content Recommendations: Cookies help us suggest relevant articles based on your reading history and interests.
Our Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Maintains user session for site functionality | Session |
| wfs_user_prefs | Preference | Stores user language and display preferences | 1 year |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics tracking for page views and user behavior | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics session identification | 24 hours |
| wfs_read_articles | Marketing | Tracks articles you've read for content recommendations | 6 months |
| wfs_content_interests | Marketing | Records your content interests for personalization | 1 year |
| cookie_consent | Essential | Remembers your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| utm_source, utm_medium, utm_campaign | Analytics | Tracks campaign and referral sources | Session |
How to Manage Your Cookies
Browser Settings
You can manage cookies directly through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being sent. Here's how to access cookie settings 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 permissions
Our Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our website, we present a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the footer of our website.
Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. While we respect this preference, please note that many websites, including ours, may not alter their tracking practices in response to DNT signals.
Note: Disabling essential cookies may impact the functionality and security of our website. You can safely disable preference, analytics, and marketing cookies without affecting core site features.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website uses services from third-party providers who may set their own cookies on your device:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand site usage and improve our content. Google Analytics collects anonymous data about how visitors interact with our articles and platform.
Content Delivery Networks
We use CDNs to deliver images and content quickly to our readers worldwide. These services may place cookies to optimize content delivery and performance.
Social Media Integration
If you share our articles on social media, those platforms may place cookies on your device. This is governed by their respective privacy policies.
Data Privacy & Security
Your privacy is important to us. We are committed to protecting your personal information and comply with applicable data protection regulations including GDPR and CCPA.
- ● All cookie data is encrypted and stored securely on our servers.
- ● We do not sell your personal information or cookie data to third parties.
- ● We regularly review and update our security measures to protect against unauthorized access.
- ● Cookies collected for analytics purposes are anonymized whenever possible.
For more information about how we handle your data, please review our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact our editorial team. We're here to provide clarity about our data practices and content.
Wholesome Food School
Via Cavour 11
Torino, Italy
For content questions and feedback about our articles:
[email protected]
Updates to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any significant changes will be announced on our website, and your continued use of our platform constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Current Version: December 2024
Last Updated: December 2024
Location
Via Cavour 11
Torino, Italy
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