Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Balanced Diet Consult ("we," "us," "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at balanceddietconsult.info. We are committed to transparency regarding data collection practices and your right to manage your browsing preferences.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They contain information about your browsing activity and preferences. Cookies help websites recognize returning visitors, remember settings, and understand user behavior patterns. Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser, while others remain for extended periods.
Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage mechanisms that serve comparable functions.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our website. They enable core features such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. Without essential cookies, our website may not function properly. These cookies do not track your activity across other websites.
2. Performance & Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our website. These cookies collect anonymous information about page visits, article popularity, bounce rates, and traffic sources. This data helps our editorial team improve content quality and website usability. Performance cookies do not identify you personally.
3. Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and preferences, such as language settings, text size adjustments, and content preferences. They enhance your reading experience by personalizing the website to your indicated preferences without collecting personal identification data.
4. Marketing & Third-Party Cookies
Third-party advertising and content partners may place cookies on your device to deliver relevant content and measure campaign effectiveness. These cookies may track your activity across multiple websites. You have control over these cookies through your browser settings and opt-out mechanisms.
How We Use Cookies
- Website functionality: Ensuring pages load correctly and features work as intended
- User experience: Remembering your preferences and improving content accessibility
- Analytics: Analyzing anonymous traffic patterns to enhance editorial content and website design
- Content delivery: Optimizing article and media delivery based on your connection speed
- Security: Detecting and preventing fraudulent activity and unauthorized access
- Advertising: Delivering relevant editorial recommendations and sponsored content
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to accept, reject, or delete cookies. However, disabling essential cookies may impair website functionality. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Chrome
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox
Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge
Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions
Opt-Out Options
You can opt out of certain third-party cookies by visiting:
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): optout.networkadvertising.org
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): optout.aboutads.info
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA): youronlinechoices.eu
Active Cookies on Our Website
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics tracking | Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics session ID | Analytics | 24 hours |
| _gat_gtag_UA | Google Analytics throttling | Analytics | 1 minute |
| bdc_session | Session management | Essential | Session |
| bdc_preferences | User preference storage | Preference | 1 year |
| bdc_language | Language preference | Preference | 1 year |
| __Host-csrf | CSRF protection | Essential | Session |
| NID | Google advertising preferences | Marketing | 6 months |
| IDE | DoubleClick ad personalization | Marketing | 2 years |
| fr | Facebook conversion tracking | Marketing | 90 days |
Note: This list is representative and may change as we update our analytics and advertising partners. Cookie names and durations may vary based on browser and device.
Data Protection & Privacy
Cookies themselves do not store personal information. However, when combined with other data collection methods, they may contribute to user profiling. We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with applicable data protection regulations.
Information collected through cookies is used only for the purposes stated in this policy and is never sold to third parties without your explicit consent. Our analytics partners operate under strict data protection agreements.
For detailed information about our privacy practices, please review our Privacy Statement.
Regional Legal Requirements
European Union (GDPR)
Under GDPR, we obtain explicit consent for non-essential cookies before placing them on your device. You have the right to withdraw consent at any time.
California (CCPA)
California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected and to request deletion. Cookies are subject to your California Consumer Privacy Act rights.
Mexico
We comply with Mexican data protection standards and obtain necessary permissions for cookie usage consistent with local regulations.
Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. While we respect DNT signals, we note that there is no industry standard for recognizing or honoring DNT requests. Our website may continue to collect information as described in this policy even if your browser sends a DNT signal. You can use browser controls and third-party tools to limit cookie usage independently.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to external websites and resources. This Cookie Policy applies only to balanceddietconsult.info. When you visit linked websites, their own cookie policies apply. We are not responsible for third-party cookie practices. We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of any external sites before providing information.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our cookie practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of our website following policy modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy
If you have questions about our cookie practices or this policy, please contact our editorial team:
Balanced Diet Consult
Avenida Reforma 15
Puebla, Mexico
For content and policy inquiries: [email protected]
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