Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
Understanding Cookies on Our Site
Consult Nutritionist uses cookies to enhance your experience while browsing our editorial content. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
We are committed to transparency about our data practices. Our use of cookies is limited to functional and analytical purposes that support our content delivery and reader engagement.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit our website. They contain information about your browsing behavior and preferences, allowing websites to recognize returning visitors.
Technical Detail: Cookies are typically stored in your browser and sent to our server with each page request, enabling personalized and efficient web experiences.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation, form submission, and access to secure areas.
Duration: Session or 1 year | Can be disabled: Not recommended, as site functionality will be impaired.
Performance & Analytics Cookies
We use these cookies to understand how visitors interact with our content. They help us analyze page performance, identify popular articles, and improve user experience.
Duration: 2 years | Can be disabled: Yes, without affecting site functionality.
Preference & Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and settings, such as language preferences, theme selection, and reading history. They enable us to provide a personalized browsing experience.
Duration: 1 year | Can be disabled: Yes, but some features may not work as intended.
Third-Party Cookies
We partner with trusted third-party services for analytics and content delivery optimization. These services may place cookies on your device to provide insights into content performance and visitor behavior.
Duration: Varies by provider | Can be disabled: Yes, through your browser settings.
How We Use Cookies
Content Delivery
Ensuring articles, images, and resources load efficiently across all devices.
Reader Analytics
Understanding which articles receive the most engagement to improve our editorial strategy.
Site Personalization
Remembering your preferences to provide a more tailored reading experience on return visits.
Security
Protecting your session and preventing unauthorized access to your account.
Active Cookies on Our Site
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _cn_session | Essential | User session management | Session |
| _cn_csrf | Essential | CSRF protection for forms | Session |
| _cn_analytics | Performance | Google Analytics visitor tracking | 2 years |
| _ga | Performance | Google Analytics unique user ID | 2 years |
| _cn_theme | Preference | Site theme preference (light/dark) | 1 year |
| _cn_language | Preference | Language preference | 1 year |
| _cn_reading_history | Preference | Recently viewed articles | 90 days |
| _cn_consent | Essential | Cookie consent preference | 1 year |
This list is updated regularly. Third-party service providers may add or modify cookies based on their service updates.
Managing Your Cookies
Browser-Level Control
You have the right to control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being sent. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Google Chrome
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox
Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge
Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and other site permissions
Opt-Out Options
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. This prevents your data from being sent to Google Analytics while still allowing our site to function normally.
Note: Disabling essential cookies may impact your ability to navigate our site or use certain features. Non-essential cookies can be disabled without affecting basic functionality.
Third-Party Services
We partner with trusted third-party service providers to enhance our content delivery and understand reader engagement. These services may use cookies:
Google Analytics
Analyzes site traffic and user behavior to help us improve content.
Read Google's Privacy Policy →Cloudflare
Provides content delivery network services to ensure fast page loading.
Read Cloudflare's Privacy Policy →Legal Basis for Cookie Use
Our use of cookies is based on the following legal grounds:
- ✓ Consent: We obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies.
- ✓ Legitimate Interest: Essential cookies are necessary to provide our services and maintain site security.
- ✓ Legal Obligation: We may use cookies to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws regarding cookie use and data processing.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions or concerns about our cookie practices, please contact our editorial team:
Consult Nutritionist Editorial Team
Václavské nám. 198
Praha, Czech Republic
For content questions and feedback: [email protected]
Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or technology. The date at the top of this page indicates when it was last updated.
We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies on our site.