Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 2024
This page explains how Health Nutrition Counsel uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website.
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.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us understand how you interact with our content and improve your browsing experience. We are committed to transparency about how we use these technologies.
Your privacy is important to us. We only use cookies that are essential for our website to function properly or that help us understand which articles and topics interest our readers most.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function correctly. They enable you to navigate our pages and access secure areas of our site.
- Session cookies for user authentication
- Security and fraud prevention cookies
- Preference cookies for language and layout settings
2. Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how readers interact with our articles and content. They collect anonymous data about which pages are most popular and how long readers spend on each article.
- Analytics cookies to track page views and user behavior
- Performance monitoring cookies
- Error tracking for website improvements
3. Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices, allowing us to personalize your reading experience on subsequent visits.
- Cookies that remember your preferred font size
- Bookmarked articles and reading history
- Newsletter subscription preferences
How We Use Cookies
Improving Website Functionality: We use cookies to ensure our website loads properly and all features work as intended.
Understanding Reader Interests: Through analytics cookies, we identify which nutrition and health topics resonate most with our audience, helping us create more relevant content.
Enhancing User Experience: We remember your preferences so you don't have to adjust settings each time you visit.
Security: We use security cookies to protect your data and prevent fraudulent activity on our platform.
Measuring Content Performance: Cookies help us understand how our editorial content performs and where we can make improvements.
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Settings
You have the right to control cookies through your web browser. Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Accept or reject cookies
- Delete cookies automatically when you close your browser
- Set preferences for specific websites
Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website, such as accessing articles or adjusting your reading preferences.
Cookie Preference Tools
Our website provides cookie preference controls that allow you to selectively enable or disable certain types of cookies. You can access these settings at any time through our cookie banner or privacy settings.
Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the website to function. You can, however, manage performance and functional cookies according to your preferences.
Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session management | Session |
| hnc_user_prefs | Functional | User preference storage (font size, theme) | 1 year |
| hnc_cookie_consent | Essential | Track cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| _ga | Performance | Google Analytics - track visits | 2 years |
| _gid | Performance | Google Analytics - user identification | 24 hours |
| hnc_reading_history | Functional | Store recently read articles | 90 days |
| hnc_csrf_token | Essential | Security - prevent CSRF attacks | Session |
| hnc_newsletter_sub | Functional | Track newsletter subscription status | 1 year |
Third-Party Services
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how readers interact with our content. This service uses cookies to collect anonymous data about page views, bounce rates, and user behavior.
Learn more: Google's Cookie Policy
Cloudflare
We use Cloudflare for website security and performance optimization. Cloudflare may set cookies to help identify trusted clients and prevent malicious traffic.
Learn more: Cloudflare's Cookie Policy
Your Privacy Rights
We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with data protection regulations. Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access: Request information about the cookies and data we collect about you
- Deletion: Request that we delete your data and cookies
- Opt-Out: Withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies
- Portability: Receive your data in a portable format (where applicable)
- Object: Object to certain uses of your data
To exercise any of these rights or if you have questions about our cookie practices, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Questions About Cookies?
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies on Health Nutrition Counsel, we'd like to hear from you. Our editorial team is here to clarify any concerns about our data practices.
Contact Information
Organization: Health Nutrition Counsel
Address: Jalan Sudirman 42, Surabaya
Email: [email protected]
For content questions and editorial feedback, please send us an email and our team will respond within 5-7 business days.
Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The date at the top of this page indicates when it was last updated.
Significant changes to this policy will be announced on our website. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Continued use of our website following changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.