Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 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. Cleanfoodschool uses cookies to analyze readership patterns, enhance site functionality, and deliver a personalized editorial experience.
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 basic functionality such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the website.
Examples: Session tokens, security cookies, language preferences
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which articles you read, how long you spend on pages, and which links you click. This helps our editorial team understand what content resonates with our readers.
Examples: Analytics tracking, page view metrics, bounce rate data
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a more personalized experience. They may store information about your reading history or preferred article categories.
Examples: User preferences, article bookmarks, content recommendations
Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your activity across websites to deliver relevant content and editorial recommendations. They help us understand which topics interest our audience most.
Examples: Content recommendations, topic-based tracking, audience segmentation
How We Use Cookies
- ✓ Content Analytics: To understand which articles and topics generate the most engagement
- ✓ User Experience: To optimize site navigation and improve article discovery
- ✓ Personalization: To recommend articles based on your reading interests
- ✓ Security: To protect your account and prevent unauthorized access
- ✓ Editorial Insights: To identify emerging topics and reader preferences
Cookie Details
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFSESSID | Essential | Session | Maintains user session and authentication |
| cfs_prefs | Functional | 1 year | Stores user preferences and reading history |
| _ga | Performance | 2 years | Google Analytics - user identification |
| _gid | Performance | 24 hours | Google Analytics - session tracking |
| _gat | Performance | 1 minute | Google Analytics - request throttling |
| cfs_article_track | Performance | 30 days | Tracks recently read articles |
| cfs_theme | Functional | 1 year | Remembers theme preference (light/dark mode) |
| cfs_language | Functional | 1 year | Stores preferred language setting |
| utm_source, utm_medium, utm_campaign | Marketing | Session | Tracks article traffic sources |
| cfs_consent | Essential | 1 year | Records user cookie preferences |
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Settings
You can control and delete cookies 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 manage cookies in popular browsers:
Google Chrome:
Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox:
Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Apple Safari:
Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge:
Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and other site permissions
Cookie Consent
When you first visit Cleanfoodschool, a cookie consent banner appears allowing you to accept or reject certain types of cookies. You can change your preferences at any time through the cookie settings in the page footer.
Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. If enabled, we will respect this preference and limit our use of performance and marketing cookies accordingly.
Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality and your ability to access certain features.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may contain links to external websites and embed content from third parties. These external services may set their own cookies on your device. We are not responsible for the cookie practices of third-party websites.
Third-party services we use include:
- • Google Analytics: For understanding readership patterns and site performance
- • Content Delivery Networks (CDN): For optimizing article and image delivery
- • Social Media Platforms: For embedded content and sharing functionality
For information about how third parties handle cookies, please review their respective privacy policies.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions about how we use cookies or want to discuss your privacy preferences, our editorial team would be happy to help.
Contact our team:
📧 For content questions: [email protected]
📍 Cleanfoodschool
Stadiou Street 55
Heraklion, Greece
Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. When significant changes are made, we will notify you through our website. Your continued use of Cleanfoodschool after changes constitute your acceptance of the updated policy.
Last Updated: January 2024
Effective Date: January 1, 2024
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