Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our website, cleaneatingjourney.info. These files help us understand how you interact with our content, improve your browsing experience, and maintain the functionality of our editorial platform.
Clean Eating Journey is an informational and editorial platform dedicated to providing research-based articles and guides about clean eating, nutrition, and wellness. We use cookies to enhance your reading experience and understand which articles and topics interest our audience most.
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. Without these cookies, parts of our website cannot function correctly.
Examples: Session management, login credentials, security tokens
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website. They track page loading times, performance metrics, and user behavior to help us improve our editorial content delivery and platform functionality.
Examples: Google Analytics, page view tracking, bounce rate analysis
Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences and choices as you browse our articles. They allow us to recognize returning readers and customize content recommendations.
Examples: Font size preferences, language selection, saved articles
Analytical Cookies
These cookies help our editorial team understand which topics and articles resonate with our readers. This information guides our content strategy and helps us publish more relevant nutritional and wellness information.
Examples: Article engagement metrics, reader demographics, content performance data
How We Use Cookies
Improve Website Functionality
Ensure our website operates smoothly and all features work as intended for an optimal reading experience.
Analyze Content Performance
Understand which articles, topics, and guides are most valuable to our readers, helping us create better editorial content.
Personalize Your Experience
Remember your preferences, reading history, and language settings to provide a more personalized browsing experience.
Measure Website Traffic
Track visitor numbers and engagement patterns to assess the reach and impact of our editorial content.
Ensure Security
Protect against fraudulent activity and maintain the security and integrity of our website.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Controls
Most modern browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject all non-essential cookies
- Be prompted when a site sets a cookie
- Delete cookies after each browsing session
Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data
Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality and your ability to access certain features of our editorial platform.
Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, we display a cookie consent banner. You can manage your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings option, typically found in the footer of our pages.
Detailed Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Analytical | Google Analytics - Track user engagement and page views | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytical | Google Analytics - Identify unique users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Analytical | Google Analytics - Throttle request rate | 1 minute |
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Maintain user session and website functionality | Session |
| consent_cookie | Essential | Remember user cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| language_pref | Functional | Store language preference for content delivery | 1 year |
| theme_preference | Functional | Remember dark/light mode preference | 1 year |
| reading_history | Functional | Track recently read articles for personalization | 6 months |
| NID | Performance | Google - Improve advertising relevance and prevent click fraud | 6 months |
This list is subject to updates as we modify our website features and analytics tools. Please review this policy periodically for changes.
Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party services to enhance our editorial platform. These services may place their own cookies on your device:
- Google Analytics: Tracks website performance and user behavior
- Google Search Console: Monitors content indexing and search performance
- Social Media Platforms: Social sharing buttons may set cookies
We have no control over third-party cookies. Please review the privacy policies of these services for more information about their cookie practices.
Your Rights
Under data protection regulations, you have the right to:
- Access information about the cookies we use
- Withdraw consent to non-essential cookies at any time
- Request deletion of cookies
- Opt-out of analytics and tracking (where available)
For questions about our cookie practices, you can contact our editorial team:
Email: [email protected]
Contact Information
For content questions, article feedback, or concerns about our privacy practices:
Clean Eating Journey
ul. Długa 61
Gdańsk, Poland
Email: [email protected]
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our editorial practices, technology, or legal requirements. We recommend reviewing this page regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies. Any significant changes will be announced on our website.