Cookie Policy
Berliner Straße 33, Berlin
Last Updated: January 2024
Nutrition Schedule Plus ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website (nutritionscheduleplus.info) to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site usage, and improve our editorial content. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit our website. They contain information about your visit and help websites recognize and remember you during subsequent visits.
Cookies serve various purposes: they can store login information, remember your preferences, track how you interact with our content, and help us understand reader behavior to improve our editorial offerings.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, security, and access to restricted areas of our site.
Examples: Session identification, CSRF protection, authentication tokens
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, including which pages are most popular, how long readers spend on articles, and how they navigate between sections. This data helps our editorial team understand what content resonates with our audience.
Examples: Google Analytics, page view tracking, scroll depth measurement
Preference & Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices to personalize your experience, such as language selection, theme preference (dark/light mode), and font size adjustments for accessibility.
Examples: Language preference, reading view settings, bookmarked articles
Marketing & Tracking Cookies
These cookies track your activity across our website and potentially other websites to build a profile of your interests. This information may be used to display relevant content and advertisements from our advertising partners.
Examples: Third-party ad pixels, remarketing tags, social media tracking
How We Use Cookies
- • Improving Content: We analyze which nutrition and health articles receive the most engagement to guide our editorial planning.
- • User Experience: Cookies help us remember your preferences and provide a consistent, personalized browsing experience.
- • Security: Essential cookies protect your account and prevent fraudulent activity.
- • Website Performance: We monitor site performance and fix technical issues through analytics data.
- • Relevant Content: Cookies help us display articles and resources aligned with your interests in nutrition and wellness.
Detailed Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session | Session management and user authentication |
| nsp_preferences | Preference | 1 year | Stores user content preferences and reading settings |
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics unique visitor identification |
| _gid | Analytics | 24 hours | Google Analytics session tracking |
| _gat | Analytics | 1 minute | Google Analytics request throttling |
| nsp_article_history | Functional | 90 days | Tracks recently read articles for recommendations |
| utm_source, utm_medium | Analytics | Session | Tracks referral source and campaign data |
| _fbp | Marketing | 3 months | Facebook pixel tracking for content performance |
| nsp_consent | Essential | 1 year | Stores your cookie consent preferences |
This list is updated regularly. Third-party partners may place additional cookies on your device.
Managing Your Cookies
Cookie Consent Settings
When you first visit our site, we display a cookie consent banner. You can:
- ✓ Accept all cookies: Allow all cookies to enhance your experience
- ✓ Manage preferences: Choose which cookie types to allow
- ✓ Reject non-essential cookies: Only essential cookies will be placed
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can:
- • View which cookies have been stored on your device
- • Delete cookies individually or all at once
- • Block cookies from specific websites
- • Enable "Do Not Track" signals (if your browser supports it)
Note: Disabling cookies may affect site functionality and prevent you from accessing certain features or personalized content recommendations.
Third-Party Tools
You can manage interest-based advertising preferences through industry opt-out tools:
- • Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): optout.networkadvertising.org
- • Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): optout.aboutads.info
- • Your Online Choices: youronlinechoices.eu (EU residents)
Third-Party Cookies
Our website uses services from third-party providers who may place cookies on your device:
- Google Analytics Analyzes visitor behavior and website performance
- Facebook Pixel Tracks content engagement and user interactions
- Social Media Plugins Enables article sharing and social features
- Advertising Networks Delivers relevant content and advertisements
These third parties have their own privacy policies and may use cookies to build profiles of your interests. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how they handle your data.
Legal Basis for Cookie Use
We use cookies based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: We obtain your consent for non-essential cookies through our cookie banner
- Necessity: Essential cookies are necessary to provide website functionality
- Legitimate Interest: We use analytics to improve content quality and editorial decisions
For residents of the European Union and similar jurisdictions, this cookie policy complies with GDPR and ePrivacy Directive requirements regarding electronic communications.
Data Retention
We retain cookie data according to the following schedule:
- • Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- • Persistent cookies: Retained for the period specified by each cookie (see cookie list table)
- • Analytics data: Aggregated data retained for up to 26 months
You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings, which will reset your retention period.
Questions About Our Cookies?
If you have questions about this cookie policy or wish to discuss how we use cookies, please contact our editorial team:
Nutrition Schedule Plus
Berliner Straße 33
Berlin, Germany
For content feedback and inquiries:
Send us your questions about our policies or editorial content
Policy Updates
We may update this cookie policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date above.
Your continued use of Nutritionscheduleplus following the posting of revised cookie policy means that you accept and agree to the changes.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have any questions or concerns about how we use cookies or our data practices, please don't hesitate to reach out to our team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function properly, such as authentication and security. Non-essential cookies enhance user experience through analytics and personalization but are not required for basic functionality. You can disable non-essential cookies through your browser settings without affecting core features.
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View stored cookies
- Delete specific cookies or all cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Enable "Do Not Track" features
Please note that disabling essential cookies may limit website functionality.
Yes, we use third-party cookies from analytics providers, social media platforms, and advertising networks. These cookies help us understand user behavior and provide personalized content. You can manage third-party cookies through your browser settings and opt-out tools provided by individual providers.
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect cookie data. Our website uses HTTPS encryption, and we do not store sensitive personal information in cookies. However, no security system is completely impenetrable, so we recommend reviewing your privacy settings regularly.
Cookie retention periods vary depending on the type. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser, while persistent cookies may be retained for weeks, months, or years. Analytics cookies are typically retained for up to 2 years. You can modify retention preferences in your account settings or contact our support team.