Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. These files contain information about your browsing activity and preferences. At Balanced Diet Wise, we use cookies to understand how readers interact with our content, improve our editorial platform, and personalize your browsing experience.

This Cookie Policy explains the types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. By continuing to use our platform, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of our website. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, security features, and access to secure areas of our platform.

Session management and user authentication
Security and fraud prevention
Load balancing and site stability
Remembering your privacy preferences

You cannot disable these cookies as the website will not function properly without them.

2. Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how readers engage with our content. We collect information about page visits, article performance, reading patterns, and user behavior to improve our editorial platform.

Tracking page views and article engagement
Measuring content performance and popularity
Understanding user demographics and reading habits
Identifying technical issues and optimizing site speed

You can disable these cookies, but doing so may limit our ability to improve your experience.

3. Preference & Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember your personal choices and settings to enhance your browsing experience on subsequent visits.

Language and regional preferences
Article reading preferences and saved content
Display settings (font size, theme preferences)
Recently viewed articles and content history

Disabling these cookies may reduce the personalization of your experience.

4. Marketing & Social Media Cookies

These cookies are used to track how our content is shared and to understand which articles resonate with readers across different platforms.

Tracking social media shares and engagement
Understanding content reach and audience behavior
Integrating social media features on our platform
Measuring the effectiveness of editorial partnerships

These cookies are optional and can be managed through your preferences.

How We Use Cookies

Content Improvement

We analyze which articles are most read, how long readers spend on content, and which topics generate the most engagement to guide our editorial direction.

User Experience

Cookies help us remember your preferences, customize content recommendations, and ensure our platform loads quickly on your device.

Security & Fraud Prevention

Essential cookies protect your account, prevent unauthorized access, and maintain the integrity of our editorial platform.

Analytics & Reporting

We use aggregated, anonymous data to understand audience behavior, measure platform performance, and identify trending health and nutrition topics.

Managing Your Cookies

Cookie Consent Manager

When you first visit our site, a cookie consent banner appears at the bottom of your screen. You can:

Accept All - Consent to all cookies including analytics and marketing
Reject Non-Essential - Accept only essential cookies necessary for site function
Manage Preferences - Customize which cookie categories to enable
View Details - Learn more about specific cookies and their purposes

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when a website is attempting to place a cookie on your device. Here's how:

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and other site data

Note: Disabling cookies may affect your ability to access certain features of our platform.

Do Not Track (DNT)

If you have enabled the Do Not Track setting in your browser, we will respect this preference and limit our collection of behavioral data. However, we will still use essential cookies required for site functionality and security.

Third-Party Tools

You can use third-party tools to manage cookies across multiple websites:

Your Online Choices (youronlinechoices.com) - Manage behavioral advertising cookies
Network Advertising Initiative (networkadvertising.org) - Opt-out of targeted advertising

Complete Cookie List

Below is a detailed list of cookies used on the Balanced Diet Wise platform:

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Expiration
`bdw_session`	Essential	Maintains user session and login information	Session
`cookie_consent`	Essential	Remembers your cookie preference choices	12 months
`csrf_token`	Essential	Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks	Session
`_ga`	Analytics	Google Analytics - Tracks user interactions and page views	2 years
`_ga_*`	Analytics	Google Analytics 4 - Enhanced event tracking	2 years
`_gid`	Analytics	Google Analytics - Distinguishes users for analytics	24 hours
`bdw_content_prefs`	Preference	Stores your content preferences and reading history	6 months
`bdw_language`	Preference	Remembers your language preference	1 year
`bdw_theme`	Preference	Stores display theme preference (light/dark mode)	1 year
`bdw_saved_articles`	Preference	Tracks articles you've bookmarked for later reading	6 months
`_fbp`	Marketing	Facebook - Tracks conversions and user behavior	3 months
`_twitter_sess`	Marketing	Twitter - Measures content sharing and engagement	Session
`__utma`	Analytics	Distinguishes users and tracks sessions	2 years
`__utmz`	Analytics	Tracks referral source and marketing campaign information	6 months

This list is updated periodically as we may add or remove cookies. The cookie names and purposes are subject to change based on updates to our analytics and marketing tools.

Third-Party Cookies

Our platform uses services from third-party providers that may set their own cookies on your device:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how readers interact with our content. Google may set cookies to track your behavior across the web.

Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

Social Media Platforms

Facebook, Twitter, and other social platforms may set cookies to track how our content is shared and engaged with on their networks.

Please review each platform's privacy policy for details on their cookie practices.

Content Delivery Network (CDN)

Our CDN provider may set cookies to optimize content delivery and measure performance metrics across different regions.

Data Protection & Privacy

At Balanced Diet Wise, we take your privacy seriously. The data we collect through cookies is:

Aggregated and Anonymized: Most analytics data is aggregated across many users and does not identify you personally
Secure: All data transmission is encrypted using industry-standard protocols
Limited: We only collect data necessary for site functionality, security, and editorial improvement
Compliant: Our practices comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other privacy laws
Non-Commercial: As an editorial platform, we do not sell your data to third parties for commercial purposes

For complete information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, please review our Privacy Policy.

Your Privacy Rights

Under applicable privacy laws, you have the right to:

Access what data we hold about you

Request correction of inaccurate data

Request deletion of your data

Opt out of marketing communications

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