Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
About This Cookie Policy
Mealwise Guidance ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the mealwiseguidance.info website. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform.
We are committed to transparency regarding how we collect and use information. This policy provides detailed information about the types of 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.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our website. They contain information that allows us to recognize your browser or device on future visits.
Cookies serve various purposes, including remembering your preferences, understanding how you use our platform, and improving your browsing experience.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and enable core features such as:
- User authentication and account security
- Content delivery and page navigation
- Protection against fraudulent activities
- Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
These cookies cannot be disabled without impacting website functionality.
2. Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting anonymous data about page performance and user interactions, such as:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Click patterns and user flow
- Error messages and technical issues
- Website loading times and performance metrics
Data collected is aggregated and does not identify individual users.
3. Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your user experience by remembering your preferences and choices, including:
- Language and region preferences
- Font size and display settings
- Articles you've bookmarked or saved
- Previous search queries and filters applied
4. Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to measure website traffic, user behavior, and content performance. This helps us improve our editorial offerings and website structure:
- Traffic sources and referral information
- Most and least popular articles
- User demographics and interests (anonymized)
- Conversion metrics for our editorial goals
How We Use Cookies
Improving Content: We analyze which articles and topics generate the most interest to guide our editorial decisions and create more valuable content for our readers.
Enhancing User Experience: Cookies help us understand how you navigate our platform so we can optimize site structure, search functionality, and content discovery.
Technical Optimization: We monitor website performance and user experience to identify and resolve technical issues quickly.
Security: Cookies help us protect against unauthorized access and maintain the integrity of our platform.
Legal Compliance: We use cookies to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations regarding data protection and user privacy.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete specific cookies or all cookies
- Block cookies from certain websites
- Disable third-party cookies
- Set preferences for cookie acceptance
Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality and your ability to access certain features.
Opt-Out Options
For analytics and performance tracking, you may use the following opt-out options:
- Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Your browser's "Do Not Track" feature
- Cookie preference center on our website
Clearing Cookies
You can clear cookies from your device at any time through your browser's settings. Instructions vary by browser and device type. We recommend consulting your browser's help documentation for specific steps.
Detailed Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | User session management | Session |
| mwg_preferences | Functional | Stores user display and language preferences | 1 year |
| mwg_saved_articles | Functional | Remembers bookmarked and saved articles | 6 months |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics - user identification | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics - session tracking | 24 hours |
| _gat | Analytics | Google Analytics - request throttling | 1 minute |
| mwg_performance | Performance | Monitors page load times and performance | 30 days |
| mwg_search_history | Functional | Stores recent search queries | 3 months |
| mwg_cookie_consent | Essential | Records user cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| mwg_security_token | Essential | Security and fraud prevention | Session |
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may include content or services from third-party providers that set their own cookies:
Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand website traffic and user behavior. Google sets cookies to track your interactions. You can opt out at support.google.com/analytics
Content Delivery Networks (CDN): Third-party CDNs may set cookies to optimize content delivery and performance tracking.
Security Services: Third-party security providers may use cookies to protect against malicious activity and ensure platform security.
We do not control third-party cookies. We encourage you to review their privacy policies to understand their data practices.
Data Protection & Privacy
We take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting your personal data. Information collected through cookies is handled in accordance with applicable data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Data Security: We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect cookie data from unauthorized access and misuse.
Data Retention: We retain cookie data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy.
Your Rights: You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your data. For requests, please send feedback to our editorial team.
Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
Your continued use of our website following any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy. We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed about our cookie practices.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please send us feedback about our policies. Our editorial team is here to help clarify our practices.
Mealwise Guidance
Plaza España 86
Valencia, Spain
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