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Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2024

Overview

Dietary Guide Master operates dietaryguidemaster.info as an informational and editorial resource. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, understand user behavior, and maintain our service quality. We are committed to transparency regarding our data practices.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They contain information that allows us and our service providers to recognize you across sessions and tailor your experience. Cookies serve various functions—from remembering your preferences to analyzing how visitors interact with our content.

Note: Cookies are not programs and cannot harm your device. You can control cookie settings through your browser at any time.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and session management. Without essential cookies, our website cannot operate as intended.

Examples: Session ID, authentication tokens, security preferences

2. Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. They collect anonymous data about page views, article engagement, content performance, and user journeys. This information allows us to improve our editorial content and user experience.

Examples: Google Analytics, page visit duration, content interaction metrics

3. Preference & Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and settings to enhance your browsing experience. They store information about your preferred content categories, language preferences, and interface customization.

Examples: Theme preference, content category filters, display settings

4. Marketing & Third-Party Cookies

These cookies are set by third-party services and partners to track your interests across websites. They help us understand audience demographics and content preferences. Some may be used for displaying relevant content recommendations.

Examples: Facebook Pixel, advertising networks, content recommendation services

How We Use Cookies

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Content Personalization:
Tailoring article recommendations based on your reading history and interests
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Analytics & Research:
Analyzing which articles are most popular, content engagement metrics, and user behavior patterns
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Performance Optimization:
Ensuring our website loads quickly and identifying technical issues
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Security:
Protecting against fraud and maintaining a secure browsing environment
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User Preferences:
Remembering your display preferences and saved reading lists

Detailed Cookie List

Cookie Name	Type	Expiration	Purpose
PHPSESSID	Essential	Session	Session management and user identification
_ga	Performance	2 years	Google Analytics user identifier
_ga_XXXXXXXXXX	Performance	2 years	Google Analytics session tracking
_gid	Performance	24 hours	Google Analytics session identifier
dgm_theme	Preference	1 year	Display theme preference (light/dark mode)
dgm_content_pref	Preference	6 months	Content category preferences
fr	Marketing	90 days	Facebook Pixel tracking
_fbp	Marketing	90 days	Facebook conversion tracking
cookie_consent	Essential	1 year	Records user cookie consent preferences

How to Manage Cookies

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through preferences or settings. You can choose to accept or reject cookies, or receive notifications when cookies are being set. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

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 → Clear browsing data

Important: Disabling essential cookies may impact website functionality and your ability to access certain features.

Opt-Out Options

You can opt out of specific third-party tracking services:

• Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Facebook Pixel: Adjust your Facebook ad preferences or opt out through your account settings
• General Advertising Cookies: Visit the Digital Advertising Alliance at optout.aboutads.info

Cookie Consent Management

We provide a cookie consent banner when you first visit our site. You can manage your consent preferences at any time by adjusting your browser settings or through the cookie preference tool in our website footer.

Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. At this time, there is no industry standard for recognizing or implementing DNT signals. We currently do not respond to DNT browser signals, but we respect your privacy choices through other mechanisms outlined in this policy and our Privacy Policy.

Third-Party Services

Our website integrates with third-party services that may set their own cookies:

Google Analytics: Analyzes website traffic and user behavior. Read their privacy policy at policies.google.com
Facebook Pixel: Tracks conversions and audience insights. See Facebook's data policy at facebook.com/policies
Content Delivery Networks (CDN): Optimize content delivery and performance

We are not responsible for these third parties' cookie practices. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies directly.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was most recently revised. Your continued use of our website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Questions About Cookies?

If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact our editorial team. We're happy to provide clarification about our data practices.

Dietary Guide Master
King Street 45
London

[email protected]

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