Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit websites. At Performance Nutrition Guide, we use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, understand how our readers interact with our content, and provide you with relevant articles and information.
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 browse our editorial platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.
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:
- User session management
- Security features and fraud prevention
- Loading content and pages correctly
- Remembering your privacy preferences
You cannot disable these cookies as they are required for the site to operate.
Analytical Cookies
We use these cookies to understand how readers interact with our content and platform. They help our editorial team by:
- Tracking page views and article engagement
- Measuring bounce rates and session duration
- Identifying popular nutrition topics and articles
- Analyzing reader demographics and geographic location
- Improving content quality and relevance
These cookies help us create better educational content for our readers.
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and settings on our platform:
- Language and regional preferences
- Font size and display settings
- Saved articles and reading history
- Dark mode or light mode preferences
You can control these cookies through your browser settings.
Marketing Cookies
We may use these cookies to deliver relevant content recommendations and information:
- Recommending articles based on your interests
- Tracking which nutrition topics you engage with most
- Displaying relevant articles across our platform
- Understanding content preferences for newsletters
These cookies help us deliver more personalized editorial content to you.
How We Use Cookies
Content Improvement
Our editorial team uses cookie data to understand which articles resonate most with our readers, helping us create more valuable nutrition content.
Reader Experience
Cookies enable us to remember your preferences, making it easier to navigate our platform and discover relevant nutrition guides and articles.
Platform Performance
We monitor site performance through analytics cookies to ensure fast loading times and optimal functionality for all readers.
Security
Essential cookies protect against fraud and maintain the security of your user session while browsing our platform.
Cookie List
The following table outlines the cookies we use on Performance Nutrition Guide:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Essential | User session management | Session |
| png_user_prefs | Preference | Saves user display and language preferences | 1 year |
| _ga | Analytical | Google Analytics - Tracks unique visitors | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytical | Google Analytics - Session identifier | 24 hours |
| _gat | Analytical | Google Analytics - Request throttling | 10 minutes |
| article_history | Preference | Remembers recently read articles | 90 days |
| cookie_consent | Essential | Stores cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| content_recommendations | Marketing | Personalizes article recommendations | 6 months |
| csrf_token | Essential | CSRF attack prevention | Session |
Managing Your Cookies
RecommendedBrowser Settings
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Google Chrome
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data → Allow or Block specific sites
Mozilla Firefox
Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data → Manage Exceptions
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data → Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge
Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and other site permissions
Cookie Consent
When you first visit Performance Nutrition Guide, we display a cookie consent banner. You can adjust your preferences at any time by:
- Clicking the cookie settings button in the footer of our website
- Accessing your privacy preferences through your account settings
- Using the "Cookie Settings" link available on all pages
Important Note
Disabling essential cookies may impact your ability to use certain features of our website. Non-essential cookies can be disabled without affecting core functionality. Analytical and preference cookies can be disabled without significantly impacting your reading experience.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may contain cookies from third-party services. These services help us with analytics, content delivery, and providing you with the best reading experience. Third-party providers include:
Google Analytics
Helps us understand reader behavior and improve our content. Learn more about Google's privacy policy
Content Delivery Network (CDN)
Ensures fast delivery of articles and images to readers worldwide.
Social Media Platforms
If you engage with social sharing buttons, these platforms may set their own cookies.
We do not have control over third-party cookies. Please review their privacy policies for information on how they use cookies and your data.
Your Privacy & Data Protection
At Performance Nutrition Guide, we take your privacy seriously. We only collect information necessary to improve your reading experience and create better editorial content. We do not:
- Sell your personal data to third parties
- Share cookie data with unrelated marketing companies
- Use cookies to track you across unrelated websites
- Require cookies for accessing our core content
For more information about how we handle your data, please review our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer.
GDPR Compliance: If you are located in the European Union, we comply with GDPR regulations regarding cookie consent and data protection.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this cookie policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or new regulations. Any significant changes will be announced on our website. Your continued use of Performance Nutrition Guide after policy updates constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.
The most recent update to this policy was January 2024. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information about our cookie practices.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions about this cookie policy, how we use cookies, or your privacy on Performance Nutrition Guide, our editorial team is here to help.
We read all inquiries and will respond to your questions about cookies and our privacy practices within 5-7 business days.
Related Resources
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Terms of Service
Our terms & conditions
Data Access Request
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FAQs
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Frequently Asked Questions
You can reach our Data Protection Officer via email at [email protected] or send a postal inquiry to our Barcelona office address listed in the Contact Us section above. We respond to all inquiries within 5-7 business days.
You can disable non-essential cookies at any time through your browser settings or our cookie management panel. However, essential cookies required for site functionality cannot be disabled as they're necessary for the platform to operate properly.
Retention periods vary by cookie type: Essential cookies persist for session duration or up to 1 year; Analytics cookies are retained for 26 months; Marketing cookies for up to 12 months. Users can request deletion at any time via our Data Request form.
Analytics and marketing cookies are shared with trusted partners (Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel) to improve your experience and measure campaign effectiveness. We never sell personal data. All third parties comply with GDPR and similar privacy regulations.
Click the "Cookie Settings" button in the footer of any page to open our preference manager. You can enable or disable cookie categories, and your choices will be saved immediately. You can update your preferences anytime.
Your Privacy Matters to Us
We're committed to transparent data practices and protecting your information. Have questions about how we use cookies? Get in touch with our privacy team today.
Last Updated: January 2025 | Performancenutritionguide © 2025 | All Rights Reserved – CIF: B-50928466
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