What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us understand how you interact with our content and improve your reading experience. At Healthy Eating Coach, we use cookies to analyze reader behavior, remember your preferences, and provide you with relevant editorial content.

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

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. Without these cookies, our site cannot operate effectively.

Performance & Analytics Cookies

We use these cookies to collect information about how visitors interact with our editorial content. This includes data about which articles are most read, how long readers spend on pages, and which topics generate the most interest. This information helps our editorial team create better content.

Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and preferences, such as your preferred language, font size, or reading mode. They allow us to customize your experience when you return to our website.

Marketing & Tracking Cookies

Third-party services may place cookies on our site to track your browsing behavior across different websites. These help display relevant editorial recommendations and ensure advertising (if present) is appropriate to our readership. You can control these through your browser settings.

How We Use Cookies

• Improving Content: Analyzing which articles and nutrition topics resonate most with our readers
• Personalizing Experience: Remembering your reading preferences and display settings
• Website Performance: Monitoring site speed, functionality, and user experience
• Traffic Analysis: Understanding visitor patterns to optimize our editorial strategy
• Security: Protecting our website and readers from unauthorized access

Managing Your Cookies

You have full control over cookie settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being sent. You can also delete cookies through your browser settings. Below are instructions for popular browsers:

Google Chrome

Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data

Mozilla Firefox

Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Apple Safari

Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data

Microsoft Edge

Settings → Privacy, Search, and Services → Clear browsing data

Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality and your ability to access certain features of our editorial platform.

Detailed Cookie List

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
PHPSESSID	Essential	Session management and security	Session
hec_preferences	Preference	Stores user display preferences and theme settings	1 year
_ga	Analytics	Google Analytics - user identification	2 years
_gid	Analytics	Google Analytics - session tracking	24 hours
_gat	Analytics	Google Analytics - request throttling	1 minute
hec_reader_mode	Preference	Reader display mode preference (dark/light)	1 year
hec_content_lang	Preference	Preferred language for content	1 year
utm_source, utm_medium, utm_campaign	Marketing	Track referral sources and editorial campaign performance	Session
hec_article_history	Preference	Recently read articles for personalization	90 days

This table is accurate as of January 2024. We may update our cookie list periodically. Check back for the latest information.

Third-Party Services

Our website uses third-party services that may place their own cookies on your device. These services help us deliver better content and understand reader behavior:

Google Analytics

Analyzes reader behavior and editorial performance

Learn more about Google's privacy policy

Content Delivery Network (CDN)

Optimizes article images and media delivery for faster loading

May place performance tracking cookies

Social Media Integration

Enables article sharing and social engagement features

Third-party platforms may set their own cookies

Your Privacy Rights

Under data protection regulations, you have the right to:

✓ Access: Request information about cookies and data we collect
✓ Withdraw Consent: Refuse non-essential cookies at any time
✓ Delete: Remove cookies and data from your device
✓ Opt-Out: Disable personalized advertising and tracking

For questions about our cookie practices or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact our editorial team for content feedback at our contact page.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or applicable regulations. Any significant changes will be communicated through our website. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Last Updated: January 2024
Next Review: January 2025

Questions About Cookies?

If you have questions about our cookie practices or how we use data from our readers, we'd like to hear from you. For content questions and feedback about our articles, please reach out to our editorial team:

Email:
[email protected]

Mailing Address:
Healthy Eating Coach
Jalan Asia Afrika 189
Surabaya, Indonesia

We aim to respond to editorial inquiries within 5-7 business days.

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