Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2025

At Nutrient Balance Core, we believe in transparency about how our editorial platform operates. This cookie policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They allow websites to remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and browsing patterns. Cookies are widely used to enhance user experience and help websites function properly.

Cookies cannot harm your device and do not contain viruses. They serve as useful tools for improving website functionality and understanding how visitors interact with our editorial content.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our website. They enable core features such as page navigation, security, and access to restricted areas of our content. Without these cookies, our website cannot function properly.

Duration: Session or persistent (varies by function)
Examples: Authentication tokens, CSRF protection, session identifiers

Performance Cookies

Performance cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our editorial platform. They collect anonymous data about page load times, browser types, and traffic patterns. This information helps our editorial team improve website performance and user experience.

Duration: Up to 24 months
Examples: Analytics tracking, page performance metrics, user session duration

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enable personalized features on our website, such as remembering your language preference, text size settings, and article bookmarks. They enhance your browsing experience by maintaining preferences across visits.

Duration: Up to 12 months
Examples: Language preferences, display settings, saved articles, user preferences

Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies help us measure the effectiveness of content distribution and editorial outreach. They track which articles and topics resonate with different audience segments, allowing us to deliver more relevant content to our readers.

Duration: Up to 24 months
Examples: Content performance tracking, audience demographics, article recommendations

How We Use Cookies

1

Improving Website Functionality

Cookies ensure our editorial platform loads quickly and functions smoothly across all devices.

2

Analyzing Reader Behavior

We analyze how readers navigate our articles and which topics generate the most engagement, informing our editorial strategy.

3

Personalizing Content

Cookies allow us to remember your reading preferences and recommend articles aligned with your interests.

4

Ensuring Security

Essential cookies protect your account and prevent unauthorized access to your user profile.

5

Measuring Content Reach

We track article distribution across platforms to understand which editorial topics have the broadest impact.

Detailed Cookie List

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Type
nbc_session_id	User session management and authentication	Session	Essential
nbc_user_prefs	Stores user language, text size, and display preferences	12 months	Functional
nbc_analytics	Google Analytics tracking for site performance and user behavior	2 years	Performance
nbc_bookmarks	Tracks saved articles and reading history	12 months	Functional
nbc_content_engagement	Measures article engagement and topic interest	24 months	Marketing
nbc_csrf_token	Cross-Site Request Forgery protection	Session	Essential
nbc_consent_status	Records user cookie consent preferences	12 months	Essential
nbc_page_perf	Monitors page load times and performance metrics	30 days	Performance
nbc_article_recommendations	Personalizes article suggestions based on reading patterns	6 months	Functional
nbc_content_distribution	Tracks article performance across distribution channels	24 months	Marketing

Managing Your Cookies

ℹ️ Browser Controls

You can control cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

View which cookies are stored on your device
Accept or reject specific categories of cookies
Delete cookies from your browsing history
Block certain websites from storing cookies
Enable "Do Not Track" preferences

Browser-Specific Instructions:

Google Chrome

Click Menu → Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data. From there, you can manage cookie preferences for all websites or specific domains.

Mozilla Firefox

Click Menu → Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. You can choose to block all cookies, allow only trusted sites, or manage exceptions for specific websites.

Apple Safari

Click Safari → Preferences → Privacy. Select your preferred cookie policy from options including "Always block," "Allow from websites I visit," or "Always allow."

Microsoft Edge

Click Menu → Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data. Manage cookie settings under "Cookies and other site data."

⚠️ Important Note

Disabling essential cookies may prevent our website from functioning properly. You will still be able to access most of our editorial content, but some features like personalized recommendations and preference saving may be unavailable.

Third-Party Cookies

Our website may include content or services from third-party providers who may set their own cookies on your device. These include:

Google Analytics

Used for analyzing website traffic and reader behavior. Learn more at Google's Privacy Policy

Content Delivery Networks (CDN)

Used to deliver articles, images, and media efficiently to readers globally.

Social Media Integrations

If you share our articles on social platforms, those platforms may set cookies to track engagement.

Email Newsletter Services

If you subscribe to our editorial newsletter, the service provider may use cookies to track email engagement.

We are not responsible for third-party cookies. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies for more information on how they use cookies.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding cookies and personal data:

European Union (GDPR)

If you are in the EU, you have the right to consent to or refuse non-essential cookies. We provide a cookie consent banner to manage your preferences. You can withdraw consent at any time.

California (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have rights regarding the collection and use of cookies and personal information. Visit our Privacy Policy for more details.

Access and Deletion

You can request information about what cookies we store about you or ask for your data to be deleted by contacting our editorial team.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of our editorial platform after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Questions About Our Cookies?

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, our editorial team is here to help. Please reach out with your feedback:

Email:

[email protected]

Mailing Address:

Nutrient Balance Core
Queen Street 30
Liverpool
United Kingdom

We value your privacy and are committed to being transparent about our data practices. Thank you for reading our editorial content.

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