Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
Understanding Our Cookie Usage
Custom Meal Booking Nutrition is committed to transparency regarding how we use cookies on our website. This cookie policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use on our editorial platform.
Our website is an informational resource dedicated to providing readers with evidence-based articles and content about nutrition and meal planning. We use cookies to enhance your reading experience and understand how visitors interact with our platform.
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 that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how visitors use their site.
Key Point: Cookies cannot harm your device and do not contain viruses. They are simply data files that help websites function better and track user interactions.
Most cookies are automatically deleted when you close your browser (session cookies), while others remain on your device until they expire or you delete them (persistent cookies).
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security features, page navigation, and access to secure areas of our site. Without these cookies, the website cannot operate effectively.
Examples: Session ID, authentication tokens, security verification
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website. They help us understand which articles are most popular, how long readers spend on pages, and where visitors navigate. This data helps our editorial team improve content quality and user experience.
Examples: Page views, bounce rates, referral sources, load times
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices to personalize your experience on our site. They may store your language preference, reading preferences, or bookmarked articles for future visits.
Examples: Language selection, theme preference, saved articles
Analytical Cookies
We use Google Analytics and similar tools to gather detailed analytics about visitor behavior. This helps our editorial team understand audience demographics, content performance, and article engagement to inform editorial decisions.
Examples: Google Analytics tracking, user segments, audience insights
Marketing & Social Media Cookies
These cookies may be set by third-party social media platforms (such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) when you share our articles or interact with social widgets on our site. These help track social sharing and engagement metrics.
Examples: Social sharing data, social platform tracking pixels
Cookies We Use - Detailed List
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
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| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session management and user identification | Session |
| _ga | Analytical | Google Analytics user identification | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytical | Google Analytics session tracking | 24 hours |
| _gat | Analytical | Google Analytics request throttling | 1 minute |
| cmbn_theme | Functional | Stores user's theme preference (light/dark mode) | 1 year |
| cmbn_lang | Functional | Remembers selected language preference | 1 year |
| cmbn_bookmarks | Functional | Stores reader's saved/bookmarked articles | 6 months |
| fb_pixel | Marketing | Facebook social sharing and engagement tracking | Session |
| cookie_consent | Essential | Stores user's cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
How We Use Cookies
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Improving Website Functionality
Cookies ensure our editorial platform loads properly, pages navigate smoothly, and security features work as intended.
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Understanding Reader Behavior
Analytics cookies help our editorial team understand which nutrition topics interest our audience most, allowing us to create more relevant content.
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Personalizing Your Experience
Functional cookies remember your preferences, saved articles, and reading history to make future visits more convenient.
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Measuring Content Performance
We track which articles receive the most engagement, where readers spend time, and how they discover our content to inform editorial strategy.
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Monitoring Site Security
Essential cookies help us detect suspicious activity and protect your data on our platform.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- • View the cookies stored on your device
- • Delete individual cookies or all cookies
- • Disable cookies from specific websites
- • Set your browser to ask before accepting new cookies
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 affect the functionality and user experience of our website. Some features may not work properly without these cookies.
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to cookies we set directly, we work with third-party service providers who may also set cookies on your device. These include:
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Google Analytics — For website traffic and user behavior analysis
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Social Media Platforms — For social sharing and engagement tracking when you interact with social widgets
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Content Delivery Networks — For optimizing content delivery and performance
We are not responsible for the cookie practices of third-party services. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies for more information about their cookie usage.
Privacy & Data Protection
We treat the information collected through cookies with the same care and security standards as other personal data. All cookie data is:
- ✓ Collected only for legitimate editorial and operational purposes
- ✓ Kept secure with appropriate technical and organizational measures
- ✓ Not shared with unauthorized third parties
- ✓ Retained only as long as necessary for their stated purpose
For more detailed information about how we handle your data, please review our complete Privacy Policy.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our data practices. When we make material changes, we will notify our readers. Your continued use of our website after updates indicates your acceptance of the updated cookie policy.
Questions About Our Cookies?
If you have questions or concerns about how we use cookies on our platform, or if you need clarification about any aspect of this cookie policy, our editorial team is here to help.
Contact Our Editorial Team:
Email: [email protected]
Address: Via Dante 39, Bologna
For content questions, article feedback, or cookie policy inquiries, please send us a message through our email address.
Key Takeaways
- ✓ We use cookies to improve website functionality and understand reader behavior
- ✓ You have full control over cookie preferences through your browser settings
- ✓ Essential cookies are necessary for the site to function properly