Balance Body Nutri

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Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2025

Balance Body Nutri (operated from Avenida Libertad 182, Bilbao) uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience on our editorial platform. This policy explains what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

Medical Disclaimer

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 stored on your device when you visit our website. They contain information about your browsing activity and preferences. Cookies help us recognize repeat visitors and improve the functionality and user experience of our editorial platform.

These files are created by the website server and stored locally on your browser. They are harmless and do not contain viruses or malware. Most modern websites use cookies to provide better service to their users.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies

Purpose: These cookies are vital for the basic functioning of our website. They enable core features such as site navigation, access to secure areas, and form submission.

Duration: Session-based (deleted when you close your browser)

Examples: Authentication tokens, CSRF protection, language preferences, accessibility settings

Performance / Analytics Cookies

Purpose: These cookies collect anonymous data about how visitors interact with our site, such as pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns. This helps us understand our audience and improve content quality.

Duration: Up to 2 years

Examples: Google Analytics, traffic sources, page performance metrics, user engagement data

Functional Cookies

Purpose: These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They remember your choices and preferences to provide a customized reading experience.

Duration: Up to 1 year

Examples: Theme preferences (dark/light mode), article reading history, saved sections, font size adjustments

Advertising / Targeting Cookies

Purpose: These cookies track your interests and browsing behavior to display relevant content recommendations and editorial suggestions tailored to your reading preferences.

Duration: Up to 2 years

Examples: Content recommendation tracking, category interests, article type preferences

How We Use Cookies

Our editorial team uses cookies for the following purposes:

✓ Platform Functionality: To ensure our website functions correctly and safely
✓ Content Analysis: To understand which articles and topics engage our readers most
✓ Editorial Improvement: To enhance content quality and relevance based on reader behavior
✓ Personalized Experience: To remember your reading preferences and provide relevant recommendations
✓ Security: To protect against fraudulent activity and maintain site security
✓ Site Performance: To monitor technical performance and user experience metrics

Managing Your Cookies

Browser Cookie Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

View all stored cookies
Delete cookies from your device
Block new cookies from being created
Set specific cookie preferences per website
Enable "Do Not Track" functionality

Consult your browser's help documentation or privacy settings menu to adjust cookie preferences. Common browsers include Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.

Cookie Consent Preferences

When you first visit our site, we present a cookie consent banner. You can:

Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Customize your preferences by cookie category
Change your preferences at any time

Essential cookies cannot be disabled, as they are required for site functionality and security.

Managing Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party services that may set their own cookies:

Google Analytics: Visit Google's opt-out page
Content Delivery Networks: Manage through your browser settings
Advertising Partners: Visit About Ads for industry opt-out options

Detailed Cookie List

Below is a comprehensive list of cookies used on Balance Body Nutri:

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration	Provider
_ga	Analytics	Unique user identification	2 years	Google Analytics
_gid	Analytics	Session user tracking	24 hours	Google Analytics
_gat	Analytics	Request rate limiting	1 minute	Google Analytics
PHPSESSID	Essential	Session management	Session	Balance Body Nutri
csrf_token	Essential	Security token protection	Session	Balance Body Nutri
cookie_consent	Functional	User cookie preferences	1 year	Balance Body Nutri
user_preferences	Functional	Theme and display settings	1 year	Balance Body Nutri
reading_history	Functional	Article read tracking for recommendations	1 year	Balance Body Nutri
lang	Functional	Language preference	1 year	Balance Body Nutri
content_interests	Targeting	Content category interests	2 years	Balance Body Nutri
NID	Targeting	Content personalization	6 months	Google
IDE	Targeting	Ad targeting and tracking	2 years	Doubleclick (Google)

Note: This list is updated regularly to reflect any changes in our cookie usage. We may add or remove cookies as we improve our editorial platform.

Data Privacy & Protection

We are committed to protecting your privacy. All data collected through cookies is:

✓ Anonymized: Personal identifying information is not stored in cookies
✓ Secure: Transmitted using HTTPS encryption
✓ Limited Access: Only our editorial team and authorized vendors access this data
✓ GDPR Compliant: We comply with European data protection regulations
✓ Never Sold: We do not sell or share your data with third parties for marketing

Updates to This Policy

This Cookie Policy may be updated periodically 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 and, when appropriate, by posting a prominent notice on our website.

Continued use of our editorial platform following changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Last Updated: January 2025

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our privacy practices, our editorial team is here to help:

Balance Body Nutri

Avenida Libertad 182
Bilbao, Spain

Email: [email protected]

For content questions or feedback about our articles, please send us a message through email.

We will respond to cookie-related inquiries within 7 business days.