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Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2024

About This Policy

Purefoodhabits ("we," "our," or "us") operates purefoodhabits.info. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our site and improve your experience.

Kärntner Straße 42, Salzburg

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 data files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help websites recognize repeat visitors and remember information about your preferences.

Cookies are essential for many websites to function properly, improve user experience, and provide analytics data that helps us understand how our content is being accessed.

We use cookies to track user engagement with our editorial content, understand which articles resonate with our audience, and optimize site performance.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functionality such as page navigation, site security, and access to secure areas of the website.

Duration: Session or up to 1 year
Purpose: Site functionality and security

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our content. We use analytics tools to measure page views, article engagement, user behavior patterns, and traffic sources.

Duration: Up to 2 years
Purpose: Understanding audience engagement with editorial content

Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our site, including page load times, error messages, and device types. This helps us improve site performance and user experience.

Duration: Up to 1 year
Purpose: Site optimization and technical improvement

Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and preferences, such as language selection, article reading preferences, and content categories of interest.

Duration: Up to 1 year
Purpose: Personalizing your browsing experience

How We Use Cookies

✓ Editorial Content: Track which articles are most read and help us understand reader preferences
✓ Site Performance: Monitor technical performance and identify issues affecting user experience
✓ User Preferences: Remember your language and content preferences during your visit
✓ Traffic Analysis: Understand traffic patterns, referral sources, and user journeys through our content
✓ Security: Protect against fraud and maintain site security

Managing Your Cookies

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can refuse cookies or be alerted when cookies are being sent. Here's how to access cookie settings in popular browsers:

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data

Disabling Cookies

Please note that if you disable cookies, some features of purefoodhabits.info may not function optimally. Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from accessing certain content or using site functionality.

Opt-Out Options

If you wish to opt out of analytics tracking, you may:

Use browser privacy controls or extensions to block tracking cookies
Enable "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals in your browser, though not all sites honor this

Detailed Cookie List

Cookie Name	Type	Duration	Purpose
_ga	Analytics	2 years	Google Analytics - user identification
_ga_*	Analytics	2 years	Google Analytics - session tracking
PHPSESSID	Essential	Session	Server session management
language_pref	Preference	1 year	Remembers language selection
content_category	Preference	1 year	Stores content preference for articles
_gid	Analytics	24 hours	Google Analytics - session unique user ID
purehabits_theme	Preference	1 year	Stores user theme preference (if applicable)
__Host-consent	Essential	1 year	Tracks cookie consent status

This list is representative and may be updated as we implement new features or analytics tools. We only use cookies necessary for site functionality and understanding reader engagement.

Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party services to enhance our site and understand user behavior:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to track visitor behavior, article engagement, and site performance. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect data about site traffic in an anonymized form. Visit Google's Privacy Policy to learn more about their cookie practices.

Third-party services are bound by their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their cookie policies and privacy statements for complete information about their data collection practices.

Data Privacy & GDPR

For information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, please review our Privacy Policy.

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, our processing of data collected through cookies complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Your consent is required for non-essential cookies. You have the right to withdraw consent, access your data, and request deletion of your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Questions About Cookies?

If you have questions about our cookie practices or how we use data collected through cookies, please send us feedback about our content and policies.

Purefoodhabits Editorial Team
Kärntner Straße 42
Salzburg, Austria

For content-related inquiries, you can also reach our editorial team through our FAQ page.

Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our editorial practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.

Continued use of purefoodhabits.info following notification of changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.