Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
This policy explains how Vitalfoodhabits uses cookies and similar technologies on our editorial platform.
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, remember your preferences, and improve your reading experience. Cookies cannot identify you personally unless you provide that information voluntarily.
We use cookies to maintain the functionality of our editorial platform and analyze how our articles and content are accessed. This helps our editorial team understand which topics resonate with our readers.
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.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:
- User authentication and session management
- Page navigation and access to secure areas
- Content delivery and website stability
- Security features and fraud prevention
Expiration: Session-based (deleted when browser closes) or up to 1 year
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help our editorial team understand how readers interact with our content. They collect anonymous information about:
- Which articles are read most frequently
- How long readers spend on each page
- Traffic patterns and visitor demographics (general location, device type)
- How readers navigate through our content
Expiration: Up to 2 years
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices to personalize your experience, including:
- Language preferences
- Content display settings and reading preferences
- Previously visited articles
- Theme selection (light/dark mode if applicable)
Expiration: Up to 1 year
Marketing & Tracking Cookies
We may use these cookies to measure the effectiveness of our content distribution and understand audience interests:
- Tracking referral sources and how readers find our articles
- Social media integration and sharing analytics
- Content recommendation algorithms
Expiration: Up to 2 years
How We Use Cookies
Improving Content Quality
Analytics cookies allow our editorial team to identify which topics, article formats, and writing styles resonate most with our readers, enabling us to create better, more relevant content.
Enhancing User Experience
Preference cookies remember your settings so you don't need to reconfigure your reading experience each time you visit. This includes language, display preferences, and previously read articles.
Platform Functionality
Essential cookies ensure our website functions smoothly, protecting your data and maintaining secure access to your account and reading history.
Understanding Our Audience
We use aggregated, anonymized cookie data to understand reader interests, traffic patterns, and content performance. This information never identifies individual readers.
Managing Your Cookies
You have full control over cookie settings in your browser. Here are your options:
Browser Controls
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View cookies: See what cookies are stored on your device
- Block cookies: Prevent new cookies from being stored
- Delete cookies: Remove existing cookies from your device
- Set preferences: Allow only certain types of cookies
Instructions for managing cookies vary by browser. Visit your browser's help section or search "manage cookies [browser name]" for guidance.
Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, we provide a consent banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can update these preferences at any time through the cookie settings link in your account dashboard or at the bottom of our pages.
Important Note
Disabling cookies may affect website functionality. Some essential features, such as logging in to your account or accessing personalized reading preferences, may not work properly without cookies enabled.
Cookie Directory
Below is a detailed list of cookies used on Vitalfoodhabits.info:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| vfh_session | Essential | User session management and authentication | Session |
| vfh_user_token | Essential | Secure authentication token | 1 year |
| vfh_language | Preference | Remembers language preference | 1 year |
| vfh_display_mode | Preference | Stores reading view preferences (theme, font size) | 1 year |
| vfh_read_history | Preference | Tracks read articles for personalized recommendations | 90 days |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics - user identifier (anonymized) | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics - session identifier | 24 hours |
| _gat | Analytics | Google Analytics - request throttling | 1 minute |
| vfh_consent | Essential | Records user cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| vfh_utm_source | Marketing | Tracks referral source for content distribution analysis | 90 days |
This table reflects cookies primarily used on our platform. Third-party services may use additional cookies as outlined in our third-party integrations policy.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website integrates with third-party services that may place their own cookies on your device:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how readers interact with our content. Google Analytics sets cookies to track page views, bounce rates, and user flow. Data is anonymized and never identifies individual readers.
Social Media Platforms
If our content is shared on social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn), those platforms may set cookies to track sharing and engagement metrics.
Content Delivery Networks (CDN)
We may use CDN services to deliver our content quickly and reliably. These services may use cookies for performance optimization and security.
We do not control third-party cookies. We encourage you to review their privacy policies to understand how they use cookies. You can typically manage third-party cookies through your browser settings or by visiting the third party's opt-out page.
Your Data Privacy
We Protect Your Privacy
- ✓ No Personal Identification: Cookies used for analytics are anonymized and cannot identify you personally
- ✓ No Selling Data: We never sell your data to third parties or use it for purposes other than improving our editorial platform
- ✓ Secure Storage: All cookie data is stored securely and transmitted using encryption
- ✓ Compliance: We comply with GDPR, CCPA, and other data protection regulations
For more details about how we handle your personal information, please review our full Privacy Policy.
Changes to This Policy
Vitalfoodhabits may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will notify users through:
- A notice on our website homepage
- An updated "Last Modified" date at the top of this policy
- In some cases, we may request renewed consent for certain cookie types
Your continued use of our website after updates to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions about cookies, how we use them, or our privacy practices, our editorial team is here to help.
Contact Information
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address:
Vitalfoodhabits Editorial Team
Via Garibaldi 153
Bologna, Italy