Cookie Policy
Last updated: 15 June 2024
This Cookie Policy explains how Diabetesdiethacks — an editorial publication operated from Rue de la Paix 170, Bordeaux — uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you read our articles and browse our content at diabetesdiethacks.info.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work correctly, more efficiently, and to provide information to the website's owners.
Cookies can be session cookies — which are deleted when you close your browser — or persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them manually.
Cookies set by the website you are visiting are called first-party cookies. Cookies set by other organisations whose content appears on the page are called third-party cookies.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary
Essential for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation, secure access and remembering your cookie preferences. These cannot be disabled.
Always ActiveAnalytical / Performance
Help us understand how readers interact with our articles — which content is most read, how long readers stay and where they navigate from. All data is aggregated and anonymous.
OptionalFunctional
Allow the website to remember choices you have made (such as your region or language preference) to provide a more personalised reading experience on return visits.
OptionalThird-Party
Set by external services embedded in our editorial content, such as analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics) or social sharing widgets. These are governed by each provider's own privacy policy.
Optional3. How We Use Cookies
As an editorial publication focused on diabetes diet information, we use cookies for the following specific purposes:
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Ensuring site functionality: Maintaining stable page loads, navigation and the correct display of editorial content across all devices.
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Measuring readership: Understanding which articles, guides and topics are most valuable to our readers so our editorial team can improve future content.
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Remembering preferences: Storing your cookie consent choice and display preferences (such as font size or language) to avoid repeating prompts on every visit.
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Improving navigation: Tracking aggregated reader journeys through the site to identify where readers find helpful information and where content gaps may exist.
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Security: Helping to detect and prevent fraudulent activity, spam submissions and misuse of our platform.
4. Cookie List
A detailed list of the cookies currently used on diabetesdiethacks.info.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | diabetesdiethacks.info | Necessary | Stores the reader's cookie consent preferences. | 12 months |
| _session_id | diabetesdiethacks.info | Necessary | Maintains the active reader session for stable page navigation. | Session |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Analytical | Distinguishes unique readers for aggregated traffic reporting. | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Analytical | Identifies reader sessions to measure article engagement within 24 hours. | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Analytical | Throttles the analytics request rate to prevent server overload. | 1 minute |
| lang_pref | diabetesdiethacks.info | Functional | Remembers the reader's selected language or regional content preference. | 6 months |
| font_size | diabetesdiethacks.info | Functional | Stores the reader's preferred article font size for comfortable reading. | 6 months |
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have full control over which optional cookies are active. You can change or withdraw your cookie consent at any time. There are several ways to manage cookies:
Our Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit Diabetesdiethacks, a cookie banner allows you to accept or decline optional cookies. You can revisit your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.
Browser Settings
Most browsers let you block or delete cookies through their settings menus. Here are quick links for popular browsers:
Note: Blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of our website.
Opting Out of Analytics
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, you can install the official Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. This prevents your data from being sent to Google Analytics without affecting your overall browsing experience.
Opting Out of Targeted Advertising
You can opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies through the following industry opt-out tools:
6. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our business operations, or our use of cookies. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you via a banner or email.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of Diabetesdiethacks after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We are committed to addressing your inquiries promptly and transparently.
Mailing Address
Diabetesdiethacks
Privacy & Compliance Team
United States
Response Time
We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 5 business days.
Use our contact form for the fastest response. Please include "Cookie Policy" in your subject line.
Your Privacy Is Our Priority
At Diabetesdiethacks, we are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use data. Explore our full Privacy Policy for a complete picture of our data practices.