Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
About This Policy
Natural Healthy Meals is an editorial platform dedicated to providing health and nutrition information. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website (naturalhealthymeals.info) to enhance your reading experience and understand how our content is being used.
We are committed to transparency regarding data collection. This policy details what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can control them.
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 a website. They contain information that is sent back to the website on your next visit. Cookies help websites remember preferences, track user behavior, and improve functionality.
Session Cookies
Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They help track your activity during a single visit.
Persistent Cookies
Long-term cookies that remain on your device for weeks or months. They help remember your preferences across visits.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, security, and access to restricted areas. Without essential cookies, the website cannot operate correctly.
- Session management and user authentication
- Security and fraud prevention
- Website stability and performance
- Preference persistence (theme, layout)
2. Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how readers interact with our content. We collect anonymous data about page views, article engagement, and user flow to improve our editorial offerings and ensure our content meets reader needs.
- Tracking page views and articles read
- Measuring time spent on content
- Understanding audience demographics (anonymously)
- Identifying popular articles and topics
- Improving site navigation and structure
3. Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They remember your choices and preferences to provide a customized reading experience.
- Language and locale preferences
- Font size and display settings
- Saved articles or bookmarks
- Dark mode or theme preferences
- Recently viewed articles
4. Performance Cookies
These cookies monitor website performance and reliability. They help us identify and fix technical issues to ensure you have a smooth reading experience.
- Page load times and performance metrics
- Error tracking and reporting
- Server response times
- Content delivery optimization
Complete Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| nhm_session | Essential | Session | User session management and authentication |
| nhm_preferences | Functional | 12 months | Theme, language, and display preferences |
| _ga | Analytics | 24 months | Google Analytics - unique visitor identification |
| _gid | Analytics | 24 hours | Google Analytics - session identification |
| _gat | Analytics | 1 minute | Google Analytics - request throttling |
| nhm_content_tracker | Analytics | 30 days | Track article views and engagement metrics |
| nhm_recent_articles | Functional | 30 days | Remember recently viewed articles |
| nhm_performance | Performance | 7 days | Monitor page load performance and errors |
| nhm_consent | Essential | 12 months | Record cookie consent preferences |
| nhm_security | Essential | Session | Prevent unauthorized access and fraud |
How to Manage Cookies
Browser Cookie Controls
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being set. Here's how to manage cookies in common browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data
- Internet Explorer: Tools → Internet Options → General → Delete
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can adjust your preferences by clicking the "Manage Preferences" button. You can change your selections at any time by accessing the cookie settings in your account or at the bottom of any page.
Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers include a Do Not Track feature. We respect DNT signals and will limit non-essential cookie placement when you have DNT enabled.
Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality and usability of our website. Analytics and functional cookies are optional and can be disabled without impacting core functionality.
How We Use Cookie Data
As an editorial platform, we use cookie data exclusively to improve our content and reader experience. We do not sell cookie data to third parties. Here's how we use this information:
Content Analysis
We analyze which articles are most read and which topics generate the most engagement. This helps our editorial team understand reader interests and create better health and nutrition content.
User Experience Improvement
Cookie data helps us improve site navigation, identify technical issues, and optimize page loading speeds to ensure you have the best reading experience possible.
Personalization
We use functional cookies to remember your preferences, such as language selection and display settings, so your experience is customized to your choices.
Aggregated Reporting
We create anonymized, aggregated reports about website usage trends. These reports do not identify individual readers and help guide our editorial strategy.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website uses the following third-party services that may set cookies:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how readers use our website. Google Analytics sets cookies to track your visit. The data is anonymized and aggregated.
Content Delivery Network (CDN)
We use a CDN to deliver articles, images, and media faster. The CDN may set performance-related cookies to optimize content delivery.
Important: We do not allow third parties to set advertising or marketing cookies on our site. Natural Healthy Meals is an editorial platform without commercial advertising, and we maintain this standard to protect reader privacy.
Data Security
We take the security of cookie data seriously. All data transmitted via cookies is encrypted using secure protocols (HTTPS). Cookie data is stored securely and accessed only by authorized personnel.
- We use secure, encrypted connections (SSL/TLS) for all data transmission
- Essential cookies contain no sensitive personal information
- Analytics data is anonymized and aggregated
- We regularly audit our security practices
- Cookie data is retained only as long as necessary
Children's Privacy
Natural Healthy Meals does not knowingly collect cookies from children under 13 years of age. If we become aware that we have collected cookie data from a child under 13, we will delete that data immediately. If you believe we have collected cookie data from a child under 13, please contact our editorial team at [email protected].
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify readers of significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date at the top.
Your continued use of our website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact our editorial team:
Natural Healthy Meals
Panepistimiou 98
Athens, Greece
Email: [email protected]
For content feedback and questions about our articles, please send us an email with your inquiry.
Related Policies
Learn more about how we handle your information by reviewing our other policies:
Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your personal data
Terms of Service
Our conditions and terms for using Natural Healthy Meals
Cookie Policy
Information about cookies and tracking technologies
Accessibility
Our commitment to making our site accessible to all users