Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 2024
Nutrition Core Wisdom • Queen Street 105, Bristol
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About This Cookie Policy
At Nutrition Core Wisdom, we use cookies to enhance your experience on our editorial platform. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
We are committed to transparency and your privacy. Our use of cookies is minimal and focused entirely on improving content delivery and understanding how readers interact with our articles and resources.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit and preferences. Cookies are harmless and do not contain viruses or malware.
Session Cookies
Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They help us maintain your experience during your visit.
Persistent Cookies
Cookies that remain on your device for a set period. They help us 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 core features such as page navigation, security, and access to restricted areas of the site.
Purpose: Website functionality and security
Expiration: Session or 12 months
2. Analytical Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our content. We collect anonymized data about page views, article engagement, and user behavior to improve our editorial content and platform performance.
Purpose: Website analytics and content improvement
Expiration: Up to 24 months
3. Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and settings, such as language preferences, article bookmarks, and reading history, to personalize your experience on our platform.
Purpose: User preferences and personalization
Expiration: Up to 12 months
4. Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization features, such as remembering your scroll position, search queries, and content preferences.
Purpose: Enhanced user experience
Expiration: Up to 6 months
How We Use Cookies
- ✓ Improving Content: Understanding which articles and topics resonate with our readers
- ✓ Enhancing User Experience: Remembering your preferences and reading habits
- ✓ Website Performance: Analyzing site performance and identifying technical issues
- ✓ Security: Protecting your account and preventing fraud
- ✓ Content Recommendations: Suggesting relevant articles based on your reading history
Complete Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ncw_session | Essential | Session management | Session |
| ncw_user_pref | Preference | Language and display settings | 12 months |
| _ga | Analytical | Google Analytics tracking | 24 months |
| _ga_* | Analytical | Google Analytics session tracking | 24 months |
| ncw_article_history | Functionality | Reading history and recommendations | 6 months |
| ncw_bookmarks | Functionality | Saved articles and bookmarks | 12 months |
| ncw_search_history | Preference | Recent search queries | 3 months |
| ncw_theme_pref | Preference | Dark/light mode preference | 12 months |
| _hjid | Analytical | Hotjar analytics (optional) | 365 days |
| consent_preferences | Essential | Remembers your cookie consent choices | 12 months |
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Disable all cookies entirely
- Set alerts when cookies are being set
Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality and your ability to access certain features.
Browser Instructions
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data
Cookie Consent Management
When you first visit our site, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your preferences for each cookie type
- Change your preferences at any time via the cookie settings link in our footer
Opt-Out Options
To opt out of specific analytics services:
- Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Hotjar: Visit their opt-out page
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be set by third-party service providers who help us deliver and improve our content. These may include:
Google Analytics
For website traffic analysis and user behavior insights
Hotjar
For heatmaps and session recordings (optional, requires consent)
Content Delivery Networks (CDN)
For fast content delivery and performance optimization
These third parties have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them to understand how they use cookies and your data.
Your Privacy Rights
Your privacy is important to us. Our cookie practices comply with relevant privacy regulations including GDPR and CCPA.
- ✓ Right to Know: You can request information about what cookies we use and how we use them
- ✓ Right to Opt-Out: You can decline non-essential cookies at any time
- ✓ Right to Delete: You can request deletion of cookies that identify you
- ✓ Right to Access: You can access a copy of the data collected through cookies
Questions About Our Cookies?
If you have questions about our cookie policy or how we use cookies, our editorial team would like to hear from you.
Send us feedback: [email protected]
Our Address: Queen Street 105, Bristol
Policy Updates
We review and update this cookie policy regularly to reflect changes in our practices, technology, and applicable regulations. The date at the top of this page indicates when it was last updated.
Significant changes to this policy will be communicated through our website. We encourage you to check back periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.