Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
At Fresh Food Learning (freshfoodlearning.info), we use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and provide you with relevant content. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your options for managing them.
Our Location: Strada Mihai Eminescu 62, Constanța
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 (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our website. They contain information about your browsing activity and preferences, allowing websites to recognize you on return visits.
Cookies are essential for website functionality and help us understand how readers interact with our editorial content. They do not contain personal information that identifies you directly, unless you choose to provide it.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, session management, and security features.
Duration: Session-based or up to 1 year
Performance Cookies
These cookies help us analyze how visitors interact with our content, including which articles are most read, page load times, and user engagement patterns. This data helps our editorial team improve content quality and website performance.
Duration: Up to 2 years
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences, such as language settings, text size, saved articles, and browsing history. They enhance your personalized experience when you return to our site.
Duration: Up to 1 year
Analytical Cookies
We use Google Analytics and similar tools to collect anonymous data about how you navigate our site. This helps us understand content trends, identify popular topics, and evaluate our editorial strategy.
Duration: Up to 2 years
Marketing/Advertising Cookies
These optional cookies track your interests across websites to display content recommendations and relevant articles. They help us understand which topics resonate with our audience.
Duration: Up to 2 years | Status: Optional
How We Use Cookies
- • Site Functionality: Enabling login functionality and maintaining your session throughout your visit
- • Content Personalization: Remembering your reading preferences and language selections
- • Performance Monitoring: Measuring page load speeds and identifying technical issues
- • Editorial Insights: Understanding which articles and topics generate the most reader interest
- • Content Recommendations: Suggesting relevant articles based on your browsing history
- • Security: Protecting against fraud and ensuring website security
Detailed Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session | User session management |
| _ga | Analytical | 2 years | Google Analytics user ID |
| _gid | Analytical | 24 hours | Google Analytics session ID |
| _gat_gtag | Analytical | 1 minute | Google Analytics rate limiting |
| lang_preference | Functional | 1 year | Language preference storage |
| saved_articles | Functional | 1 year | Saved article bookmarks |
| theme_preference | Functional | 1 year | Dark/Light mode preference |
| content_category_interests | Marketing | 2 years | Content recommendation tracking |
| cookie_consent | Essential | 1 year | Stores your cookie preferences |
| utm_source, utm_medium, utm_campaign | Analytical | Session | Traffic source tracking |
How to Manage Your Cookies
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- • View what cookies have been set
- • Delete existing cookies
- • Block new cookies from being created
- • Enable private/incognito browsing mode
Note: Blocking essential cookies may affect website functionality.
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our site, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies or manage your preferences. You can update your choices at any time using the cookie settings menu available in our footer.
Browser-Specific Instructions
For detailed instructions on managing cookies in your specific browser:
- • 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 > Cookies and other site data
Do Not Track (DNT)
Many browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. While we respect this preference, not all websites honor DNT requests. You can enable DNT in your browser's privacy settings for additional control.
Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party services that set their own cookies on your device:
Google Analytics
Analyzes user behavior and website performance. Visit Google's Privacy Policy for more information.
Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)
May set cookies to optimize content delivery and track site performance across regions.
Social Media Integration
If you interact with social sharing buttons, those platforms may set cookies. Refer to their respective privacy policies for details.
Your Privacy Rights
Under GDPR and other privacy regulations, you have the right to:
- • Access: Request information about what cookies we use and how they function
- • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies at any time
- • Delete Data: Request deletion of cookies and associated data
- • Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
For privacy inquiries or to exercise these rights, please contact our editorial team via our FAQ page.
Changes to This Policy
Fresh Food Learning may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our editorial practices. We will notify you of significant changes by:
- • Displaying a prominent notice on our homepage
- • Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
- • Requesting new consent for material changes
Your continued use of our site following changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions about how we use cookies or would like more information about our editorial practices, we'd like to hear from you.
Fresh Food Learning
Strada Mihai Eminescu 62
Constanța, Romania
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