Cookie Policy
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Last updated: January 2025
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This Cookie Policy explains how Balanced Plate Training uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. We are committed to transparency about how we collect and use information to improve your experience as you explore our editorial content.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our website. They help us recognize your device and store information about your browsing preferences. Cookies are widely used to make websites function more efficiently and to provide analytical data about site usage.
Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage, which work similarly to cookies in tracking user interactions with our content.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functionality such as page navigation, security features, and access to restricted areas. Without these cookies, certain services you've requested cannot be properly delivered.
Status: Always active (cannot be disabled)
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our editorial platform. They collect anonymous data about which articles are read most frequently, how long readers spend on pages, and how they navigate through our content. This information helps our editorial team create more relevant and engaging articles.
Status: Requires your consent
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and preferences when you visit our site, such as language selection, text size, or display preferences. They help us customize your experience so that you don't have to reset your preferences on each visit.
Status: Requires your consent
Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your activity across websites to display relevant content and advertisements. They help us understand audience interests and article performance. Some of these cookies are set by third-party advertising partners.
Status: Requires your consent
How We Use Cookies
- • Improving User Experience: Understanding how you navigate our content to make the editorial platform more intuitive and user-friendly
- • Content Analytics: Measuring which articles, topics, and sections are most popular with our readers
- • Personalizing Content: Remembering your reading preferences to recommend relevant articles
- • Security: Protecting against fraud and maintaining website security
- • Performance Monitoring: Identifying technical issues and optimizing website performance
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find cookie controls in your browser's preferences or privacy settings. You can choose to:
- ✓ Accept all cookies
- ✓ Accept only essential cookies
- ✓ Block all cookies
- ✓ Delete cookies at any time
Note: Blocking essential cookies may affect website functionality.
Our Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our site, we display a cookie consent banner asking for your permission to use non-essential cookies. You can adjust your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings option, typically found in the footer of our website.
Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. We respect these signals, though browser support and effectiveness vary. Please note that our website may not fully support all Do Not Track requests at this time.
Cookie List
The following table details the cookies and tracking technologies we use on balancedplatetraining.info:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session management | Session |
| bp_consent | Preference | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics - tracks user sessions | 24 hours |
| _gat | Analytics | Google Analytics - request rate limiting | 1 minute |
| bp_language | Preference | Remembers your language preference | 1 year |
| bp_theme | Preference | Stores your display theme preference | 1 year |
| fbp | Marketing | Facebook Pixel - measures ad campaign effectiveness | 3 months |
| _uetsid | Marketing | Bing Ads - tracks visitor behavior | Session + 16 days |
| bp_readtime | Preference | Records article reading preferences | 30 days |
Third-Party Partners
We work with trusted third-party service providers who may set cookies on our site:
Data Protection & Privacy
We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws.
Any information collected through cookies is processed in accordance with our Privacy Disclaimer. We do not sell personal information to third parties. All data collected is used solely for improving your experience on our editorial platform.
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. For inquiries about cookies or privacy, please contact our editorial team through our feedback channels.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions about our cookie practices or this policy, our editorial team is here to help.
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