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Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2024

About This Policy

At Superfood Nourish School, we are committed to transparency regarding how our website operates. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, what types we use, and how you can manage your preferences. Superfood Nourish School is an editorial platform dedicated to sharing nutritional knowledge and wellness content.

Medical Disclaimer

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 helps websites recognize returning visitors, remember preferences, and improve user experience. Cookies cannot contain viruses or malware, and they cannot access other files on your device.

Most cookies are harmless and enhance your browsing experience. However, you have full control over whether cookies are stored on your device through your browser settings.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and remembering user preferences for the current session.

Duration: Session-based (deleted when you close your browser)

Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. They collect information about page load times, server performance, and navigation patterns. This data helps us optimize our editorial content and website infrastructure.

Duration: Persistent (up to 2 years)

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to measure traffic, analyze user behavior, and understand which articles and topics resonate with our readers. This information guides our editorial decisions and helps us improve content quality.

Duration: Persistent (up to 2 years)

Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and settings, such as language selection, text size, and content preferences. They enable a personalized reading experience across multiple visits.

Duration: Persistent (up to 1 year)

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used by advertising partners to track user behavior across websites for targeted content recommendations. You can disable these cookies without affecting core functionality.

Duration: Persistent (up to 2 years)

How We Use Cookies

• Improving Content: Understanding which articles are most read helps us create more valuable editorial content for our audience.
• Website Performance: Analyzing how the site performs helps us identify and fix technical issues quickly.
• User Experience: Remembering your preferences ensures a consistent and personalized experience.
• Content Recommendations: Functional cookies help us suggest related articles that match your interests.
• Security: Essential cookies protect against fraud and maintain account security.

Cookie Reference Table

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
PHPSESSID	Essential	Maintains user session for website functionality	Session
consent_preferences	Essential	Stores your cookie consent choices	1 year
_ga	Analytics	Google Analytics - tracks unique user ID	2 years
_gid	Analytics	Google Analytics - tracks session information	24 hours
_gat	Analytics	Google Analytics - request throttling	1 minute
user_preferences	Functional	Remembers text size and language preferences	1 year
reading_history	Functional	Tracks articles you've read for recommendations	6 months
_fbp	Marketing	Facebook - tracks visitor across websites	3 months
personalization_token	Functional	Personalizes content recommendations	1 year
performance_metrics	Performance	Measures website speed and performance	90 days

This table includes common cookies we may use. Specific cookies present may vary based on third-party services currently active on our website.

Managing Your Cookies

Browser Settings

You can control 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 popular browsers:

Google Chrome

Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data → Manage all cookies and site data

Firefox

Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari

Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data

Microsoft Edge

Settings → Privacy → Cookies and other site permissions

Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality and your ability to access certain features. Performance and analytics cookies can be disabled without impact on core functionality.

Third-Party Opt-Out

You can opt out of specific third-party tracking services:

→ Google Analytics: Visit google.com/analytics/terms/us.html for opt-out options
→ Facebook: Manage ad preferences in your Facebook account settings
→ NAI Consumer Opt-Out: Visit optout.networkadvertising.org

Third-Party Cookies

Our website may embed content from third-party services such as Google Analytics, Facebook, and other analytics providers. These services may set their own cookies on your device. We do not control these cookies, but we have agreements with these providers to use cookies only for purposes that support our editorial mission.

Each third-party service has its own privacy policy. We recommend reviewing their policies directly:

• Google Privacy Policy: google.com/policies/privacy
• Facebook Privacy Policy: facebook.com/policy.php

Your Privacy & Data Protection

Cookies alone cannot identify you personally, but they may be linked with other information that can. At Superfood Nourish School, we are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with data protection regulations including GDPR and CCPA.

We only use cookies in ways that are compatible with applicable laws and your reasonable expectations. Your consent is obtained before non-essential cookies are stored on your device.

For detailed information about how we collect, use, and protect your data, please review our complete Privacy Policy.

Your Consent & Control

When you first visit Superfood Nourish School, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. This allows you to:

✓ Accept all cookies for optimal functionality
✓ Accept only essential cookies
✓ Customize your preferences for each cookie type
✓ Withdraw or modify your consent at any time

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by adjusting your consent settings in the footer of our website or through your browser settings. Your preference will be remembered for future visits.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, regulations, or our practices. Any significant changes will be communicated via a prominent notice on our website or through our newsletter.

Your continued use of Superfood Nourish School after such updates indicates your acceptance of the revised policy. We recommend reviewing this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Contact Our Editorial Team

If you have questions about our Cookie Policy, concerns about how cookies are used on our site, or feedback about our data practices, we welcome your inquiry.

Superfood Nourish School
King Street 113
Birmingham

For content questions or policy feedback: [email protected]

Our editorial team typically responds to policy inquiries within 5-7 business days.

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