Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
About This Cookie Policy
Diet Nutrition Quest ("we," "us," or "our") operates dietnutritionquest.info as an informational and editorial platform dedicated to providing nutrition and health content. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and understand how our editorial content is accessed.
By accessing our site, you acknowledge and consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
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 smartphone) when you visit a website. They contain information that helps websites recognize your device, remember your preferences, and improve your browsing experience. Cookies expire after a set period or can be manually deleted.
Similar Technologies: We may also use pixels, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies that function similarly to cookies.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of our website. They enable core features such as page navigation, accessing secure areas, and loading content.
- Site navigation and functionality
- Security and fraud detection
- Form submission processing
- Access to restricted editorial content areas
Duration: Session-based or persistent (up to 12 months)
2. Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how readers interact with our editorial content. We collect anonymized data about page views, article engagement, and user flow to improve our content and site structure.
- Page visit frequency and duration
- Most-read articles and topics
- Device and browser information
- Geographic location (country/region level)
- Content performance metrics
Duration: 13 months
3. Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices to personalize your reading experience across visits.
- Language and display preferences
- Saved reading history
- Content category preferences
- Dark mode or theme selections
Duration: Up to 2 years
4. Targeting & Advertising Cookies
We use advertising cookies to deliver relevant ads and measure advertising effectiveness. These may be set by advertising partners and third-party networks.
- Personalized ad recommendations
- Ad campaign performance tracking
- Cross-site audience insights
- Frequency capping (limiting ad repetition)
Duration: Up to 13 months
How We Use Cookies
Content Optimization
We analyze which articles and topics generate the most engagement to improve our editorial strategy and content recommendations.
User Experience Enhancement
Cookies remember your preferences, login status, and reading history to deliver a seamless, personalized browsing experience.
Security & Fraud Prevention
Essential cookies help protect your account and detect suspicious activities to keep our platform secure.
Advertising & Partnerships
Third-party advertising cookies help deliver relevant ads and measure campaign performance, supporting our editorial platform.
Analytics & Reporting
Anonymized analytics help us understand reader demographics, traffic patterns, and content performance trends.
Third-Party Cookies
We partner with third-party service providers who may set their own cookies on our site:
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Google Analytics
Provides detailed analytics about site traffic and reader behavior.
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Google Ads & DoubleClick
Delivers targeted advertisements across our platform and partner networks.
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Facebook Pixel
Tracks conversions and audience insights related to our content promotion.
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Hotjar
Provides heatmaps and session recordings to optimize site usability.
Note: We do not control how third-party providers use cookies. Please review their privacy policies for more information about their data practices.
Cookie List & Reference
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
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| session_id | Essential | Session | User authentication & session management |
| user_preferences | Functionality | 2 years | Stores language, theme, and display settings |
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics - User identification |
| _gid | Analytics | 24 hours | Google Analytics - Session tracking |
| _gat | Analytics | 1 minute | Google Analytics - Rate limiting |
| NID | Advertising | 6 months | Google Ads - Ad personalization |
| IDE | Advertising | 1 year | DoubleClick - Ad targeting & measurement |
| fr | Advertising | 3 months | Facebook Pixel - Ad delivery & conversion tracking |
| reading_history | Functionality | 1 year | Stores recently viewed articles & topics |
| csrf_token | Essential | Session | Security - CSRF attack prevention |
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- ▪ View which cookies are stored on your device
- ▪ Delete all or specific cookies
- ▪ Block cookies from specific sites or all sites
- ▪ Enable "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals
- ▪ Use private or incognito browsing modes
Browser Help: Search " cookie settings" or visit your browser's help center for instructions.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling cookies may affect your experience on our site:
Essential Cookies Disabled: You may not be able to log in, navigate the site, or submit forms.
Functionality Cookies Disabled: Your preferences and personalization features will not work.
Analytics & Ads Disabled: We cannot measure content performance or deliver relevant advertisements.
Third-Party Opt-Out Options
You can opt out of certain third-party cookies directly through the providers below:
Google Analytics & Ads
Opt out of Google Analytics and personalized ads:
- • Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on
- • Google Ads Settings: myaccount.google.com
- • Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) opt-out
Facebook Ads
Manage ad preferences through your Facebook account or visit:
facebook.com/ads/preferences
Network Advertising Initiative
Opt out of behavioral advertising from multiple providers:
networkadvertising.org/choices
Digital Advertising Alliance
Manage cookies from participating companies:
aboutads.info/choices
Your Privacy Matters
We are committed to respecting your privacy. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can change your cookie preferences at any time.
Last updated: January 2024
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