Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 2025
Holistic Food Knowledge is committed to transparency regarding how we use cookies on our platform. This policy explains what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can manage them.
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 our website. They help us understand how you interact with our content and improve your reading experience. Cookies contain limited information and cannot be used to identify you personally.
Each time you return to holisticfoodknowledge.info, your browser sends the cookies back to our server, allowing us to recognize your preferences and usage patterns.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the core functioning of our website. They enable basic features such as page navigation, content delivery, and access to secure areas. Without essential cookies, our site would not function properly.
Examples: Session identifiers, CSRF tokens, preferences for language or content format
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how readers engage with our editorial content. This data helps our editorial team identify which articles are most valuable, optimize content structure, and improve user experience across the platform.
Examples: Pages visited, time spent on articles, device type, referral sources
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and settings to personalize your experience. They store information about your reading preferences, font size adjustments, and theme selections.
Examples: Preferred language, font size, dark mode preference, article categories of interest
Performance Cookies
These cookies help us optimize the technical performance of our website. They collect data about page load times, server response speeds, and feature functionality to ensure a smooth reading experience.
Examples: Performance metrics, error logs, feature usage statistics
How We Use Cookies
Content Optimization
Analyzing which editorial topics resonate with readers to guide future content creation and improve article relevance.
User Experience Enhancement
Personalizing content recommendations and remembering your reading preferences across visits.
Website Security
Maintaining secure sessions and preventing unauthorized access to your account and preferences.
Technical Performance
Monitoring website performance to identify and resolve technical issues quickly.
Editorial Analytics
Understanding reader demographics and engagement patterns to inform editorial decisions and content strategy.
Complete Cookie List
The following table provides a comprehensive overview of all cookies used on holisticfoodknowledge.info:
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session | Maintains user session on server |
| hfk_preferences | Preference | 1 Year | Stores font size and theme preferences |
| hfk_language | Preference | 1 Year | Remembers preferred language setting |
| _ga | Analytics | 2 Years | Google Analytics - user identification |
| _gid | Analytics | 24 Hours | Google Analytics - session identification |
| _gat | Analytics | 1 Minute | Google Analytics - request rate limiting |
| hfk_reader_categories | Preference | 6 Months | Tracks article categories of interest |
| hfk_csrf_token | Essential | Session | CSRF protection for form submissions |
| hfk_perf_metrics | Performance | 30 Days | Collects page load and performance data |
| hfk_last_visit | Preference | 1 Year | Records timestamp of last visit |
How to Manage Cookies
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most modern browsers allow you to:
- View all cookies stored on your device
- Block new cookies from being set
- Delete existing cookies automatically on browser close
- Accept or reject cookies by type or website
- Use private/incognito browsing mode to avoid storing cookies
Note on Essential Cookies
Disabling essential cookies may prevent holisticfoodknowledge.info from functioning properly. Some features, such as secure article saving or personalized content delivery, may not work without these cookies.
Cookie Preference Center
You can manage your cookie preferences on our website using our cookie consent banner, which appears when you first visit. This allows you to:
- Accept all non-essential cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize which types of cookies you allow
- Revisit and update preferences at any time
Opt-Out Options
For analytics cookies, you can use:
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Do Not Track (DNT): Enable your browser's DNT feature (though not all sites honor this request)
- EU Cookie Law Compliance: We respect the ePrivacy Directive and GDPR requirements
Third-Party Cookies
Holisticfoodknowledge.info uses third-party services that may set their own cookies. These include:
Google Analytics
Used for understanding reader engagement and content performance. Google Analytics collects anonymized data about how readers interact with our editorial content.
Content Delivery Network (CDN)
We use a CDN to optimize the delivery of articles, images, and media content. The CDN provider may set cookies to improve performance and security.
Font and Asset Providers
We use third-party services to deliver fonts and other assets. These may set cookies for performance optimization and licensing purposes.
We do not allow third-party services to use cookies for targeted advertising or behavioral tracking. All third-party cookie use is limited to operational and analytical purposes only.
Data Privacy and Security
Your privacy is important to us. Cookies stored on your device are not used to collect personally identifiable information without your consent. Here's what you should know:
- ✓ Cookie data is encrypted and transmitted securely over HTTPS
- ✓ We do not sell or share cookie data with marketing partners
- ✓ Analytics data is aggregated and anonymized
- ✓ We comply with GDPR, CCPA, and other data protection regulations
- ✓ You can request deletion of your cookie data at any time
For more information about how we handle personal data, please review our Privacy Policy.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
Holistic Food Knowledge 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 any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.
We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of holisticfoodknowledge.info after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions about cookies on holisticfoodknowledge.info, how we use them, or your privacy, our editorial team is here to help.
Send us your feedback or questions:
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