Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 2024
Metabolic Balance Guide ("we," "us," or "our") operates the metabolicbalanceguide.info website. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. We are committed to transparency in our data practices.
Contact: Fő utca 63, Győr | For content questions about our editorial materials, please visit our FAQ page.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They contain information that allows websites to recognize you and remember your preferences during your visit and across future visits.
Cookies serve important functions, such as:
- Remembering your language and display preferences
- Helping us understand how visitors use our site
- Improving the functionality and performance of our platform
- Providing you with a personalized browsing experience
- Ensuring security and preventing fraudulent activity
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential (Necessary) Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functionality such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and user authentication. Without these cookies, our website cannot operate as intended.
Consent Required: No – These are necessary for site functionality.
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you interact with our website, including which pages you visit, how long you stay, and any errors you encounter. This data helps us improve our editorial content, site structure, and overall user experience. The information is aggregated and anonymized.
Consent Required: Yes – You can opt out at any time.
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices, such as your preferred language, font size, article sorting preferences, and saved content sections. They enhance your browsing convenience by personalizing your experience across visits.
Consent Required: Yes – You can manage these preferences.
Marketing & Tracking Cookies
These cookies are used to track your activity across our website and third-party platforms. They help us understand which content resonates with our audience, improve our editorial offerings, and support our website infrastructure. Some cookies may be shared with trusted analytics and content partners.
Consent Required: Yes – You can opt out at any time.
How We Use Cookies
On metabolicbalanceguide.info, we use cookies to:
- Maintain Site Functionality: Enable you to navigate our platform, access articles, and use our search and filtering features
- Improve Content Quality: Understand which articles and topics are most valuable to our readers, informing our editorial decisions
- Enhance User Experience: Remember your preferences, language selection, and reading history
- Analyze Usage Patterns: Gain insights into how our editorial content is discovered and consumed
- Ensure Security: Protect against unauthorized access and suspicious activity
- Measure Performance: Monitor page load times, error rates, and overall site stability
Cookie List
Below is a detailed list of cookies we use on our website:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Maintains user session and authentication | Session |
| mbg_preferences | Functional | Stores language and display preferences | 1 year |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics – tracks unique users and sessions | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics – distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Analytics | Google Analytics – throttles request rate | 1 minute |
| mbg_analytics | Analytics | Tracks page views and article engagement | 90 days |
| mbg_consent | Essential | Records your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| __Host-PHPSESSID | Essential | Secure session management | Session |
| mbg_dark_mode | Functional | Remembers dark mode preference | 1 year |
| tracking_id | Marketing | Identifies unique visitors for content optimization | 6 months |
How to Manage Your Cookies
Browser Controls
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Accept or reject cookies: Choose which types of cookies to accept
- Delete cookies: Remove existing cookies from your device
- Block third-party cookies: Prevent tracking from external sources
- Set privacy mode: Browse without storing cookies
Instructions for managing cookies vary by browser. Visit your browser's help documentation for specific guidance (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, etc.).
Opt-Out of Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by:
- Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Adjusting your browser's privacy settings to limit tracking
- Using "Do Not Track" functionality in your browser
Cookie Consent Tool
Upon your first visit to our site, you may see a cookie consent banner. This tool allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
- Modify your choices at any time by accessing the cookie settings menu
Important Note
Disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for basic site functionality. However, you can always disable non-essential cookies without affecting core functionality.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may contain content from third-party sources (such as Google Analytics, embedded content, or analytics partners) that may place their own cookies on your device. These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their cookie practices.
Third-party service providers we work with include:
- Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis and user behavior insights
- Content Delivery Networks: For fast and reliable content distribution
- Analytics Partners: To measure content performance and engagement
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties to understand their data practices.
Legal Basis for Cookie Use
We use cookies based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: For non-essential cookies, we obtain your explicit consent through our cookie consent banner
- Legitimate Interest: We use cookies to improve our editorial platform, understand reader preferences, and enhance content quality
- Legal Obligation: Some cookies are used to comply with applicable laws and regulations
- Contract Fulfillment: Essential cookies are necessary to provide you with access to our website and services
Our use of cookies complies with applicable data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for European users.
Data Security
We take the security of your data seriously. Cookie data is transmitted over secure connections and stored with appropriate security measures. We implement:
- Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
- Regular security audits and updates
- Access controls to limit cookie data exposure
- Compliance with industry-standard security practices
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect cookies or personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected cookies from a child under 13, we will promptly delete such information. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided information to us should contact us immediately via our FAQ page.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Any significant changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Your continued use of our website following the posting of updated terms means you accept and agree to the changes.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, we invite you to explore our editorial resources and contact us for clarification on content matters.
Contact Information
Address:
Fő utca 63
Győr, Hungary
More Information
Visit our FAQ for common questions about our content and services.