Cookie Policy
Learn how Protein Balance Guide uses cookies to enhance your experience
Last updated: January 2024
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 enable us to provide a better reading experience. This policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
Protein Balance Guide is an independent editorial platform dedicated to providing evidence-based information about nutrition and protein balance. We use cookies solely to improve content delivery and understand reader behavior—never for commercial purposes.
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.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and security features.
Examples: Session identifiers, security tokens, language preferences
Duration: Session or persistent (up to 1 year)
Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how readers use our content. They collect anonymous data about page views, scroll depth, and time spent on articles.
Examples: Google Analytics, page interaction tracking
Duration: Persistent (up to 2 years)
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and settings, such as theme preference, text size, and reading history.
Examples: Dark mode preference, content bookmarks, layout settings
Duration: Persistent (up to 1 year)
Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your activity across our website and partner sites to deliver relevant content recommendations.
Examples: Content recommendations, related articles tracking
Duration: Persistent (up to 2 years)
How We Use Cookies
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Improving Content Delivery
We analyze which articles receive the most engagement to prioritize quality content in our editorial planning.
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Personalizing Your Experience
Cookies remember your preferences, such as text size and reading theme, for a more comfortable experience.
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Generating Insights
We use anonymized analytics to understand reader interests and improve our editorial focus.
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Recommending Relevant Articles
Based on your reading history, we suggest articles that align with your interests in nutrition and protein balance.
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Ensuring Security
Essential cookies protect against fraud and maintain the integrity of our platform.
Detailed Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| pbg_session_id | Essential | Session | Session management and security |
| pbg_lang | Preference | 1 year | Language preference (English) |
| pbg_theme | Preference | 1 year | Dark/light mode preference |
| _ga | Performance | 2 years | Google Analytics user identification |
| _gid | Performance | 24 hours | Google Analytics session identification |
| pbg_reading_history | Performance | 1 year | Track article views for recommendations |
| pbg_font_size | Preference | 1 year | Saved text size preference |
| pbg_bookmarks | Preference | 1 year | Save bookmarked articles |
| pbg_content_suggestions | Marketing | 2 years | Personalized content recommendations |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Cookie Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through your settings. You can typically:
- • View which cookies are stored on your device
- • Delete specific cookies or all cookies
- • Block certain types of cookies automatically
- • Enable "Do Not Track" features
Accessing Cookie Settings
Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:
Google Chrome:
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox:
Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari:
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge:
Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data
Important Note
Disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website and prevent you from accessing certain features or content. We recommend keeping essential cookies enabled while customizing preferences for performance and marketing cookies.
Third-Party Cookies
We use analytics services and content recommendation platforms that may set their own cookies. These third parties include:
Google Analytics
Helps us understand how readers engage with our content. Data is anonymized and used solely for editorial insights.
Learn about Google's privacy practices →Content Delivery Networks
CDN partners may set cookies to optimize content delivery and performance monitoring.
These are necessary for technical functionality and cannot be disabled without affecting page load performance.
Legal Basis for Cookie Use
Our use of cookies is based on:
- Consent: Essential cookies and functional features are deployed with implied consent through website use.
- Legitimate Interest: We balance our interest in improving content and understanding reader behavior with your privacy rights.
- Legal Obligation: We comply with applicable data protection regulations, including GDPR and similar privacy laws.
Privacy & Data Protection
This cookie policy is part of our broader commitment to protecting your privacy. For comprehensive information about how we collect, use, and protect your data, please review our full privacy policy.
Read Our Privacy PolicyHave Questions?
If you have questions about our cookie practices or this policy, our editorial team is here to help. Contact us with any concerns about how we use cookies or your personal data.
Contact Information
Organization: Protein Balance Guide
Address: Calea Victoriei 21, București, Romania
Email: [email protected]
For content feedback and policy inquiries, please use the email above.
Policy Updates
We may update this cookie policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We encourage you to review this page regularly for the latest information.
Last Updated: January 2024
Effective Date: January 2024
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