Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 2024
At Holistic Meal Class, we use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand how visitors interact with our editorial content. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
Address: Friedrichstraße 196, Stuttgart
Domain: holisticmealclass.info
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What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They contain information that helps us recognize you on subsequent visits, remember your preferences, and track how you use our content platform.
Cookies are not harmful and do not contain viruses. They are essential tools for modern websites to function optimally and provide personalized experiences.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functionality such as page navigation and access to secure areas. Without these cookies, our website cannot operate effectively.
Examples: Session identifiers, security tokens, CSRF protection
Performance & Analytics Cookies
We use these cookies to collect anonymous information about how visitors interact with our articles, which pages are most popular, and where users encounter issues. This helps our editorial team improve content quality and user experience.
Examples: Google Analytics, page view tracking, scroll depth measurement
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and preferences to enhance your experience on subsequent visits. They may remember reading preferences, article bookmarks, or theme selections.
Examples: Language preferences, font size settings, bookmarked articles
Targeting & Advertising Cookies
Third-party partners may use cookies to deliver content relevant to your interests and measure advertising effectiveness. These cookies track your browsing across different websites.
Examples: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads, content delivery networks
How We Use Cookies
- Content Delivery: Ensuring articles, images, and media load correctly on your device
- Editorial Analytics: Understanding which articles resonate with our audience and how to improve our editorial strategy
- User Experience: Remembering your reading preferences, theme selections, and navigation habits
- Security: Protecting against fraud and maintaining the security of our platform
- Relevant Content: Displaying articles and recommendations tailored to your interests
Cookies We Place
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session management and user authentication | Session |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics - visitor tracking and behavior analysis | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics - distinguishing unique visitors | 24 hours |
| hmc_preferences | Functional | Stores user preferences for font size, theme, and language | 1 year |
| hmc_bookmarks | Functional | Remembers bookmarked articles for easy access | 1 year |
| fbp | Targeting | Facebook Pixel - audience insights and ad effectiveness | 3 months |
| NID | Targeting | Google - content delivery and user experience personalization | 6 months |
| __Secure-ENID | Targeting | Google - secure content personalization | 13 months |
How to Manage Your Cookies
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View which cookies are set on your device
- Accept or reject all cookies
- Delete cookies from your device
- Receive a warning before a cookie is stored
Visit your browser's help documentation for specific instructions. Common browsers include Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.
Third-Party Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of behavioral advertising across websites through:
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): optout.networkadvertising.org
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): optout.aboutads.info
- Google Analytics Opt-out: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Important Note
Disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Certain features may not work properly if you reject necessary cookies. We recommend keeping essential cookies enabled while managing other cookie types according to your preferences.
Your Rights
Right to Know
You have the right to know what cookies we use and their purposes
Right to Consent
You can accept or reject non-essential cookies at any time
Right to Delete
You can request deletion of cookies stored on your device
Right to Access
You can access our full privacy and cookie information anytime
Legal Basis for Cookies
We use cookies in compliance with applicable data protection regulations, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and ePrivacy Directive. Our use of cookies is based on:
- Necessity: Essential cookies required for website functionality
- Consent: Your prior consent for performance, functional, and targeting cookies
- Legitimate Interest: Analytics to improve editorial content and user experience
Third-Party Service Providers
We work with third-party providers who may set cookies on our website:
Google Analytics
For traffic analysis and user behavior tracking. Privacy: google.com/policies/privacy
Google Ads
For ad delivery and campaign measurement. Privacy: google.com/policies/privacy
Facebook Pixel
For audience insights and content optimization. Privacy: facebook.com/policy.php
We are not responsible for the cookie practices of third-party services. Please review their privacy policies for more information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
Continued use of our website following the posting of revised cookie policies means you accept and agree to the changes. We encourage you to periodically review this policy to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Questions About Our Cookies?
If you have any questions about our cookie policy or how we use cookies, please don't hesitate to reach out. Our team at Holisticmealclass is here to help clarify any concerns.
Cookie Types At a Glance
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Security, user preferences, site functionality | Session / 1 year |
| Analytics | Track user behavior, page performance | 2 years |
| Marketing | Personalized ads, retargeting campaigns | 1-2 years |
| Functional | Remember preferences, improve UX | 1 year |