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Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 2024
This Cookie Policy explains how Performance Nutrition uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website to enhance your experience and understand how our content is accessed.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences, understand how you interact with our content, and improve your browsing experience. Cookies do not contain personally identifying information unless you choose to provide it.
Our editorial platform uses cookies to track article engagement, analyze reader behavior, and deliver relevant content recommendations based on your interests.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas.
Examples: Authentication tokens, security settings, CSRF protection.
Duration: Session-based or up to 1 year
Performance Cookies
Purpose: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our content. We use them to measure website performance, track page load times, and identify technical issues.
Examples: Google Analytics, Hotjar, page load metrics, bounce rates.
Duration: 2-24 months
Functional Cookies
Purpose: These cookies remember your preferences and choices, such as language settings, font size preferences, and bookmarked articles.
Examples: Theme preferences, content category filters, reading history.
Duration: Up to 1 year
Analytics & Content Cookies
Purpose: These cookies help us understand which articles are most popular, what topics interest our readers, and how content performs across different audiences.
Examples: Article view counts, topic engagement, content recommendations, demographic insights (non-identifying).
Duration: 1-24 months
Active Cookies on Our Platform
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics - tracks unique visitors | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics - session identification | 24 hours |
| pn_session | Essential | User session management and authentication | Session |
| pn_preferences | Functional | Stores your content preferences and theme choice | 1 year |
| pn_reading_history | Functional | Remembers recently viewed articles for recommendations | 6 months |
| pn_csrf_token | Essential | Security protection against cross-site attacks | Session |
| hotjar_id | Analytics | Hotjar - tracks user interaction heatmaps and session recordings | 1 year |
| pn_content_engagement | Analytics | Measures article engagement and reading time | 3 months |
| pn_language | Functional | Remembers your language preference | 1 year |
How We Use Cookies
Content Analysis & Improvement
We analyze which articles perform best, which topics engage readers most, and how people navigate our content to ensure we deliver the most relevant information.
Personalizing Your Experience
Cookies help us remember your preferences, such as theme settings and favorite content categories, so you can enjoy a customized reading experience.
Website Security & Functionality
Essential cookies protect your security, prevent fraud, and ensure core website features work properly.
Understanding Reader Demographics
We use non-identifying demographic data to understand our audience better and ensure our editorial content appeals to our readers' interests and needs.
Troubleshooting & Optimization
Performance cookies help us identify technical issues, optimize page load speeds, and improve overall site reliability.
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Settings
You can control how cookies are stored on your device through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- Accept or reject cookies
- Clear cookies automatically when closing your browser
- View and manage stored cookies
- Set preferences for specific websites
Note: Disabling essential cookies may limit website functionality and your ability to access certain features.
Common Browser Cookie Settings
Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and Other Site Data
Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and Website Data
Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and Other Site Data
Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party analytics services to better understand how our content is accessed and used. These services may set their own cookies:
Google Analytics
Helps us track page views, user behavior, and content performance across our platform.
Hotjar
Provides heatmaps and session recordings to understand how readers interact with our content and navigate our site.
Your Privacy Rights
We respect your privacy. Here's what you should know:
Data Protection: We do not sell your data to third parties. Cookies collect non-identifying information used only to improve our editorial content and platform functionality.
Cookie Consent: We obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. You can manage your preferences at any time.
Transparency: This policy details exactly what cookies we use and why. We're committed to being open about our data practices.
Data Retention: We retain cookie data only as long as necessary for the stated purposes, as indicated in our cookie table above.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. When we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
Your continued use of our website following such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, how we use cookies, or your privacy on our platform, our editorial team is here to help.
Performance Nutrition
Market Street 87
Manchester
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