Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us understand how you interact with our content, remember your preferences, and improve your browsing experience. At Nutrition Consult Choice, we use cookies to deliver relevant editorial content and enhance your visit.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can manage them. For more information about our privacy practices, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
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 core functionality such as security, session management, and content delivery. Without these cookies, our website may not work as intended.
Purpose: Authentication, security, and website stability
Duration: Session-based or up to 2 years
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which articles you read, how long you spend on pages, and which links you click. This data helps us understand user behavior and optimize our editorial content.
Purpose: Analytics, traffic analysis, and content optimization
Duration: Up to 2 years
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and settings, such as language selection, text size, and article favorites. They enable a more personalized browsing experience across our website.
Purpose: User preferences, personalization
Duration: Up to 1 year
Marketing & Social Media Cookies
These cookies may be set by third-party social media platforms when content is shared. They track engagement with our articles on social networks and help measure the reach of our editorial content.
Purpose: Social sharing, content distribution tracking
Duration: Up to 2 years
How We Use Cookies
- • Content Delivery: Ensuring our articles and resources load correctly on your device
- • User Experience: Remembering your reading preferences and browsing history
- • Analytics: Understanding which articles are most popular and how readers interact with our content
- • Security: Protecting your account and detecting unauthorized access
- • Social Media Integration: Enabling article sharing on social platforms
- • Improvement: Identifying areas where we can enhance our editorial content and website functionality
Cookies We Use - Detailed List
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session management and user identification | Session |
| ncc_preferences | Functional | Stores user language and display preferences | 1 year |
| _ga | Performance | Google Analytics - tracks unique visitors | 2 years |
| _gid | Performance | Google Analytics - tracks page views per session | 24 hours |
| _gat | Performance | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | 1 minute |
| ncc_article_history | Functional | Stores recently read articles for personalization | 90 days |
| ncc_theme | Functional | Saves dark/light mode preference | 1 year |
| fr | Marketing | Facebook - tracks conversions and sharing | 90 days |
| csrf_token | Essential | Security - prevents cross-site request forgery | Session |
| ncc_consent | Essential | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 2 years |
Third-Party Services
We use cookies from trusted third-party service providers to enhance your experience. These providers may set their own cookies for analytics, social sharing, and content optimization purposes:
Google Analytics
Analyzes website traffic and user behavior to help us improve content delivery and user experience.
Learn more →Facebook Pixel
Tracks article sharing and engagement on Facebook to measure content reach and performance.
Learn more →Social Media Platforms
When you share articles on social platforms, their cookies may be set to track engagement and reach.
Learn more →Content Delivery Network (CDN)
Ensures fast loading of articles and images from servers closest to your location.
Learn more →How to Manage Your Cookies
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these options in your browser's preferences or settings menu:
- • 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 → Clear browsing data
Cookie Consent Management
When you visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can use this banner to:
- • Accept all cookies
- • Reject non-essential cookies
- • Customize your cookie preferences
- • Review our complete cookie policy
Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. While we respect your privacy preferences, please note that DNT signals are not universally recognized. We recommend using browser cookie settings or our cookie consent tools for the most reliable control.
Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Performance and marketing cookies can be disabled without impacting core features.
Data Retention
We retain cookie data for the duration specified for each cookie type. Here's our general data retention schedule:
Essential Cookies: Retained until the end of your browser session or as specified (up to 2 years for security tokens)
Functional Cookies: Retained for up to 1 year from the date of last use
Performance/Analytics Cookies: Retained for up to 2 years
Marketing Cookies: Retained for up to 2 years or until you clear your browser cookies
You can delete cookies at any time using your browser settings. Deleting cookies will not affect archived analytics data used for editorial improvement.
Your Rights Regarding Cookies
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding cookie usage:
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Right to Consent
You have the right to give or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time through our cookie consent banner.
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Right to Access Information
You can request information about what cookies we use and why. Contact our editorial team for cookie-related inquiries.
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Right to Deletion
You can delete cookies from your device at any time using browser settings. We also provide options to remove your browsing history from our systems.
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Right to Opt-Out
You can opt out of marketing and analytics cookies while still accessing all our editorial content and articles.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our editorial practices. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by:
- • Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
- • Displaying a prominent notice on our website
- • Requesting new consent for any material changes
We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and protect your information.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our cookie practices, need clarification about specific cookies, or wish to discuss your privacy rights, please reach out to our editorial team:
Nutrition Consult Choice
Editorial Office
Sukhumvit Road 114, Pattaya
For content questions and feedback:
[email protected]