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Cookie Policy

Understanding how we use cookies on our platform

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us understand how visitors interact with our content and enhance your browsing experience. At Balanced Meals Tech, we use cookies to maintain site functionality, analyze reader engagement, and remember your preferences.

This Cookie Policy explains the types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

Medical Disclaimer

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 page navigation, access to secure areas, and support for site features.

Status: Always active (cannot be disabled)

Performance Cookies

These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors interact with our content. They help us understand which articles are most read, how long readers spend on pages, and navigation patterns.

Status: Optional (can be disabled)

Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and choices to enhance your user experience. They may store information such as your preferred article categories or display settings.

Status: Optional (can be disabled)

Analytical Cookies

These cookies enable us to track and analyze visitor behavior to improve our editorial content and website design. Data is aggregated and anonymized.

Status: Optional (can be disabled)

How We Use Cookies

Site Functionality

Ensuring the website operates smoothly and features work as intended

Content Analysis

Understanding which articles and topics interest our readers most

User Preferences

Remembering your content preferences and display settings

Editorial Insights

Gathering aggregated, anonymized data to improve our editorial content

Security

Protecting against fraud and maintaining site security

Detailed Cookie List

Cookie Name	Type	Expiration	Purpose
session_id	Essential	Session	Maintains your active session
user_preferences	Functional	1 year	Stores content category preferences
_ga	Analytical	2 years	Google Analytics visitor identification
_gid	Analytical	24 hours	Google Analytics session tracking
theme_preference	Functional	1 year	Remembers light/dark mode preference
article_views	Performance	90 days	Tracks which articles you've read
last_visited	Functional	30 days	Stores last page visited for recommendations
consent_banner	Essential	1 year	Records your cookie consent preferences

Managing Your Cookies

Browser Settings

You can control cookies directly through your web browser. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

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 permissions

Cookie Consent Preferences

When you first visit our site, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can update your preferences at any time by adjusting which types of cookies you accept. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they're required for site functionality.

Opt-Out of Analytics

If you prefer not to be tracked by Google Analytics, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Third-Party Cookies

Our website may contain embedded content or services from third parties (such as analytics platforms) that use their own cookies. While we don't control these cookies, we ensure that third-party providers comply with similar privacy standards.

Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how readers interact with our content. Learn more about how Google uses data by visiting Google's Privacy Policy.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or technology. When we make material changes, we'll notify you by updating the date at the bottom of this page.

Last Updated: January 2025

Questions About Our Cookies?

If you have any questions about how we use cookies or this policy, our editorial team is here to help. Please contact us with your feedback about our website.

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Liverpool
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