Cookie Policy
Clean Eat Foundation | Stuttgart, Germany
This Cookie Policy explains how Clean Eat Foundation ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at cleaneatfoundation.info. We are committed to transparency regarding how we collect and use information about your visits to our site.
Last Updated: January 2025
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What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and browsing history. Cookies do not contain personal information unless you explicitly provide it.
We also use similar technologies like web beacons, pixels, and local storage to track user interactions on our site.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic site functionality such as page navigation, security, and access to member areas.
Mandatory: These cookies cannot be disabled. They are required for the site to operate.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. They collect anonymous data about page visits, bounce rates, traffic sources, and user behavior patterns. This information helps us improve our editorial content and user experience.
Optional: You can disable these cookies in your browser settings.
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and preferences, such as language selection, font size, and article reading preferences. They allow us to personalize your browsing experience.
Optional: You can manage these preferences at any time.
Marketing & Social Media Cookies
These cookies track your interactions with social media platforms and external content. They allow content sharing features and help us understand which articles resonate with readers.
Optional: You can disable these in your cookie settings.
How We Use Cookies
- Website Functionality: Enabling core features like navigation, search, and article access
- Performance Analytics: Measuring site traffic, identifying popular articles, and optimizing editorial content
- User Preferences: Remembering your reading history and content preferences
- Content Sharing: Facilitating sharing of articles on social media platforms
- Security: Protecting against fraudulent activity and maintaining site security
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Controls
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- • View cookies stored on your device
- • Delete all or specific cookies
- • Block new cookies from being set
- • Receive warnings before cookies are saved
For detailed instructions, visit your browser's help section or privacy settings. Popular browsers include Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.
Important Note
Disabling certain cookies, particularly essential cookies, may affect website functionality and your user experience. You may not be able to access all features or view content properly if essential cookies are disabled.
Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session management and user authentication | Session |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics - user identification | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics - session tracking | 24 hours |
| _gat | Analytics | Google Analytics - request throttling | 1 minute |
| language_preference | Preference | Stores your language selection | 1 year |
| reading_history | Preference | Remembers articles you've viewed | 6 months |
| theme_preference | Preference | Remembers light/dark mode preference | 1 year |
| fb_pixel | Marketing | Facebook tracking for content engagement | 3 months |
| cookie_consent | Essential | Records your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may place cookies on your device:
- Google Analytics: Analyzes website traffic and user behavior to improve editorial content and user experience
- Facebook Pixel: Tracks article shares and engagement on social media platforms
- Content Delivery Networks: May use cookies to optimize website performance and content delivery
Each third-party service maintains their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies for more information about their cookie practices.
Data Protection & Privacy
Clean Eat Foundation is committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection regulations, including GDPR and ePrivacy Directive.
Your Rights:
- • You have the right to access information about cookies we use
- • You can request deletion of cookies and tracking data
- • You can withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time
- • You have the right to opt-out of analytics and marketing tracking
Questions About This Policy?
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact our editorial team for feedback about our content policies:
Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of our website following changes signifies your acceptance of the updated policy.
Related Information
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