Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 2024
This Cookie Policy explains how Workout Diet Balance uses cookies and similar technologies on our website to provide you with the best possible experience.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They contain information about your browsing activity and preferences, allowing websites to remember information about your visit and improve your experience when you return.
Cookies are widely used in web technology and are essential for making websites function effectively. They do not contain personally identifying information in most cases, though they may be linked to your account if you choose to register with our platform.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential / Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:
- User authentication and login sessions
- Security features and fraud prevention
- Website navigation and page loading
- Compliance with legal requirements
You cannot disable these cookies without affecting website functionality.
2. Analytical / Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. They collect anonymized data about:
- Pages visited and content read
- Time spent on each page
- Bounce rates and navigation patterns
- Device and browser information
This information helps us improve our editorial content and user experience. We use Google Analytics for this purpose.
3. Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and settings to enhance your experience:
- Language and regional preferences
- Font size and display settings
- Saved articles and reading history
- User interface customizations
Disabling these cookies may limit the functionality of certain features on our website.
4. Marketing / Advertising Cookies
These cookies track your browsing activity across websites to:
- Display relevant content recommendations
- Understand content preferences and interests
- Measure the effectiveness of our editorial partnerships
- Deliver personalized content suggestions
You can control these cookies through your browser settings or opt-out tools.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- ✓ Remember your login information and preferences
- ✓ Analyze visitor behavior and content performance
- ✓ Customize your reading experience
- ✓ Recommend relevant articles and content
- ✓ Prevent fraud and enhance website security
- ✓ Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
Cookie List
The following table details the cookies currently used on our website:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Analytical | Google Analytics - User identification | 2 years |
| _ga_ID | Analytical | Google Analytics - Session tracking | 2 years |
| PHPSESSID | Essential | User session management and login | Session |
| wdb_preferences | Functional | User preferences (language, theme) | 1 year |
| wdb_reading_history | Functional | Saved articles and reading history | 90 days |
| NID | Marketing | Google content personalization | 6 months |
| IDE | Marketing | Google DoubleClick - Interest-based content | 1 year |
| cookieconsent | Essential | Cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
Managing and Controlling Cookies
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View all stored cookies on your device
- Delete cookies individually or all at once
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Set your browser to reject all cookies or warn you before accepting them
- Enable "Do Not Track" features (where supported)
Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality. For instructions on managing cookies in your specific browser, visit the browser's help documentation.
Third-Party Opt-Out Tools
Several organizations provide tools to manage cookies across multiple websites:
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): Visit optout.networkadvertising.org to opt-out of interest-based advertising
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): Visit optout.aboutads.info for advertising preference controls
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA): Visit youronlinechoices.eu for EU-based opt-out options
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on
Cookie Consent Preferences
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
- Change your preferences at any time by visiting our cookie settings page
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may contain links to and content from third-party websites. These third parties may use their own cookies for analytics, advertising, and content delivery. Common third-party cookie providers on our site include:
- Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis and user behavior tracking
- Google AdSense: For content-related advertising and recommendations
- YouTube: For embedded video content
- Social Media Platforms: For embedded social content and sharing features
We do not control third-party cookies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these external services to understand how they use your data.
Data Security and Privacy
We are committed to protecting your privacy and the security of information collected through cookies. Here's how we ensure your data is protected:
- Cookies do not contain sensitive personal information such as passwords or financial data
- We use encryption protocols (HTTPS) to secure data transmission
- Cookie data is stored securely on our servers with restricted access
- We comply with data protection regulations including GDPR and CCPA
- Analytical data is anonymized and aggregated before analysis
- We regularly review and update our security practices
Legal Basis for Cookie Use
We use cookies under the following legal bases:
Consent
For non-essential cookies, we obtain your explicit consent through our cookie banner before storing them on your device.
Legitimate Interest
We use essential and analytical cookies based on our legitimate interest in providing a functional, secure, and continuously improving website.
Legal Obligation
Some cookies are necessary to comply with legal requirements and regulations governing online services.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our cookie practices, technology, or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies on our website, our editorial team is here to help. Please contact us with any concerns about our cookie practices.
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Bilbao, Spain
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