Understanding Our Cookie Use

At Diet Specialist Portal, we use cookies to enhance your experience on our platform. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website.

We are committed to transparency and compliance with data protection regulations. This policy helps you understand our cookie practices and your rights as a visitor to our editorial platform.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small files containing a string of characters that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They allow websites to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and browsing behavior.

Session Cookies

Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They help maintain your session while browsing our content.

Persistent Cookies

Cookies that remain on your device for a set period. They help us remember your preferences during future visits.

First-Party Cookies

Cookies set by Diet Specialist Portal directly. These improve your browsing experience on our platform.

Third-Party Cookies

Cookies set by external services we use, such as analytics providers. These help us understand how visitors use our content.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the basic functioning of our website. They enable core features such as security, network management, and navigation. You cannot disable essential cookies as the website would not function properly without them.

Performance & Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our content. These cookies collect anonymous information about page visits, article reading patterns, and user engagement. This data helps our editorial team improve content quality and relevance.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and settings. For example, they may store your language preference, font size adjustments, or sections you frequently visit. This enhances your personalized experience on our platform.

Preference Cookies

These cookies store information about your choices and preferences, such as content topics you're interested in or display settings you've selected while reading our articles.

How We Use Cookies

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Website Functionality

To ensure our editorial platform works properly, maintain your login session, and provide core features.
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Content Analysis

To understand which articles are most read, how long visitors spend on content, and which topics are most popular.
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Personalization

To remember your preferences and provide relevant content recommendations based on your reading history.
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Security

To protect your account from unauthorized access and maintain the security of our platform.
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Traffic Monitoring

To monitor website traffic patterns and identify technical issues that may affect the user experience.

Our Cookie List

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
DSPT_SESSION	Essential	Maintains user session	Session
DSPT_PREFERENCES	Preference	Stores display and content preferences	1 year
_ga	Analytics	Google Analytics - user identification	2 years
_gat	Analytics	Google Analytics - request throttling	1 minute
_gid	Analytics	Google Analytics - user session tracking	24 hours
DSPT_CSRF	Essential	CSRF token for form security	Session
DSPT_LANG	Preference	Stores language preference	1 year
DSPT_READING_HISTORY	Preference	Tracks articles read for personalization	90 days

Managing Your Cookies

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

View cookies stored on your device
Delete specific cookies or all cookies
Disable cookies entirely (not recommended)
Receive notifications when cookies are set
Block third-party cookies

Note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent our website from functioning properly.

Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, a cookie banner appears allowing you to accept, decline, or customize your cookie preferences. You can change these settings at any time.

Do Not Track

If your browser has "Do Not Track" enabled, some analytics cookies may be limited. However, essential cookies will continue to function to maintain website security and functionality.

Opt-Out Options

You can opt out of specific analytics services:

Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Other Services: Visit the opt-out pages provided by third-party services we use

Third-Party Services and Cookies

Our website uses third-party services that may set their own cookies. These services help us deliver content, analyze usage, and maintain website functionality. We are committed to transparency about these services:

Google Analytics

Provides anonymous analytics about visitor behavior and content performance.

View Google's privacy policy

Content Delivery Network (CDN)

Used to serve website content faster to visitors around the world. May set technical cookies for performance monitoring.

Security Services

Third-party services that help protect our website from threats and unauthorized access. These services may set security cookies.

Web Fonts

External font services may set cookies to optimize loading performance and track font usage.

We do not control these third parties' cookie policies. For information about their practices, please review their respective privacy policies.

Data Protection and Privacy

Cookies may contain or collect personal information, and we take data protection seriously. Our cookie practices comply with:

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GDPR Compliance

We comply with the European General Data Protection Regulation. Non-essential cookies require your consent before being set.
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Data Minimization

We only use cookies that are necessary for the stated purposes and do not collect more information than needed.
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Transparency

This policy provides clear information about what cookies we use and why, allowing you to make informed decisions.
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User Control

You have the right to accept, decline, or modify your cookie preferences at any time.

For more information about how we handle personal data, please review our complete Privacy Statement.

Policy Updates

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 visitors through our website or by other appropriate means.

Your continued use of our website following any changes means you accept the updated Cookie Policy. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about our cookie practices.

Cookie Policy