Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
About This Policy
Dietexpertmeet is committed to transparency regarding how we collect and use information. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
Our address: Hauptstraße 75, Düsseldorf, Germany
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.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They contain information that helps us recognize your browser and store preferences. Cookies cannot execute code or spread viruses — they are simply data files that enhance your browsing experience.
First-Party Cookies
Cookies set directly by Dietexpertmeet to enhance site functionality and user experience.
Third-Party Cookies
Cookies from external services (analytics, content delivery) to help us understand site usage.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot disable these cookies as the site would not work without them.
Duration: Session-based
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our content. We collect data about which articles are read, how long users stay on pages, and which sections are most popular. This information helps our editorial team improve content quality and structure.
Duration: 1-2 years | Provider: Google Analytics, similar services
Preference & Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your choices, such as language preference, text size, or theme selection. They allow us to personalize your experience on return visits without requiring you to reconfigure settings.
Duration: 1 year
Marketing & Social Media Cookies
These cookies track your interaction with content and social media platforms. They help us understand which articles resonate with readers and how our content is shared. You can opt out of these cookies.
Duration: 1-2 years
Detailed Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
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| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session management and user security | Session |
| dem_user_prefs | Preference | Stores user language and display preferences | 1 year |
| dem_consent | Essential | Records user consent choices for cookies | 1 year |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics: distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics: session tracking | 24 hours |
| _gat | Analytics | Google Analytics: request throttling | 1 minute |
| dem_article_views | Performance | Tracks which articles have been viewed | 1 year |
| dem_social_share | Marketing | Tracks social media sharing activity | 1 year |
| fb_pixel | Marketing | Facebook tracking for content performance | 1 year |
How We Use Cookies
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Improving Editorial Quality
We use analytics to understand which health and diet topics generate the most reader interest, helping our editorial team create more valuable content.
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Enhancing User Experience
Preference cookies remember your language, theme choice, and reading preferences so you don't have to reconfigure them each visit.
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Ensuring Security
Essential cookies protect your session and prevent unauthorized access to your account and personal information.
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Understanding Content Reach
Marketing cookies help us measure how our articles are shared on social media, informing our content strategy.
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Cookie Controls
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most modern browsers allow you to:
- View all cookies stored on your device
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Disable cookies entirely (note: this may affect site functionality)
Browser-Specific Instructions:
Chrome
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox
Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge
Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies
⚠️ Important Note
Disabling essential cookies may prevent the website from functioning properly. Performance and marketing cookies can be disabled without affecting core functionality.
Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites your preference not to be tracked. While we respect these signals, please note that many websites and analytics providers do not yet respond to DNT signals. Our use of cookies will continue as described in this policy regardless of DNT settings.
Third-Party Services
We use third-party services to enhance content delivery and understand reader behavior. These services may set their own cookies:
Google Analytics
Tracks anonymous usage statistics to help us improve content.
Data Protection & Privacy
We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR. Cookie data is:
- ✓ Encrypted during transmission and storage
- ✓ Anonymized where possible to protect reader identity
- ✓ Limited to what is necessary for operational purposes
- ✓ Retained only for the specified duration
For more details, please read our Privacy Policy.
Changes to This Policy
Dietexpertmeet may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify readers of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and posting a notice on our website.
Your continued use of the website following such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions about our cookie practices or would like to provide feedback about this policy, please contact our editorial team:
Dietexpertmeet Editorial Team
Hauptstraße 75, Düsseldorf, Germany
Email: [email protected]
We'll respond to inquiries within 7 business days.
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