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Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
This page explains how Mealplandaily uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our platform.
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 (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences and understand how you interact with our content.
Mealplandaily operates from Calle Real 67, Sevilla, and is committed to transparent data practices in accordance with applicable privacy regulations.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functionality such as:
- Maintaining your session as you navigate between pages
- Remembering your login status
- Security and fraud prevention
- Loading content correctly
Status: Always active (cannot be disabled)
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how readers engage with our articles and content. They collect anonymous data about:
- Which articles are most frequently read
- How long readers spend on each page
- Device types and browsers used to access our content
- Traffic patterns and popular content sections
Status: Optional (you can manage these in your settings)
Preference & Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your choices to personalize your experience, including:
- Language preference
- Theme selection (dark/light mode)
- Font size and display preferences
- Bookmarked or saved articles
Status: Optional (you can manage these in your settings)
Third-Party Cookies
Some content may be served by third-party services. These may place their own cookies to:
- Deliver embedded content (videos, infographics)
- Measure content engagement
- Provide social sharing functionality
Status: Optional (subject to third-party privacy policies)
How We Use Cookies
1 Improve Content
We analyze how readers interact with articles to create more relevant and valuable nutrition and meal planning content.
2 Enhance Experience
Cookies remember your preferences so you don't have to adjust settings each time you visit our editorial platform.
3 Maintain Security
Essential cookies protect your account and help prevent unauthorized access and fraudulent activity.
4 Support Operations
Performance cookies help our technical team monitor platform stability and identify areas for improvement.
Cookies Used on Mealplandaily
Below is a comprehensive list of cookies used on our platform:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| mpd_session | Essential | Maintains user session | Session |
| mpd_userid | Essential | User authentication | 30 days |
| mpd_preferences | Preference | Saves language and theme preferences | 1 year |
| mpd_analytics | Performance | Google Analytics tracking (anonymized) | 2 years |
| _ga | Performance | Google Analytics unique visitor ID | 2 years |
| _gid | Performance | Google Analytics session ID | 24 hours |
| mpd_saved_articles | Preference | Stores bookmarked articles | 1 year |
| mpd_csrf_token | Essential | Security token for form submissions | Session |
| __Secure-consent | Essential | Records your cookie consent choice | 1 year |
| mpd_reading_history | Preference | Tracks recently viewed articles | 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
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Disable third-party cookies
Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect website 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 → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies and other site permissions
Cookie Consent Management
When you first visit Mealplandaily, we display a cookie consent notice. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept essential cookies only
- Customize which cookie types you allow
- Review this policy before deciding
Opting Out of Analytics
To prevent Google Analytics tracking while still using our editorial content:
- Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Configure your browser's "Do Not Track" settings
- Decline performance cookies in our consent management interface
Revoking Consent
You can change your cookie preferences at any time. Look for the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website to update your choices.
Third-Party Services
Our platform uses cookies from trusted third-party providers to deliver content and measure engagement:
Google Analytics
Analyzes traffic patterns and reader engagement on our nutrition and meal planning articles.
YouTube Embed
Embeds video content from our YouTube channel for educational meal planning content.
Legal Information
GDPR Compliance
Mealplandaily complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We only collect data with your explicit consent and provide full transparency about our practices.
ePrivacy Directive
We comply with the ePrivacy Directive regarding electronic communications and cookie placement. Essential cookies are placed without prior consent, while optional cookies require your approval.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access information about cookies on our platform
- Withdraw your consent at any time
- Request deletion of non-essential cookies
- Request information about your data
Contact Us About Cookies
For questions about our cookie practices or to submit concerns about data processing:
Address: Calle Real 67, Sevilla
Email: [email protected]
We respond to all data-related inquiries within 30 days.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or technology. We will notify users of significant changes via email or through a prominent notice on our website.
Last Updated: January 2025
Please check this page regularly for the latest information about cookies and our data practices.
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