Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 2025
About Cookies
Carefulfoodplan.info uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience on our editorial platform. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how you interact with our content and improve our services.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which types we use, how they function, and how you can manage your preferences. By continuing to browse our site, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security features, login sessions, and user preferences.
- Session management
- Security and fraud prevention
- User authentication
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our site by collecting anonymous data about page visits, article views, and user behavior patterns.
- Page load times and performance metrics
- Content engagement statistics
- Traffic sources and navigation patterns
Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your browsing experience by remembering your preferences, such as language settings and reading history.
- Language and region preferences
- Article reading preferences
- Saved content and bookmarks
Targeting & Advertising Cookies
We use these cookies to display relevant content and offers. They track which content interests you to deliver more personalized reading recommendations.
- Content recommendations
- Advertising preferences
- User interest profiles
How We Use Cookies
- • Improving Content: Analyzing which articles and topics are most frequently read to enhance our editorial offerings.
- • Site Performance: Monitoring page load speeds and technical performance to provide a smooth browsing experience.
- • Personalization: Remembering your preferences to customize your experience during future visits.
- • Security: Protecting against fraudulent activity and unauthorized access to your account.
- • Content Recommendations: Suggesting articles and topics that align with your reading interests.
Third-Party Cookies
We work with trusted third-party providers to enhance our editorial content and analytics. These providers may place their own cookies on your device:
- → Google Analytics: Provides anonymous aggregated data about site usage and traffic patterns.
- → Content Delivery Networks: Optimize content delivery and page loading speeds.
- → Advertising Partners: Display relevant content recommendations and offers (non-intrusive).
These third parties have their own privacy policies and are bound by data protection regulations.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have control over cookie settings. Here's how to manage them:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through preferences or settings. You can usually:
- Accept or reject all cookies
- Accept cookies only from specific websites
- Delete cookies automatically when you close the browser
- Receive alerts when a website attempts to place a cookie
Disabling Cookies
While you can disable all cookies, please note that some features of Carefulfoodplan.info may not function properly. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for site operations.
Opt-Out Options
For third-party cookies, you can opt out through:
- Google Analytics opt-out browser extension
- Network Advertising Initiative opt-out tool
- Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out mechanism
Do Not Track
If your browser supports Do Not Track (DNT) signals, we respect your preference. Some of our service providers may also honor DNT signals.
Detailed Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cfp_session | Essential | Maintains user session and login status | Session |
| cfp_preferences | Functional | Stores user language and display preferences | 1 year |
| cfp_analytics | Performance | Tracks page visits and article engagement | 2 years |
| _ga | Performance | Google Analytics - user identification | 2 years |
| _gid | Performance | Google Analytics - session tracking | 24 hours |
| cfp_bookmarks | Functional | Remembers saved and bookmarked articles | 1 year |
| cfp_reading_history | Functional | Stores recently viewed articles | 90 days |
| cfp_recommendations | Targeting | Personalizes content recommendations | 1 year |
| cfp_security_token | Essential | Protects against CSRF attacks | Session |
| cfp_consent | Essential | Records cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
Data Protection & Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. All data collected through cookies is handled in accordance with:
- ✓ General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - for EU/EEA users
- ✓ German Federal Data Protection Act (Bundesdatenschutzgesetz)
- ✓ Applicable international data protection standards
We never sell your data to third parties. Cookie data is used solely to improve your experience and maintain site security.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy, or if you'd like to exercise your data rights, please contact us:
Carefulfoodplan Editorial Team
Am Markt 144
Hamburg, Germany
For content questions and feedback:
[email protected]
Related Policies
This Cookie Policy was last updated in January 2025. We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.