Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us understand how you interact with our content, remember your preferences, and improve your browsing experience. At Antiparasitediet, we use cookies to provide you with a better editorial experience while respecting your privacy.
This policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, security, and access to secure areas. Without these cookies, some website features may not work as intended.
Examples: Authentication tokens, session management, security verifications
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our editorial content. This helps our team measure article performance, identify popular topics, and improve content quality for our readers.
Data collected: Pages visited, time spent reading, user location (general), device type
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices to personalize your experience on our site. They store information about your preferred language, text size, theme preference, and other customization choices.
Examples: Language settings, display preferences, accessibility choices
Performance Cookies
These cookies help us optimize website performance by tracking page load times, server errors, and user experience metrics. This allows us to provide faster, more reliable content delivery.
Examples: Page load speed, navigation performance, error reporting
How We Use Cookies
- • Content Enhancement: To understand which educational articles and guides resonate most with our readers
- • User Experience: To remember your reading preferences and site customizations between visits
- • Security: To protect your session and ensure safe browsing on our platform
- • Analytics & Improvement: To measure content performance and identify areas for editorial improvement
- • Technical Optimization: To monitor system performance and troubleshoot technical issues
How to Manage Your Cookies
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find cookie management options in your browser's preferences or privacy settings. Common browsers include:
- 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, search, and services → Clear browsing data
Cookie Consent Management
When you first visit our site, we display a cookie consent banner. You can select which types of cookies you accept or reject. You can update your preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings link in our footer.
Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. If enabled, this signals your preference not to be tracked. We respect these signals where applicable, though some essential functionality may be affected.
Detailed Cookie List
Below is a comprehensive list of cookies currently in use on our website:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| apd_session | Essential | Maintains user session during browsing | Session |
| apd_consent | Essential | Stores your cookie preferences | 12 months |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics - unique visitor identification | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics - session identification | 24 hours |
| apd_theme_preference | Preference | Remembers your theme choice (light/dark mode) | 1 year |
| apd_language | Preference | Stores your preferred language setting | 1 year |
| apd_font_size | Preference | Recalls your preferred text size for accessibility | 1 year |
| apd_perf_metrics | Performance | Tracks page load performance for optimization | Session |
| _gat | Analytics | Google Analytics - throttle request rate | 1 minute |
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
Google Analytics
Helps us analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google's Privacy Policy
Content Delivery Network (CDN)
Optimizes delivery of our articles and resources to readers worldwide.
Data Protection & Privacy
We take your privacy seriously. All cookie data is:
- ✓ Encrypted during transmission
- ✓ Stored securely on protected servers
- ✓ Never shared with unauthorized parties
- ✓ Subject to our comprehensive privacy policy
For detailed information about how we handle personal data, please review our Privacy & Disclaimer page.
Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies. Continued use of our site after updates indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions or concerns about our cookie practices or how we use data, our editorial team is here to help. Send us feedback about our content and policies:
Email: [email protected]
Station Road 162
Birmingham
We typically respond to editorial inquiries within 5-7 business days.
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