Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025 | Nutrient Smart Guide
At Nutrient Smart Guide, we use cookies to enhance your experience while browsing our editorial content. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
Nutrient Smart Guide is an informational and educational platform dedicated to providing evidence-based content about nutrition, health, and wellness. We are committed to transparency regarding how we collect and use information during your visits to our website.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They contain information about your browsing activity and are sent back to the website server with each subsequent visit. Cookies help websites recognize you and remember your preferences.
Note: Cookies themselves are not harmful and do not contain viruses. They are commonly used across the internet to improve user experience and provide analytical insights.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and remembering your language preferences.
Examples: Session tokens, security credentials, CSRF protection tokens
2. Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how readers interact with our content. These cookies help us track which articles are most popular, how long readers spend on pages, and which sections of our site receive the most traffic.
Examples: Google Analytics cookies, heatmap tracking, scroll depth measurement
3. Performance Cookies
These cookies collect data about page load times, server response times, and overall website performance. This information helps us optimize our site speed and reliability.
Examples: Page speed metrics, error logging, performance monitoring
4. Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and settings, such as text size, language preference, and theme selection (dark mode vs. light mode).
Examples: Display preferences, font size selection, theme choice
5. Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced features and functionality, such as social sharing buttons, embedded videos, and comment sections on our articles.
Examples: Social media widget data, commenting platform integration
How We Use Cookies
- • Improving Content Delivery: We analyze which articles and topics resonate most with our readers to provide better editorial content.
- • Enhancing User Experience: Cookies help us remember your preferences and make navigation easier.
- • Website Security: Essential cookies protect your session and prevent unauthorized access.
- • Performance Monitoring: We track site performance to ensure fast loading times and reliability.
- • Statistical Analysis: Aggregated, anonymized data helps us understand general reading patterns and website usage.
Complete Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session | Maintains user session across site pages |
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics - tracks unique users |
| _gid | Analytics | 24 hours | Google Analytics - tracks user sessions |
| _gat | Analytics | 1 minute | Google Analytics - throttles request rate |
| nsg_theme | Preference | 1 year | Stores user theme preference (light/dark mode) |
| nsg_language | Preference | 1 year | Remembers selected language preference |
| nsg_font_size | Preference | 1 year | Stores user's selected font size setting |
| _csrf_token | Essential | Session | Cross-site request forgery protection |
| nsg_analytics_consent | Preference | 1 year | Tracks user's analytics consent choice |
| __Host-nsg_auth | Essential | Session | Secure authentication token |
| nsg_article_history | Functional | 30 days | Tracks read articles for personalized recommendations |
This table lists cookies currently in use on our platform. We may update this list periodically as we enhance our services.
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find cookie settings in your browser's preferences or privacy settings. Common options include:
- • Allow all cookies
- • Block all cookies
- • Delete cookies when you close the browser
- • Receive a notification when a cookie is about to be placed
- • Block cookies from specific websites
Popular Browser Links
For detailed instructions on managing cookies in your specific browser, visit:
- • Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- • Mozilla Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- • Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data
Third-Party Tools
You can also use third-party tools and browser extensions to manage cookies and track your privacy across the web. Some popular options include privacy-focused browser extensions that block trackers and manage consent.
Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website, such as page navigation or secure login functionality. We recommend keeping essential cookies enabled for the best experience.
Third-Party Cookies
While Nutrient Smart Guide is an independent editorial platform, we may use third-party services to enhance your experience. These services may set their own cookies:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how readers interact with our content and to measure site performance.
Content Delivery Networks (CDN)
We use CDN services to ensure fast delivery of images, videos, and other media content to our readers worldwide.
Social Media Integrations
Our site includes social media sharing buttons and embedded content from platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. These services may set cookies to track sharing and interactions.
We do not control third-party cookies and recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies for detailed information about their data collection practices.
Data Protection & Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. All data collected through cookies is handled in accordance with applicable privacy regulations, including GDPR and other data protection laws.
- • Data Security: We use industry-standard security measures to protect cookie data from unauthorized access.
- • Anonymization: Analytics data is anonymized and aggregated to protect individual privacy.
- • No Selling: We do not sell or share your personal data collected through cookies to third parties for marketing purposes.
- • Data Retention: Cookie data is retained only as long as necessary to serve its intended purpose.
For more information about how we handle your data, please review our Disclaimer and privacy practices.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions about our cookie practices or would like to discuss your privacy preferences, our editorial team is happy to help.
Contact Us:
Email: [email protected]
Address: Jalan Thamrin 81, Surabaya, Indonesia
We respond to privacy inquiries within 5-7 business days.
You can also visit our FAQ for additional information about our editorial practices and policies.
Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will notify our readers and update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
Your continued use of NutrientSmartGuide following any such notification constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
Last Updated: January 2024
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookie Policy, our use of cookies, or your privacy rights, we encourage you to contact us. Our team is here to help clarify any aspects of how we use cookies and to address your concerns promptly.
Email Us
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Visit our support center for assistance
We typically respond to inquiries within 48 business hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I disable cookies on NutrientSmartGuide?
Yes, you can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling all cookies may affect your ability to access certain features or personalized content on our platform.
How long are cookies stored?
Cookie duration varies. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies may remain for months to years. You can delete them manually or adjust your browser settings.
Are my cookies secure?
We use secure, encrypted protocols to transmit and store cookie data. However, no method is 100% secure. We recommend using strong passwords and keeping your browser updated.
Do you share cookie data with third parties?
We do not sell cookie data. However, we may share anonymized, aggregated data with analytics and marketing partners to improve our services. Your personal information remains protected.
What is a cookie consent banner?
The consent banner is the notice that appears when you first visit our site. It allows you to accept or refuse non-essential cookies before we deploy them on your device.
Protect Your Privacy
At NutrientSmartGuide, your privacy is our priority. We're committed to transparent practices and your right to control your data. Review our complete privacy policy to learn more.