Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
Holistic Food Journey ("we," "us," or "our") operates the holisticfoodjourney.info website ("the Website"). This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze our editorial content's performance.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our Website. They help us remember your preferences, understand how you interact with our content, and improve your browsing experience. Cookies are widely used across informational and editorial websites to provide personalized content and gather analytics.
Cookies cannot harm your device, run executable code, or contain personally identifiable information like your name or email address unless you explicitly provide it.
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.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
Purpose: Enable core Website functionality such as page navigation, security, and access to restricted editorial areas.
Duration: Session-based (deleted when you close your browser)
Mandatory: Yes. The Website cannot function properly without these cookies.
2. Analytical & Performance Cookies
Purpose: Track anonymous user behavior, page views, article engagement, and traffic patterns to help our editorial team understand which content resonates with readers.
Duration: Up to 2 years
Provider: Google Analytics, and similar analytics platforms
3. Preference & Functionality Cookies
Purpose: Remember your settings, such as language preference, font size, dark mode selection, and article categories you follow.
Duration: Up to 1 year
Mandatory: No. You can disable these through your browser settings.
4. Social Media & Sharing Cookies
Purpose: Enable article sharing on social platforms, track social media referral traffic, and display embedded social content.
Duration: Variable (up to 2 years)
Provider: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and similar social platforms
5. Third-Party Cookies
Purpose: Set by external service providers for analytics, content optimization, and related services.
Duration: Varies by provider
Providers: Google, Cloudflare, and other content delivery and analytics services
How We Use Cookies
Content Analytics
Understanding which articles, topics, and author content performs best helps our editorial team create more valuable content for our readers.
Personalization
Cookies enable us to remember your content preferences, language choice, and reading history for a more personalized editorial experience.
Website Security
Essential cookies protect against fraud, maintain session integrity, and ensure secure browsing throughout the Website.
Performance Optimization
We use performance cookies to speed up page loading times and ensure a smooth browsing experience across all devices.
Social Sharing
Cookies facilitate article sharing and enable social platform integration for our readers.
Detailed Cookie List
Below is a comprehensive list of cookies used on our Website:
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session | Maintains user session and authentication |
| hfj_preferences | Preference | 1 year | Stores user content preferences and reading history |
| _ga | Analytical | 2 years | Google Analytics - user identification |
| _ga_* | Analytical | 2 years | Google Analytics - session tracking |
| _gid | Analytical | 24 hours | Google Analytics - session identifier |
| language | Preference | 1 year | Remembers language preference |
| fb_pixel_* | Social/Third-Party | 3 months | Facebook social sharing and traffic analytics |
| __cf_bm | Essential | 30 minutes | Cloudflare bot protection and security |
| theme_mode | Preference | 1 year | Stores dark/light mode preference |
| csrf_token | Essential | Session | Security - prevents cross-site request forgery |
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Settings
You can control cookies directly through your web browser. Most browsers allow you to:
- View which cookies are stored on your device
- Accept or reject cookies on a per-site basis
- Delete cookies automatically when you close your browser
- Block third-party cookies entirely
For instructions on managing cookies in your browser, visit: allaboutcookies.org
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable certain cookies, please note:
- Essential Cookies: Disabling these may prevent the Website from functioning properly
- Preference Cookies: You may lose personalized settings and recommendations
- Analytical Cookies: Our editorial team will have less insight into content performance
Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. While we respect this preference, third-party analytics providers may not honor it. You can configure your browser settings to disable tracking cookies entirely for maximum privacy.
Third-Party Cookies & External Services
We partner with external services that may set their own cookies on your device:
Google Analytics
Tracks website traffic and content engagement. View Google's privacy policy
Cloudflare
Provides content delivery and security services. View Cloudflare's privacy policy
Social Media Platforms
Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Pinterest may set cookies when you share our content or interact with embedded social content. Review their privacy policies directly on their websites.
We do not control how third parties use cookies. For questions about their data practices, consult their respective privacy policies.
Legal Basis for Cookie Use
Our use of cookies is based on:
- Consent: You have consented to non-essential cookies through our cookie consent banner
- Legitimate Interest: We use cookies to improve our Website, understand audience behavior, and provide better editorial content
- Legal Obligation: Some cookies are necessary to comply with applicable laws and regulations
- Contract Performance: Essential cookies enable the core functionality of the Website
Data Retention & Privacy
We retain cookie-based data in accordance with our general privacy practices:
- Analytics data is anonymized and aggregated
- Individual user identifiers are not stored in cookies
- Data is retained for legitimate analytical and operational purposes
- You can request deletion of preference-based cookies at any time
For more information about how we handle personal data, please review our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions, concerns, or feedback regarding this Cookie Policy or our cookie practices, please contact our editorial team:
Holistic Food Journey
Hauptstraße 180
München
Email: [email protected]
Website: holisticfoodjourney.info
We're committed to transparency and respect for your privacy. Our editorial team reviews all inquiries and will respond within 7 business days.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, regulations, or our practices. Any material changes will be noted with an updated "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
We recommend reviewing this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of the Website following any updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised Cookie Policy.
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