Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Food Therapy Recovery uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our editorial platform. We are committed to transparency regarding your data and how we enhance your reading experience.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They contain information that websites can read during subsequent visits. Cookies help us understand how you use our editorial platform, remember your preferences, and improve your reading experience.

Cookies are not programs and cannot harm your device. You can control cookie usage through your browser settings at any time.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our website. They enable core features such as page navigation, security, and access to secure areas. Without essential cookies, our platform cannot function properly. You cannot disable these cookies without affecting website performance.

Examples: session authentication, CSRF protection, site security

Performance Cookies

Performance cookies collect information about how visitors use our site, such as which pages are viewed most frequently, how long readers spend on articles, and which sections generate engagement. This data helps us optimize our editorial platform and article delivery.

Examples: page view tracking, load time measurement, user interaction analysis

Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and preferences when visiting our platform. They store information such as your language selection, text size preferences, or reading history, allowing us to customize your experience on subsequent visits.

Examples: language preference, font size, theme selection, saved articles

Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies track your behavior across websites to deliver relevant editorial content recommendations and manage our advertising partnerships. These cookies help us understand which topics interest you and ensure you see relevant articles and content recommendations.

Examples: content recommendation tracking, advertising partner integration, audience analytics

How We Use Cookies

Platform Functionality: Enable secure login, maintain your session, and ensure website security
Analytics: Understand how readers engage with our articles and which content topics are most valuable
User Preferences: Remember your reading preferences, language selection, and saved articles
Content Recommendations: Deliver relevant article suggestions based on your reading history
Advertising Partnerships: Manage relationships with our editorial partners and content sponsors

Detailed Cookie List

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Expiration
ftr_session_id	Essential	Maintains user session and authentication	Session
ftr_csrf_token	Essential	Security protection against cross-site attacks	Session
ftr_language	Preference	Remembers your language preference	1 year
ftr_theme	Preference	Stores your theme preference (light/dark mode)	1 year
ftr_font_size	Preference	Remembers your preferred text size	1 year
_ga	Performance	Google Analytics - tracks user behavior	2 years
_gid	Performance	Google Analytics - distinguishes users	24 hours
ftr_reading_history	Performance	Records articles you've read for analytics	90 days
ftr_recommendations	Marketing	Powers personalized article recommendations	6 months
ftr_content_topics	Marketing	Tracks content topics of interest	6 months

Managing Your Cookies

Browser Controls

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete cookies individually or in bulk
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Disable third-party cookies entirely

How to Access Cookie Settings

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

Third-Party Cookies

We partner with external service providers to enhance our editorial platform. These partners may set their own cookies:

Google Analytics: Helps us understand how readers interact with our articles
Advertising Partners: Enable relevant content recommendations and manage editorial partnerships
Content Delivery: Optimize article loading and distribution across regions

Third-party providers operate under their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their policies for more information about their data practices.

Your Privacy & Data Protection

We take your privacy seriously. Cookies we set contain limited personal data and are used only for the purposes described in this policy. We do not:

• Sell your data to third parties
• Share personal information without your consent
• Use cookies for undisclosed purposes

For detailed information about how we handle your data, please review our full Privacy Policy.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this policy regularly. Significant changes will be communicated through our platform.

Your continued use of Food Therapy Recovery after policy updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

Questions About Our Cookie Policy?

If you have questions about how we use cookies or this policy, our editorial team is here to help. Contact us with your feedback about our content and platform experience.

Address:
Food Therapy Recovery Editorial Office
Market Street 150
London

For content inquiries and feedback: [email protected]

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