Wellness Recipe Guild ("we," "us," or "our") operates the informational website wellnessrecipeguild.info. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our editorial platform, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

By accessing our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. We are committed to transparency regarding how we collect and use information about your browsing experience.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are created by the website server and sent to your browser, where they are stored locally. When you revisit the site, your browser sends these cookies back to the server.

Note: Cookies cannot execute code or transmit viruses. They are passive files that help websites remember information about your visit and improve your browsing experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for the basic functioning of our website. They enable you to navigate our platform and access core features.

User session management
Security and fraud prevention
Maintaining your preferences
Load balancing and site performance

Consent required: No (legally exempt)

2. Performance / Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how readers interact with our editorial content. We use this information to improve article quality, navigation, and overall user experience.

Tracking page views and bounce rates
Measuring content engagement
Identifying popular articles and topics
Analyzing traffic sources and reader behavior

Consent required: Yes

3. Functional / Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and preferences to enhance your reading experience on our site.

Remembering your language preference
Storing your theme selection (dark/light mode)
Saving article reading history
Maintaining reader personalization settings

Consent required: Yes

4. Marketing / Advertising Cookies

We use advertising cookies to serve relevant content and maintain our free editorial platform. These cookies help us understand which content resonates with our audience.

Tracking content interests and preferences
Delivering relevant articles and recommendations
Measuring campaign effectiveness
Creating audience segments for editorial purposes

Consent required: Yes

How We Use Cookies

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Improving Editorial Content

We analyze which articles, topics, and wellness advice resonate with our readers to improve our editorial strategy.

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Personalizing Your Experience

Cookies remember your preferences so you can enjoy a customized reading experience each time you visit.

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Maintaining Site Security

Essential cookies protect your account and help us prevent unauthorized access and fraudulent activity.

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Supporting Our Platform

Marketing cookies enable us to measure content performance and support our free editorial platform sustainably.

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Understanding Reader Behavior

Analytics cookies provide insights into how readers navigate our content, helping us structure our editorial offerings better.

Cookie List

Here is a detailed list of cookies we use on wellnessrecipeguild.info:

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
PHPSESSID	Essential	Session management and user authentication	Session
csrf_token	Essential	Cross-site request forgery protection	Session
user_preferences	Functional	Storing language and theme preferences	1 year
_ga	Analytics	Google Analytics - user identification	2 years
_gat	Analytics	Google Analytics - request throttling	1 minute
_gid	Analytics	Google Analytics - session identification	24 hours
article_history	Functional	Tracking articles you've read	90 days
cookie_consent	Essential	Recording your cookie consent preferences	1 year
utm_source, utm_medium, utm_campaign	Marketing	Tracking content source and campaign performance	Session
content_engagement	Marketing	Measuring content interaction and interest	60 days

Third-Party Cookies

We work with trusted third-party service providers who may set their own cookies on our platform:

• Google Analytics: Helps us understand reader behavior and track content performance
• Google Ads: Supports our platform through content-relevant advertising
• Social Media Platforms: May set cookies when you interact with social sharing features
• Content Delivery Networks (CDN): Used to optimize page load speeds for our readers

These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how they use your data.

How to Manage Your Cookies

1. Browser Cookie Settings

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

View stored cookies and their details
Block all cookies or specific categories
Delete existing cookies automatically when closing your browser
Receive alerts when websites try to set cookies

Browser instructions: Chrome | Firefox | Safari

2. Our Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our site, you'll see a cookie consent notice. You can:

Accept all cookies
Accept essential cookies only
Customize which cookie categories you consent to
Revise your preferences at any time in your account settings

3. Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. If you enable DNT, our site will respect this preference and limit tracking cookies accordingly. However, essential cookies will still be used for site functionality and security.

4. Opt-Out Options

You can opt out of specific tracking services:

Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics opt-out browser extension
Google Ads Opt-Out: Manage your Google Ad preferences
Network Advertising Initiative: Opt out of behavioral advertising

Important: Disabling cookies may affect your ability to access certain features of our site, such as reading history tracking or language preferences. However, essential cookies required for site functionality and security will continue to work.