Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 2025
About Our Use of Cookies
Wellness Meals Academy ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website wellnessmealsacademy.info. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our editorial platform.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how you interact with our content, improve site functionality, and provide a better reading experience. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
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
Essential (Necessary) Cookies
These cookies are required for basic website functionality, including session management, security features, and navigation. Without these cookies, our website cannot function properly. They do not collect personal information for marketing purposes.
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website, including page visit frequency, navigation patterns, and content engagement. This data helps us understand which articles are most valuable to our readers and where to improve our editorial content.
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences, such as language selection, dark mode settings, and saved articles. They enhance your experience by personalizing how you interact with our platform on repeat visits.
Advertising & Third-Party Cookies
We work with third-party partners who may place cookies on our website to display relevant advertisements and measure advertising effectiveness. These cookies may track your browsing activity across multiple websites. You can opt out of targeted advertising through your browser settings or industry opt-out mechanisms.
How We Use Cookies
- ✓ Content Personalization: Understanding which articles and topics interest our readers most
- ✓ Site Performance: Monitoring website speed, user experience, and technical issues
- ✓ User Preferences: Remembering your reading habits and display preferences
- ✓ Security: Protecting against fraudulent activity and ensuring safe browsing
- ✓ Analytics: Measuring editorial performance to improve our content strategy
- ✓ Relevant Advertisements: Delivering ads that match reader interests (where applicable)
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Controls
Most modern browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- • View what cookies are stored on your device
- • Delete cookies from specific websites or all at once
- • Block cookies from certain sites or all sites
- • Receive warnings when cookies are being set
- • Enable "Do Not Track" preferences
Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality. We recommend allowing necessary cookies while controlling non-essential ones.
Opt-Out Options
To manage targeted advertising cookies:
- • Visit the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page
- • Use the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out tool
- • Check individual ad network privacy policies for opt-out links
- • Adjust your mobile device advertising preferences in system settings
Cookie List
Below is a detailed list of cookies currently used on wellnessmealsacademy.info:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session management and user identification | Session |
| wma_user_prefs | Functional | Stores reader language and display preferences | 12 months |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics - tracks unique user visits | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics - identifies sessions | 24 hours |
| _gat | Analytics | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | 1 minute |
| wma_saved_articles | Functional | Tracks reader's saved articles for quick access | 6 months |
| __Secure-3PSID | Advertising | Third-party advertising platform identification | 2 years |
| IDE | Advertising | Google DoubleClick - tracks ad interactions | 1 year 11 months |
| wma_security_token | Essential | CSRF protection and security verification | Session |
| wma_consent_banner | Essential | Remembers cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
Third-Party Services
Our website integrates with third-party services that may set their own cookies:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand reader engagement and editorial performance. Google may combine this data with other information. Review Google's privacy policy and cookie controls.
Advertising Networks
We partner with advertising networks to display content-relevant ads. These partners may set cookies to measure ad performance and deliver targeted advertisements across multiple sites.
Social Media Plugins
If we include social media sharing buttons, the platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) may set their own cookies to track shares and engagement.
Data Retention & Privacy
We retain cookie data in accordance with applicable privacy laws. Essential and analytical cookies are retained only as long as necessary for their intended purpose. Most cookies are automatically deleted after their expiration date.
We do not sell personal information collected through cookies. Any data shared with third-party analytics or advertising services is used solely for improving our editorial content and site functionality. For detailed information about how we handle personal data, please review our full Privacy Policy.
You have the right to access, modify, or delete cookie data. To exercise these rights or request information about your data, contact our editorial team at [email protected].
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our technology, legal requirements, or editorial practices. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. Continued use of our website following such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Questions About Our Cookie Use?
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact our editorial team. We're happy to provide additional information about our data practices and how we protect your privacy.
Email: [email protected]
Editorial Address: Stadiou Street 149, Patras
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