Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2024

At Healthyplatemethod, we use cookies to enhance your experience on our platform. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. We are committed to transparency about our data practices and respect your privacy.

Our editorial platform uses cookies to understand how readers interact with our content, improve our articles and user experience, and ensure technical functionality.

Medical Disclaimer

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.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide insights into user behavior.

Cookies contain information about your browsing activity and can be retrieved by the website that created them. They help personalize your experience and improve our editorial content delivery.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and remembering your preferences.

Examples: Session cookies, authentication tokens, security cookies

Analytical Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our editorial content. We use analytics tools to track page views, article engagement, bounce rates, and reader behavior patterns.

Examples: Google Analytics, page performance tracking, content engagement metrics

Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your choices to provide a more personalized experience. This includes language preferences, reading layout adjustments, and content category interests.

Examples: Language selection, theme preferences, article category filters

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization features on our platform, such as video playback, content recommendations, and newsletter preferences.

Examples: Video player settings, content recommendation engines, newsletter subscriptions

How We Use Cookies

Our editorial platform uses cookies to:

✓ Ensure website functionality: Keep you logged in, maintain session security, and deliver site features
✓ Understand reader behavior: Track which articles are read most, how long readers spend on content, and which topics generate interest
✓ Improve content quality: Use engagement metrics to refine our editorial coverage and article recommendations
✓ Personalize your experience: Remember your preferences, reading history, and content interests
✓ Analyze platform performance: Monitor site speed, technical issues, and user experience across devices
✓ Support newsletter features: Track subscription preferences and content delivery if applicable

Managing Your Cookies

Browser Cookie Controls

You can manage cookies directly through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Here's how to adjust settings in popular browsers:

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 > Cookies and other site data

Important Note About Disabling Cookies

Disabling essential cookies may impact your ability to use certain features of our editorial platform, such as accessing member areas or maintaining your reading preferences. Analytical cookies can be disabled without affecting functionality.

Cookie Consent Management

When you first visit our site, we display a cookie consent banner. You can:

• Accept all cookies – Enable all cookie types including analytics and preferences
• Reject non-essential cookies – Accept only essential cookies necessary for site function
• Customize preferences – Choose which categories of cookies you wish to accept

Cookie List

Below is a detailed list of cookies we use on Healthyplatemethod:

Cookie Name	Type	Expires	Purpose
PHPSESSID	Essential	Session	Maintains user session and authentication
hpm_consent	Essential	1 year	Stores cookie consent preferences
_ga	Analytical	2 years	Google Analytics – User identification for traffic analysis
_ga_*	Analytical	2 years	Google Analytics – Session and engagement tracking
_gid	Analytical	24 hours	Google Analytics – Identifies user sessions
hpm_lang	Preference	1 year	Stores language preference
hpm_theme	Preference	1 year	Stores theme preference (light/dark mode)
hpm_reading_history	Preference	90 days	Tracks articles read for content recommendations
hpm_categories	Functional	90 days	Remembers preferred content categories
hpm_newsletter	Functional	1 year	Tracks newsletter subscription preferences

Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party services that may place cookies on your device:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how readers interact with our content. Google may collect data about your browsing activity across multiple sites. You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Embedding Services

When we embed content from external sources (videos, maps, or interactive media), those services may place their own cookies to track usage and provide functionality.

Privacy & Data Protection

We take your privacy seriously. All data collected through cookies is handled in accordance with applicable data protection regulations, including GDPR. We do not sell your data to third parties.

Our Commitment:

✓ We only use cookies necessary for our editorial platform functionality
✓ We collect only the data needed to improve reader experience and content quality
✓ We obtain explicit consent before using non-essential cookies
✓ We maintain transparent policies about all data we collect

For more information about how we handle your personal data, please review our full privacy documentation.

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 page regularly for the latest information.

Questions About Our Cookie Practices?

If you have questions about how we use cookies or wish to provide feedback about our policies, our editorial team is here to help.

Contact us at: [email protected]

Physical Address:
Kirchweg 180
Berlin, Germany