Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
Custom Food Therapy ("we," "us," "our," or the "website") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our editorial platform to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site usage, and improve our content delivery. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
Our Address: Calle Real 189, Málaga, Spain
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit our website. They contain information about your browsing activity and preferences. Cookies serve many purposes, including remembering your settings, tracking site performance, and personalizing content recommendations.
First-Party Cookies
Set directly by customfoodtherapy.info to store information about your visit to our site.
Third-Party Cookies
Set by external services (analytics providers, content delivery networks) to track website performance and user behavior.
Session Cookies
Temporary cookies that exist only during your browsing session and are deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies
Remain on your device for a specified period to remember your preferences across multiple visits.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential/Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the basic functionality of our website. They enable core features such as page navigation, content loading, and security. These cookies do not track your behavior and are exempt from consent requirements in most jurisdictions.
Purpose: Security, website functionality, error prevention
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how readers interact with our editorial content. This data helps our editorial team identify popular articles, user engagement patterns, and content preferences. We use Google Analytics and similar tools to collect anonymized usage data.
Purpose: Track page views, user sessions, article performance, bounce rates, content engagement
Preference/Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your choices to provide a personalized browsing experience. They store information about your preferred language, text size, theme settings, and previously read articles.
Purpose: Remember user preferences, language settings, theme selection, reading history
Content Delivery Cookies
These cookies optimize how our editorial content is delivered to your device, ensuring fast load times and proper display of images, videos, and formatting across different screen sizes.
Purpose: Content optimization, media delivery, performance tracking, CDN functionality
How We Use Cookies
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Improving Content Delivery
We analyze which articles are most frequently accessed to optimize our editorial strategy and ensure relevant content reaches our readers.
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Personalizing Your Experience
Based on your browsing behavior, we may recommend related articles and adjust content categories to match your interests.
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Measuring Website Performance
We track loading times, navigation patterns, and technical issues to ensure our website functions optimally across all devices.
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Preventing Fraud and Ensuring Security
Security cookies help protect our website from unauthorized access and suspicious activity.
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Supporting Site Functionality
Cookies enable search functionality, article filtering, and navigation features that enhance your editorial experience.
Cookies Used on Our Website
The following table details the primary cookies deployed on customfoodtherapy.info:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
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| _ga | Analytics (3rd party) | Google Analytics - Track user sessions and behavior | 2 years |
| _gat | Analytics (3rd party) | Google Analytics - Throttle request rate | 1 minute |
| _gid | Analytics (3rd party) | Google Analytics - Identify unique users | 24 hours |
| PHPSESSID | Essential (1st party) | Maintain user session during browsing | Session |
| cft_theme | Preference (1st party) | Remember user's theme preference (light/dark) | 1 year |
| cft_language | Preference (1st party) | Store selected language preference | 1 year |
| cft_consent | Essential (1st party) | Record user's cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| cft_reading_history | Functionality (1st party) | Track recently read articles for personalization | 3 months |
| cf_clearance | Security (3rd party) | Cloudflare security and DDoS protection | 30 days |
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View and delete existing cookies
- Block all cookies or specific types of cookies
- Receive notifications when websites attempt to set cookies
- Enable "Do Not Track" features
For instructions on managing cookies in your specific browser, visit:
Opt-Out Options
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Important Note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent our website from functioning properly. Some features like article navigation, search functionality, and security protections may not work as intended. We recommend keeping essential cookies enabled while managing non-essential cookies according to your preferences.
Third-Party Services
Our website integrates with third-party services that use cookies for analytics and content delivery. These services include:
Google Analytics
Analyzes website traffic and user behavior. Visit their privacy policy for more information.
Cloudflare
Provides CDN and security services. See their cookie policy for details.
Content Delivery Networks (CDN)
Optimize media and content delivery for faster page loads and improved performance.
Data Retention & Privacy
We process cookie data in accordance with applicable privacy regulations, including GDPR and CCPA. Our approach includes:
- ✓ Anonymization: Analytics data is anonymized to prevent identification of individual users
- ✓ Minimal Collection: We collect only the data necessary for website functionality and optimization
- ✓ Retention Limits: Cookies are deleted after their specified duration expires
- ✓ Security: Cookie data is transmitted over secure HTTPS connections
- ✓ No Sharing: We do not sell or share cookie data with unaffiliated third parties
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding cookies and personal data:
- ◆ Right to Consent: You can choose which cookies to accept
- ◆ Right to Access: Request information about collected cookie data
- ◆ Right to Delete: Request removal of your personal cookie data
- ◆ Right to Opt-Out: Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time
Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or applicable regulations. Significant changes will be announced on our website. Your continued use of customfoodtherapy.info following such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Last Updated: January 2025
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions or concerns about our cookie practices or this policy, our editorial team is available to help. Please reach out with your inquiry:
Email: [email protected]
Response Time: We typically respond within 1-2 business days
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I disable cookies?
Yes. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality. You can adjust your preferences in our cookie consent banner at any time.
How long are cookies stored?
Essential cookies persist for your session or as required for functionality. Analytics and marketing cookies typically expire within 12 months. You can delete cookies manually from your browser settings anytime.
Do you share cookie data with third parties?
We share aggregated, non-personal analytics data with trusted partners like Google Analytics and advertising platforms. We never sell personal information. Third parties are bound by strict data protection agreements.
What about international users?
For GDPR (EU), CCPA (California), and other jurisdictions, we obtain explicit consent before placing non-essential cookies. Your data rights and preferences are fully honored according to your local regulations.
How do I update my cookie preferences?
Click the "Cookie Settings" or "Manage Preferences" link typically found in the footer of our website. You can modify your choices for analytics, marketing, and other non-essential cookies anytime.
Your Privacy Matters
We're committed to transparent data practices and protecting your information. Review our complete privacy policy for additional details.