Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
Nutrition Wellness Lab ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our informational platform. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit our website. They are widely used by websites to enhance user experience, understand how visitors interact with content, and improve platform functionality.
Cookies can be either "persistent" (remaining on your device until deleted or expiration) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser). They may be set by us or by third-party service providers.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as the site would not work without them.
- Authentication and login functionality
- Security and fraud prevention
- Session management
- Content delivery and website stability
2. Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our editorial content. We collect anonymized data about page visits, article engagement, user flow, and platform performance to improve our articles and editorial offerings.
- Page view tracking and article popularity metrics
- User behavior and engagement patterns
- Technical performance monitoring
- Content effectiveness analysis
3. Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your browsing experience by remembering your preferences and choices, such as language settings, article bookmarks, or reading preferences.
- Language and regional preferences
- Theme and display settings
- Saved articles and reading history
- User interface preferences
4. Marketing & Advertising Cookies
We may use cookies to understand your interests and deliver relevant content recommendations. These cookies help us tailor your editorial experience and may be shared with trusted partners for content distribution purposes.
- Content recommendation and personalization
- Related article suggestions
- Newsletter preferences tracking
- Content affinity analysis
5. Third-Party Cookies
Third-party service providers (analytics platforms, content delivery networks, and hosting partners) may set their own cookies on our platform. We do not control these cookies directly but work with reputable providers committed to privacy protection.
How We Use Cookies
Content Improvement
We analyze which articles resonate most with our readers to enhance editorial quality and relevance.
User Experience
Cookies help us remember your preferences and provide a seamless reading experience across visits.
Platform Analytics
We track anonymized data about platform usage to monitor performance and identify technical issues.
Content Personalization
Cookies enable us to suggest relevant articles based on your reading history and interests.
Our Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Provider | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nwl_session | Nutrition Wellness Lab | Essential | Session | User session management and security |
| nwl_preferences | Nutrition Wellness Lab | Functional | 1 year | Language, theme, and display preferences |
| nwl_analytics | Nutrition Wellness Lab | Analytics | 13 months | Page views, article engagement, user flow |
| nwl_reading_history | Nutrition Wellness Lab | Functional | 90 days | Saved articles and reading preferences |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Analytics | 2 years | User identification and session tracking |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Analytics | 24 hours | Daily unique user identification |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Analytics | 1 minute | Request rate limiting for analytics |
| nwl_content_rec | Nutrition Wellness Lab | Marketing | 30 days | Content recommendations and personalization |
| nwl_csrf_token | Nutrition Wellness Lab | Essential | Session | Cross-site request forgery protection |
| CDN_Session | Content Delivery Network | Essential | Session | Content delivery and caching optimization |
This list is updated regularly. Third-party providers may also set additional cookies subject to their own privacy policies.
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Cookie Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can:
- View stored cookies on your device
- Delete cookies individually or all at once
- Block all cookies or specific cookie types
- Allow cookies only from certain websites
For instructions, visit your browser's help page: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, or Opera.
Our Cookie Preference Center
When you first visit our platform, you can manage your cookie preferences through our consent banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize which cookie types to allow
- Withdraw consent at any time via the preference center
Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. When enabled, this sends a signal requesting that websites do not track your activity. We respect DNT signals and limit non-essential tracking when this preference is detected, though some functionality may be affected.
⚠ Important Notice
Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from accessing core platform features. Analytics and functional cookies can be disabled without affecting basic functionality, though your experience may be less personalized.
Third-Party Cookie Policies
Our platform integrates with third-party service providers that may set their own cookies. We encourage you to review their privacy and cookie policies:
Google Analytics
Analytics platform for tracking user behavior and platform performance.
Review Google's Cookie Policy →Content Delivery Network (CDN)
Optimizes content delivery and website performance globally.
Review CDN Provider Policy →Hosting Provider
Provides secure server infrastructure and website hosting.
Review Hosting Provider Policy →Data Retention
We retain cookie data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Retention periods vary by cookie type:
- Essential cookies: Retained for the duration of your session or as required for security
- Analytics cookies: Typically retained for 13 months before anonymization
- Functional cookies: Retained based on stated duration (typically 30-90 days to 1 year)
- Marketing cookies: Retained for 30 days unless you opt out sooner
You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings or our preference center. Once deleted, new cookies will only be created if you revisit our platform.
Privacy & Regulatory Compliance
We comply with major international privacy regulations regarding cookie usage, including:
GDPR (EU)
We obtain explicit consent for non-essential cookies and provide easy opt-out mechanisms for EU users.
CCPA (California)
We respect user rights to know, delete, and opt-out of cookie data collection under CCPA regulations.
ePrivacy Directive
We comply with ePrivacy rules requiring clear consent for all non-essential cookies and tracking.
LGPD (Brazil)
We respect Brazilian privacy laws and provide transparent information about cookie usage.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our cookie usage, technology advancements, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will:
- Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
- Notify users of significant changes via email or platform notification
- Request renewed consent for new cookie types if required
Your continued use of our platform following changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our cookie practices, please contact our editorial team:
Nutrition Wellness Lab
Bahnhofstrasse 157
Basel, Switzerland
Email: [email protected]
For content questions or editorial feedback, please use the same email address.