Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
Organicflavorcraft is committed to transparency regarding how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website. This policy explains what cookies are, the types we use, and how you can manage your preferences.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our website. They help us recognize you on return visits and enhance your browsing experience. Cookies cannot harm your device and do not contain viruses.
Each cookie has an expiration date after which it is automatically deleted. Some cookies persist until you manually delete them, while others are session-based and disappear when you close your browser.
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 Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, site administration, and navigation. Essential cookies are always enabled.
Examples: Session identification, security tokens, load balancing
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and whether errors occur. This data helps us optimize content and improve user experience.
Examples: Google Analytics, page load times, scroll depth tracking
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices to personalize your experience. They allow us to remember language selections, article reading preferences, and interface customizations.
Examples: Language preference, reading history, theme selection
Targeting/Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used by advertising partners to deliver content relevant to your interests. They may track your activity across different websites to build a profile of your interests.
Examples: Social media pixels, remarketing tags, interest-based advertising
How We Use Cookies
- Improve Site Performance: Analyze traffic patterns and identify technical issues to enhance overall website speed and reliability
- Personalize Content: Remember your preferences to deliver a more tailored editorial experience
- Understand User Behavior: Learn which articles and topics resonate most with our audience
- Maintain Security: Prevent fraudulent activity and protect your account from unauthorized access
- Deliver Targeted Content: Show articles and information relevant to your demonstrated interests
Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. This banner allows you to:
- • Accept all cookies: Enable all cookie categories to enjoy the full website experience
- • Reject non-essential cookies: Only allow essential and performance cookies
- • Customize preferences: Choose which cookie categories to enable or disable
Your consent preference is saved and will be respected during future visits. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Settings
You can manage cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- • Accept or reject cookies automatically
- • Accept cookies from specific websites only
- • Delete stored cookies at any time
- • Receive alerts when new cookies are created
Note: Different browsers have different procedures. Visit your browser's help section or settings menu for detailed instructions on cookie management. Disabling essential cookies may impact website functionality.
Third-Party Opt-Out
For third-party advertising cookies, you can opt out through:
- • Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): optout.networkadvertising.org
- • Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): optout.aboutads.info
- • European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA): youronlinechoices.eu
Cookie List
Below is a detailed list of cookies used on our website:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Maintains user session | Session |
| _ga | Performance | Google Analytics tracking | 2 years |
| _gid | Performance | Google Analytics session ID | 24 hours |
| _gat | Performance | Google Analytics request throttling | 1 minute |
| user_preference | Functional | Stores language and display preferences | 1 year |
| reading_history | Functional | Records recently read articles | 90 days |
| cookie_consent | Essential | Records cookie consent preference | 1 year |
| fr | Targeting | Facebook pixel tracking | 90 days |
| _fbp | Targeting | Facebook conversion tracking | 90 days |
| NID | Targeting | Google ad personalization | 6 months |
Third-Party Services
Our website uses the following third-party services that may set cookies:
Google Analytics
Tracks website traffic and user behavior. Learn more about Google's privacy policy
Facebook Pixel
Measures conversion and audience insights. Learn more about Facebook's cookie policy
Social Media Widgets
Display social media content and enable sharing. Each platform has its own cookie policies.
We have no control over third-party cookies. Please review their privacy policies for more information.
Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for recognizing DNT signals, and we do not currently respond to DNT browser requests. However, you can use other tools listed in this policy to control cookie usage.
Legal Basis for Cookie Use
We use cookies based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: For non-essential cookies, we obtain your explicit consent through our cookie banner
- Contract Performance: Essential cookies are necessary to provide our services
- Legitimate Interest: We use cookies to analyze site performance and improve user experience
Data Retention
Cookie data is retained only for as long as necessary to serve its purpose. Session cookies are automatically deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies have individual expiration dates as detailed in our cookie list. You can manually delete any cookies at any time through your browser settings.
Questions & Policy Updates
If you have questions about our cookie practices or this policy, please contact our editorial team:
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We encourage you to review this policy regularly. Continued use of our website following any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
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This Cookie Policy is part of our commitment to transparency and user privacy.