Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
About This Policy
Energy Boost Recipes ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates energyboostrecipes.info as an informational editorial platform. This Cookie Policy explains how our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your reading experience and understand how our content is accessed.
By accessing and using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. We encourage you to read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding cookies.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They allow websites to remember information about your visit, such as your language preferences and browsing patterns. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide a better user experience.
Key Cookie Facts:
- • Cookies are not programs and cannot harm your device
- • They are designed to be a helpful and efficient tool
- • You have full control over cookie settings in your browser
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security features, network management, and accessibility. Essential cookies are placed without prior consent as they are necessary for the operation of our website.
- Session management: Maintaining your browsing session
- Security: Detecting and preventing fraud and security risks
- Accessibility: Remembering your accessibility preferences
2. Performance & Analytics Cookies
We use performance cookies to understand how visitors interact with our editorial content. These cookies collect information about page visits, bounce rates, and which articles generate the most engagement. This data helps our editorial team improve content quality and user experience.
- Google Analytics: Tracking website traffic and user behavior patterns
- Heatmaps: Understanding how readers scroll and interact with articles
- Performance monitoring: Assessing page load times and website performance
3. Functional Cookies
These cookies enable personalized features and remember your preferences to provide a more tailored reading experience when you visit our site.
- Language preferences: Remembering your selected language
- Display preferences: Storing theme selection (dark/light mode)
- Content bookmarks: Saving your reading history and favorite articles
4. Targeting & Advertising Cookies
These cookies may be used to deliver relevant content recommendations and advertisements based on your interests. They help us understand which topics resonate with our audience and support our editorial operations.
- Interest tracking: Identifying content topics of interest
- Content recommendations: Suggesting relevant articles
- Ad relevance: Displaying relevant content partnerships
5. Social Media Cookies
If you share our articles on social media platforms or interact with embedded social media content, those platforms may set cookies to track your activity. These cookies are controlled by the respective social media companies.
How We Use Cookies
Enhancing Editorial Experience
Cookies help us remember your preferences and provide seamless navigation through our content library.
Content Performance Analysis
We analyze which articles and topics generate the most engagement to improve our editorial calendar and content quality.
Website Optimization
Performance data helps us optimize page load times, mobile responsiveness, and overall user experience.
Audience Insights
We gain insights into reader demographics and interests to better serve our editorial mission.
Personalization
Cookies enable personalized content recommendations and language preferences.
Cookie Duration
Cookies have different lifespans depending on their purpose:
Session Cookies
Automatically deleted when you close your browser. Duration: Single visit
Persistent Cookies
Remain on your device for a set period. Duration: Days, months, or years
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- ✓ View cookies that have been set
- ✓ Delete existing cookies
- ✓ Accept or reject cookies automatically
- ✓ Enable "Do Not Track" signals
Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality and your ability to access certain features.
Popular Browser Instructions
Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and other site permissions
Opt-Out Options
If you wish to opt out of analytics tracking, you can use browser extensions or opt-out tools provided by analytics services. Visit the relevant service's website for opt-out options.
Cookie List & Details
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics - user identification |
| _gid | Analytics | 24 hours | Google Analytics - session identification |
| _gat | Analytics | 1 minute | Google Analytics - request throttling |
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session | Server-side session management |
| language_preference | Functional | 1 year | Remembers your language selection |
| theme_mode | Functional | 1 year | Stores dark/light mode preference |
| reading_history | Functional | 3 months | Tracks articles you've read |
| cookie_consent | Essential | 1 year | Records your cookie consent preferences |
| fb_pixel | Targeting | 3 months | Facebook - audience insights (if applicable) |
| utm_source | Analytics | Session | Tracks traffic source for analytics |
Note: This table includes common cookies used on editorial platforms. The specific cookies on our site may vary based on third-party integrations and updated tracking tools. Please check your browser for the complete list of cookies currently stored.
Third-Party Services
Our website integrates with third-party services that may set their own cookies:
Google Analytics
For website traffic analysis and user behavior tracking.
Content Delivery Networks (CDN)
For optimizing page load speeds and media delivery.
Social Media Platforms
If you share content on social platforms or view embedded social content, those services may set cookies.
Advertising Partners
May place cookies for content recommendations and relevant partnerships.
We are not responsible for the cookie policies of third-party services. Please review their privacy policies separately for more information about their data practices.
Data Protection & Privacy
The information collected through cookies is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws, including GDPR (if applicable to EU residents).
Secure Handling
We implement security measures to protect cookie data from unauthorized access.
Limited Retention
We retain cookie data only as long as necessary for the stated purpose.