Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
This policy explains how Sportnutritionist uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website to enhance your browsing experience and understand how visitors interact with our content.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They contain information about your browsing activity and preferences. Cookies help websites remember information about you between page visits and across different sessions.
At Sportnutritionist, we use cookies solely to improve your editorial experience, analyze how readers engage with our content, and maintain basic website functionality. We do not use cookies for commercial purposes, profiling, or advertising.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:
- Page navigation and form submission
- Access to secure areas of the site
- Remembering your preferences during your visit
- Website security and fraud prevention
You cannot disable these cookies as the website will not function without them.
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how readers interact with our content. These cookies help us:
- Track which articles receive the most engagement
- Measure page views and user sessions
- Identify technical issues or errors
- Improve content quality and editorial decisions
These cookies do not identify you personally. They collect aggregated data to help our editorial team create better content.
Preference Cookies
These optional cookies remember your choices and preferences, such as:
- Language or region preferences
- Text size and display settings
- Articles you have read or bookmarked
- Comment preferences
You can disable these cookies, but your preferences will not be remembered on future visits.
How We Use Cookies
Editorial Enhancement
We analyze cookie data to understand which nutrition and fitness topics resonate most with our readers, helping our editorial team prioritize content creation.
User Experience
Cookies help us personalize your experience by remembering your preferences, reading history, and display settings across visits.
Technical Performance
We use cookies to monitor website performance, identify errors, and ensure reliable access to our articles and resources.
Security
Cookies help protect your account and prevent unauthorized access or fraudulent activity on our platform.
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Controls
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies: See all cookies stored on your device
- Delete cookies: Remove cookies from your browser
- Block cookies: Prevent websites from setting new cookies
- Adjust settings by website: Allow or block cookies from specific domains
Browser-Specific Instructions
For detailed instructions on managing cookies in your specific browser, visit:
- Chrome:
chrome://settings/cookies - Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data
Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality. You will still be able to read our articles, but some features may not work as intended.
Detailed Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
sn_session_id |
Essential | Maintains user session and website functionality | Session |
sn_lang_pref |
Preference | Remembers language preference | 1 year |
sn_theme_mode |
Preference | Stores display theme preference (light/dark) | 1 year |
sn_text_size |
Preference | Remembers preferred text size for accessibility | 1 year |
_ga |
Analytics | Google Analytics - tracks unique users and sessions | 2 years |
_gid |
Analytics | Google Analytics - identifies device for session duration | 24 hours |
_gat |
Analytics | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | 1 minute |
sn_csrf_token |
Essential | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
sn_read_history |
Preference | Tracks articles you have read for personalization | 90 days |
sn_bookmarks |
Preference | Stores your bookmarked articles | 1 year |
Third-Party Cookies
We may allow trusted third-party service providers to set cookies on our website for specific purposes:
Google Analytics
Used to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Visit Google's privacy policy at policies.google.com/privacy
CDN Providers
Content delivery networks may set cookies to optimize content loading speed and performance.
We do not share personal information with these partners beyond what is necessary for their services. We do not permit third parties to use cookies for targeted advertising or commercial profiling on our site.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, we welcome your feedback. Our editorial team is committed to transparency regarding how we collect and use data.
Contact Information:
Sportnutritionist
Adderley Street 43
Port Elizabeth
Email: [email protected]
For content feedback, please visit our FAQ page.
This cookie policy is part of our broader commitment to privacy and transparency. For information about how we collect, use, and protect all personal data, please review our Privacy Policy.
This cookie policy was last updated in January 2024 and may be revised periodically as our practices evolve.
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