Cookie Policy
How we use cookies to enhance your editorial experience
This Cookie Policy explains how Clean Food Academy (cleanfoodacademy.info) uses cookies and similar technologies on our editorial platform. We are committed to transparency about how we collect and use information to deliver quality content and improve your browsing experience.
Last Updated: January 2025
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.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They contain information that helps us recognize you on return visits and understand how you interact with our content.
- Session Cookies: Temporary files deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until manually deleted or expiration
- First-Party Cookies: Set directly by our domain
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use for analytics and content delivery
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, security, and access to protected areas.
- User authentication and session management
- Security tokens and CSRF protection
- Cookie consent preferences
- Load balancing and server routing
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how readers interact with our content. This helps our editorial team improve article quality, navigation, and overall user experience.
- Page views and time spent on articles
- Bounce rates and user flow patterns
- Device type and browser information
- Geographic location (city/country level)
- Search terms and content preferences
Functionality Cookies
These cookies enhance your editorial experience by remembering your preferences and customizations.
- Preferred language and display settings
- Reading history and bookmarked articles
- Newsletter subscription preferences
- Comment history and user profile data
- Theme preferences (light/dark mode)
Performance Cookies
These cookies help us deliver content efficiently and monitor site performance.
- Content delivery network (CDN) optimization
- Page load performance metrics
- Server response time monitoring
- Image and media delivery tracking
Marketing & Social Media Cookies
These cookies track how our content is shared on social media platforms and external websites, helping us understand content reach and engagement.
- Social media button interactions
- Content sharing tracking
- Social platform integration
- Referral source identification
Detailed Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cfa_session | Essential | User session management | Session | cleanfoodacademy.info |
| cfa_consent | Essential | Cookie consent preferences | 1 year | cleanfoodacademy.info |
| cfa_preferences | Functionality | Display settings and theme | 1 year | cleanfoodacademy.info |
| cfa_reading_history | Functionality | Track viewed articles | 90 days | cleanfoodacademy.info |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics user ID | 2 years | Google Analytics |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics session ID | 24 hours | Google Analytics |
| _gat | Analytics | Google Analytics throttle request | 1 minute | Google Analytics |
| cfa_newsletter | Functionality | Newsletter subscription status | 1 year | cleanfoodacademy.info |
| cfa_utm | Analytics | Campaign tracking parameters | 30 days | cleanfoodacademy.info |
| fb_pixel | Marketing | Facebook content tracking | Session |
How We Use Cookies
Improving Content Quality
Analytics cookies help our editorial team understand which articles resonate with readers, article completion rates, and reading patterns. This informs our content strategy and helps us produce more valuable educational material.
Personalizing Your Experience
We remember your preferences like language, theme selection, and reading history to deliver a personalized browsing experience tailored to your interests in nutrition and food science.
Ensuring Website Security
Essential cookies protect your session, prevent unauthorized access, and implement security measures to keep your data safe while browsing our content.
Understanding Content Reach
Marketing cookies help us track how our articles are shared and discovered across social media and external websites, providing insights into our editorial impact.
Optimizing Performance
Performance cookies ensure articles load quickly, images display properly, and the website functions smoothly across all devices and browsers.
Managing Your Cookies
Cookie Consent Controls
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept All: Enable all cookies to receive the full personalized experience
- Reject Non-Essential: Decline analytics and marketing cookies while maintaining core functionality
- Customize: Select which cookie categories you wish to allow
- Change Preferences: Adjust your cookie settings anytime via our Cookie Settings page
Browser-Level Controls
You can manage cookies through your web browser settings:
- Block cookies: Configure your browser to reject all or specific cookies
- Delete cookies: Clear stored cookies from your device
- Private browsing: Use incognito or private mode to browse without persistent cookies
- Third-party cookies: Disable cookies from external providers
Note: Blocking essential cookies may limit website functionality and affect your ability to access certain features.
Do-Not-Track (DNT) Signals
Most browsers include a Do-Not-Track feature. While we respect your privacy preferences, we cannot guarantee third-party services honor DNT signals. We recommend using our Cookie Settings for more granular control.
Third-Party Services
Our website uses third-party services that may set their own cookies:
Google Analytics
Tracks visitor behavior, page performance, and audience demographics to help us understand reader engagement patterns.
Google Privacy Policy →Facebook Pixel
Measures content sharing and social media engagement to understand how our articles are discovered and shared.
Facebook Cookie Policy →Content Delivery Network (CDN)
Optimizes article delivery and image loading speeds across geographic regions.
Data Protection & GDPR Compliance
Clean Food Academy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws. Cookie data is processed lawfully based on:
- Consent: We obtain explicit consent for non-essential cookies before setting them
- Legitimate Interest: Essential and analytics cookies serve legitimate business purposes
- Data Minimization: We collect only necessary information to provide and improve our service
- Purpose Limitation: Cookie data is used only for stated purposes
- Data Security: All collected data is encrypted and stored securely
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. For inquiries about your data or privacy concerns, contact our editorial team.
Your Rights & Choices
Right to Access
Request information about what cookies we've stored and what data they contain.
Right to Delete
Ask us to delete your cookie data and browsing history from our systems.
Right to Withdraw Consent
Change your cookie preferences or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies anytime.
Right to Portability
Request a copy of your data in a portable format for transfer to other services.
Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes via:
- Email notification to newsletter subscribers
- Prominent notice on our website
- Updated "Last Modified" date at the top of this policy
Your continued use of our website following published updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised Cookie Policy.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, our use of cookies, or your privacy, please contact our editorial team:
Clean Food Academy
Friedrichstraße 181
Düsseldorf, Germany
Email: [email protected]
For content feedback and questions about our articles, please include "Cookie Policy" in your subject line.
Additional Resources
→ Privacy Policy
Learn about how we collect and protect your personal information.
→ Terms of Use
Review the terms and conditions for using our editorial platform.
→ FAQ
Frequently asked questions about our clean eating courses and platform.
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