Cookie Policy
Profoodguide.info — Last updated: January 2024
About This Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Profoodguide uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our editorial platform. We are committed to transparency about how we collect and use information to enhance your reading experience.
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What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit our website. They contain information that allows us to recognize your device on future visits and remember your preferences.
First-Party Cookies
Set directly by profoodguide.info to store your reading preferences and site functionality data.
Third-Party Cookies
Set by analytics and content delivery partners to help us understand how readers interact with our content.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our website. They enable core features such as page navigation, security, and access to restricted areas. Essential cookies cannot be disabled.
2. Performance Cookies
We use these cookies to analyze how readers interact with our content. They help us understand which articles are most popular, how long readers spend on pages, and where readers navigate after reading.
3. Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices to personalize your reading experience. They store preferences such as language selection, text size, dark mode settings, and article categories of interest.
4. Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance the functionality of our platform by enabling interactive features and content delivery optimization. They support features like search functionality and content recommendations.
5. Marketing Cookies
These optional cookies help us understand reader interests and measure the effectiveness of our editorial outreach. We use them to tailor content recommendations and distribution strategies.
How We Use Cookies
- • Content Delivery: To ensure articles and multimedia load efficiently and display correctly on your device
- • Reader Analytics: To understand our audience demographics, reading patterns, and content preferences through aggregated data
- • Personalization: To customize your reading experience based on your preferences and browsing history
- • Security: To prevent fraud, protect user accounts, and maintain website integrity
- • Editorial Insights: To help our editorial team understand which topics resonate with readers and inform content strategy
- • Performance Monitoring: To identify technical issues and optimize website performance
Managing Your Cookies
Note: You can control cookie settings through your browser, but disabling certain cookies may affect your ability to use some features of our website.
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- • View what cookies are stored on your device
- • Delete cookies from specific websites or all sites
- • Block cookies from being set in the future
- • Allow cookies only from certain websites
Cookie Consent
When you first visit Profoodguide, you'll see a cookie banner. You can:
- • Accept all: Enable all optional cookies for enhanced experience
- • Accept essential only: Use only required cookies for basic functionality
- • Customize: Choose which categories of cookies to allow
- • Manage preferences: Access detailed cookie settings at any time
Opt-Out Options
Some third-party analytics providers offer opt-out mechanisms. You can opt out of specific tracking services through their websites or browser extensions that block tracking scripts.
Cookies We Set
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session | User session management and authentication |
| pfg_user_prefs | Preference | 1 year | Language, font size, theme preferences |
| pfg_bookmarks | Functional | 1 year | Saved articles and reading history |
| _ga | Performance | 2 years | Google Analytics visitor tracking |
| _gid | Performance | 24 hours | Google Analytics session identification |
| pfg_tracking | Performance | 6 months | Page views and article engagement metrics |
| consent_status | Essential | 1 year | Records cookie consent preferences |
| pfg_recommendations | Functional | 6 months | Content recommendations based on reading patterns |
| pfg_search_history | Functional | 3 months | Recent searches for improved search experience |
Note: This list may be updated periodically as we implement new features or analytics tools. Third-party partners may also set their own cookies in accordance with their privacy policies.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website uses services from third-party providers that may set their own cookies. These partners help us deliver content and analyze performance.
Google Analytics
Helps us understand reader behavior and traffic patterns. Sets cookies to track page visits and user interactions.
Content Delivery Network (CDN)
Enables fast content delivery. May use cookies for performance optimization and DDoS protection.
Social Media Plugins
If embedded on our pages, social media platforms set cookies for analytics and user tracking. Check their privacy policies for details.
Data Retention
We retain cookie data only as long as necessary to serve their intended purpose:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Retained for the period specified in our cookie table (typically 3 months to 2 years)
- Analytics Data: Aggregated data is retained for editorial analysis; individual identifiers are deleted after 26 months
- Preference Data: Retained until you delete cookies or change preferences
You can request deletion of your cookies and associated data at any time through your browser settings.
Legal Compliance
This Cookie Policy is designed to comply with:
- • GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) - EU regulations on data privacy
- • CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) - California data privacy law
- • ePrivacy Directive - EU requirement for cookie consent
- • Indonesian Data Protection Laws - Local privacy requirements
We obtain your explicit consent before setting non-essential cookies. You have the right to withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your cookie settings.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our cookie practices, new technologies, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last Updated" date and, if required, by seeking your renewed consent.
We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact our editorial team:
Profoodguide Editorial Team
Jalan Malioboro 84, Medan
For content and privacy questions: contact us through our FAQ page
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