Cookie Policy
Transparency about how we use cookies on Wellness Plate Journey
Last updated: January 2025 | Station Road 94, Leeds
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us understand how you interact with our content, remember your preferences, and improve your reading experience on Wellness Plate Journey.
This Cookie Policy explains the types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
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 access to secure areas of our site.
Status: Always Active | Duration: Session or 1 year
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how readers interact with our content. This helps our editorial team identify popular articles, track page views, and measure engagement with our wellness and nutrition content.
Status: Requires Consent | Duration: 2 years
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your reading preferences and settings on our site, such as your language choice and display preferences for a better personalized experience.
Status: Requires Consent | Duration: 1 year
Marketing & Third-Party Cookies
These cookies are set by external partners and advertising networks. They track your browsing behavior across websites to deliver relevant content and measure marketing campaign performance.
Status: Requires Consent | Duration: 2-24 months
How We Use Cookies
Content Personalization
We use cookies to remember which articles you've read and tailor content recommendations accordingly.
Performance Monitoring
Analytics cookies help us track site performance, identify technical issues, and understand reader behavior patterns.
Security & Authentication
Essential cookies protect your session and maintain the security of our editorial platform.
Service Improvement
We analyze cookie data to continuously improve our editorial content and user experience.
Detailed Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| wpj_session | User session management | Essential | Session |
| wpj_preferences | User reading preferences | Preference | 1 year |
| _ga | Google Analytics tracking | Analytics | 2 years |
| _ga_id | Google Analytics session | Analytics | 2 years |
| wpj_consent | Cookie consent preferences | Essential | 1 year |
| fb_pixel | Meta marketing attribution | Marketing | 3 months |
| wpj_article_views | Track viewed articles | Analytics | 6 months |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to decline cookies, be notified when a cookie is sent, or delete cookies after your session ends. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and other site permissions
Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of analytics and marketing cookies through industry-standard opt-out mechanisms:
- Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out Tool
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out Tool
- Your browser's "Do Not Track" settings
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit Wellness Plate Journey, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences. You can change these settings at any time by clicking the cookie preference button in our website footer.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website uses services from third-party providers that may set their own cookies. These providers include:
We are not responsible for third-party cookie practices. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies directly.
Data Retention
Cookies are retained for the periods specified in our cookie list above. When a cookie expires, it is automatically deleted from your device. You can manually delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.
We retain analytics data in accordance with our data retention policy, typically for 26 months for Google Analytics. Older data is automatically deleted to maintain privacy.
Legal Basis for Cookie Use
GDPR Compliance
We are committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and similar privacy laws. Our use of cookies is based on:
- Necessity: Essential cookies for website functionality
- Consent: We obtain explicit consent for non-essential cookies
- Legitimate Interest: Analytics to improve our editorial content
Your Rights
Under GDPR and similar regulations, you have the right to:
- Access information about cookies we use
- Withdraw or modify your cookie consent at any time
- Request deletion of cookie-related data
- Lodge a complaint with your data protection authority
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions or concerns about how we use cookies, our editorial team is here to help. Please contact us with your inquiries.
Get in Touch
Email: For content questions and cookie policy feedback
Location: Station Road 94, Leeds
Our editorial team typically responds to inquiries within 5-7 business days.
Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by updating the "last updated" date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.
This policy was last updated in January 2025.