Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
About This Policy
Balanced Meal System ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website balancedmealsystem.info. Ez a süti-szabályzat elmagyarázza, hogyan használunk sütiket és hasonló technológiákat, hogy felismerjük Önt szerkesztői platformunk látogatásakor.
We are located at: Arany János utca 122, Budapest, Hungary
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files stored on your browser or device when you visit websites. They contain information that is sent back to the originating website on each subsequent visit. Cookies help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.
Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser (session cookies), while others remain on your device for a longer period (persistent cookies).
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility features.
Examples: Session tokens, security validation, CSRF protection
2. Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our content. They collect anonymous data about page performance, load times, and feature usage to help us improve our editorial platform.
Examples: Google Analytics, page view tracking, bounce rate measurement
3. Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a more personalized experience when you return to our site.
Examples: Language preference, theme selection, article reading history
4. Targeting & Advertising Cookies
These cookies may be set by our advertising partners to deliver relevant content and measure advertising effectiveness across websites.
Examples: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads, content recommendation engines
How We Use Cookies
- ✓ To provide and maintain functionality: Ensuring the website operates smoothly and securely
- ✓ To analyze usage patterns: Understanding which articles and topics interest our readers
- ✓ To enhance user experience: Remembering your preferences for language, layout, and content interests
- ✓ To improve our editorial content: Identifying popular topics and content performance
- ✓ To display relevant information: Showing content recommendations based on your reading history
Detailed Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Performance | 2 years | Google Analytics - tracks unique users |
| _gid | Performance | 24 hours | Google Analytics - tracks sessions |
| _gat | Performance | 1 minute | Google Analytics - throttle request rate |
| session_id | Essential | Session | Maintains user session security |
| user_preferences | Functional | 1 year | Stores language and theme preferences |
| content_history | Functional | 30 days | Tracks recently viewed articles |
| fbp | Targeting | 3 months | Facebook Pixel - audience measurement |
| NID | Targeting | 6 months | Google Ad personalization |
| csrf_token | Essential | Session | Protection against CSRF attacks |
How to Manage Cookies
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these options in your browser's preferences or settings menu:
- 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 → Clear browsing data
Cookie Consent Preferences
When you first visit balancedmealsystem.info, we present a cookie consent banner. You can:
- • Accept all cookies
- • Accept only essential cookies
- • Customize cookie preferences by category
Opt-Out Tools
For third-party cookies, you can use these industry tools:
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): NAI Opt-Out Tool
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): DAA Opt-Out Tool
Important Note: Effect of Disabling Cookies
While you can disable cookies, please be aware that some functionality on balancedmealsystem.info may not work properly without essential cookies. Specifically:
- → Security features may be compromised
- → Your preferences and reading history will not be saved
- → Session features may not function properly
We recommend keeping essential cookies enabled for the best browsing experience.
Third-Party Partners
Our website uses services from third-party providers who may set their own cookies:
Google Analytics: Analyzes website traffic and user behavior. Google Privacy Policy
Facebook Pixel: Measures effectiveness of advertising campaigns. Facebook Cookie Policy
Content Delivery Network (CDN): Optimizes content delivery and performance. CDN providers may set performance-related cookies.
Legal Compliance
Our cookie practices comply with:
- ✓ GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation): We obtain your consent before setting non-essential cookies
- ✓ ePrivacy Directive: We provide clear information about cookies and how they are used
- ✓ Hungarian Data Protection Laws: We comply with Hungarian regulations regarding personal data and cookies
Questions About This Policy?
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please reach out to our editorial team:
Balanced Meal System
Arany János utca 122
Budapest, Hungary
For content questions: [email protected]
For additional information about our data practices, please review our Disclaimer.
Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of balancedmealsystem.info after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
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