Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
Metabolic Wellness Lab • Storgatan 53, Göteborg
At Metabolic Wellness Lab, we use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. This policy explains what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They contain information about your browsing activity and preferences. Cookies are widely used to improve website functionality, remember user preferences, and analyze visitor behavior.
Cookies cannot harm your device or access your personal information beyond what you share with us. They do not contain viruses, malware, or executable code.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as:
- User authentication and login sessions
- Page navigation and site functionality
- Security and fraud prevention
- Remembering your language preferences
Duration: Session (until you close your browser) or up to 1 year
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our content. They collect anonymous data such as:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Traffic sources and user flow patterns
- Device and browser information
- Engagement metrics for our articles
Duration: Up to 2 years
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices to personalize your experience:
- Content preferences and browsing history
- User interface settings
- Preferred reading categories
- Font size and display preferences
Duration: Up to 1 year
How We Use Cookies
Content Delivery
To deliver articles, guides, and educational content efficiently across our platform.
User Experience
To remember your preferences, reading history, and improve website navigation.
Analytics & Insights
To analyze visitor behavior, measure content performance, and improve our editorial offerings.
Security
To protect our website and your data from unauthorized access and fraud.
Detailed Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session management | Session |
| mwl_user_prefs | Functional | User preferences and settings | 1 year |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics visitor ID | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics session ID | 24 hours |
| mwl_lang | Functional | Language preference | 1 year |
| mwl_article_history | Functional | Reading history tracking | 90 days |
| __Secure-consent | Essential | Cookie consent status | 1 year |
| mwl_theme | Functional | Display theme preference | 1 year |
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Accept or reject cookies: Allow or block all cookies by default
- Delete existing cookies: Clear cookies stored on your device
- Block specific cookies: Manage cookies by website or cookie type
- Receive notifications: Be alerted when websites try to set cookies
Instructions for popular browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge
Cookie Consent Preferences
When you first visit our website, you can choose your cookie preferences through our consent banner. You can update these preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings option in your browser.
Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to operate. However, you can disable performance, analytics, and functional cookies while retaining basic site functionality.
Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. While we respect your privacy choices, this feature is not universally recognized or implemented. For more control, we recommend using your browser's cookie management settings.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may contain content from third-party service providers who set their own cookies. These include:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google sets cookies to track your visit across our site. For more information, visit Google's Privacy Policy.
Content Delivery Networks (CDN)
We use CDN services to deliver images, scripts, and other media efficiently. These services may set cookies for performance optimization.
Social Media Integration
If our content includes social media sharing buttons, those platforms may set cookies when you interact with them.
We are not responsible for third-party cookies. Please review their privacy policies for more information.
Data Privacy & Security
We take your privacy seriously. Cookie data is processed according to applicable laws, including GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and other privacy regulations. We:
- Only store necessary information in cookies
- Use secure, encrypted connections (HTTPS)
- Do not share personal cookie data with third parties without consent
- Regularly review and update our cookie practices
- Allow you to access, modify, or delete your data
For more details about how we handle your data, please review our Privacy Disclaimer.
Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when we made the most recent changes.
Continued use of our website following any updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised Cookie Policy. We recommend reviewing this page regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Questions or Feedback?
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or concerns about how we use cookies, we'd like to hear from you. Please contact our editorial team for feedback about our content and practices.
Metabolic Wellness Lab
Storgatan 53
Göteborg, Sweden
For content questions and feedback: [email protected]
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