What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us understand how you interact with our content and improve your browsing experience. Nutrition Care Path uses cookies to deliver reliable, informative content about nutrition and health education.

We are committed to transparency about how we collect and use data. This 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 features such as page navigation, security, and access to restricted areas. You cannot disable these cookies as the site would not work without them.

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to gather information about how visitors interact with our editorial content. This helps our editorial team understand which articles are most helpful, how readers navigate our platform, and which topics generate the most interest. This data is anonymized and helps us create better nutrition education content.

Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and preferences, such as language settings, display preferences, and reading history. They enhance your user experience by personalizing the content you see on future visits.

Performance Cookies

Performance cookies help us optimize our website's speed and reliability. They track page load times and help identify technical issues, ensuring our nutrition education platform delivers content smoothly.

How We Use Cookies

✓ Improving Content: Analytics help us understand which nutrition articles and health education topics resonate with our readers.
✓ Personalizing Experience: We remember your preferences to deliver a tailored reading experience on future visits.
✓ Ensuring Security: Essential cookies protect your data and maintain a secure browsing environment.
✓ Optimizing Performance: We track website performance to ensure fast loading times and a seamless experience.

Third-Party Cookies

Our website may include content from third-party services such as analytics providers and content delivery networks. These services may place their own cookies on your device. We do not have control over third-party cookies, but we work with partners who respect user privacy.

Third-party cookies are governed by the privacy policies of those respective services. We encourage you to review their policies for more information about how they use cookies.

Cookie List

Cookie Name	Type	Duration	Purpose
_ga	Analytics	2 years	Google Analytics tracking
_ga_ID	Analytics	2 years	Google Analytics session tracking
PHPSESSID	Essential	Session	Session management and security
ncp_preferences	Preference	1 year	User content preferences and display settings
ncp_language	Preference	1 year	Language preference
cookie_consent	Essential	1 year	Stores your cookie consent choice
_gid	Analytics	24 hours	Google Analytics unique user identification

How to Manage Cookies

Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to refuse cookies or be notified when a cookie is being set. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.

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: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Data Storage and Security

All cookie data collected through our website is stored securely. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure. Our servers are located at:

Nutrition Care Path

Bulevardi 137

Oulu, Finland

Any personally identifiable information is handled in accordance with applicable data protection regulations. We do not sell or share your data with unauthorized third parties.

Your Privacy Rights

Under data protection laws, you have the right to:

✓ Access your data: Request information about the data we hold about you.
✓ Correct your data: Request corrections to any inaccurate information.
✓ Delete your data: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
✓ Restrict processing: Request that we limit how we use your data.
✓ Object to processing: Opt out of certain types of data processing.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Any significant changes will be communicated clearly, and the "Last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised accordingly. Your continued use of our website constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Questions About Our Cookie Policy?

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, how we use cookies, or concerns about your privacy, our editorial team welcomes your feedback.

Send your inquiries to:

[email protected]

Or reach us by mail:

Nutrition Care Path
Bulevardi 137
Oulu, Finland

Related Policies

→ Privacy Policy

Learn about how we handle your personal information

→ Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions