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Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2025

This page explains how Radiant Health Cooking uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our editorial platform. We're committed to transparency about our data practices.

Medical Disclaimer

The information on this site is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making health decisions.

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, improve your browsing experience, and maintain essential site functionality. Cookies are not programs and cannot harm your device.

We use cookies responsibly and only collect data necessary for site operation and improvement of our editorial content.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable basic features like:

User session management
Security and fraud prevention
Preference storage (theme, language)
Page navigation and form submissions

Duration: Session-based or up to 12 months

Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how readers interact with our articles and content. We collect data about:

Which articles are most read
How long readers spend on content
User location (country/region level)
Device type and browser information
Traffic sources and referrers

Duration: Up to 24 months

Tools used: Google Analytics, server logs

Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your reading experience by remembering your preferences:

Saved articles and reading lists
Display preferences (dark mode, font size)
Comment and feedback preferences
Newsletter subscription status

Duration: Up to 12 months

Third-Party Cookies

We use limited third-party services to support site functionality:

Content delivery networks (CDN)
Font and resource providers
Social media plugins (optional sharing)
Analytics providers

Duration: Varies by provider (30 days to 24 months)

How We Use Cookies

Improving Editorial Content

We analyze which topics, articles, and content formats resonate most with our readers to inform our editorial decisions and help us publish more relevant health and wellness content.

Site Performance

Cookies help us monitor site speed, identify technical issues, and ensure our platform works smoothly across all devices.

Security

We use cookies to detect and prevent fraudulent activity, unauthorized access, and other security threats to protect our readers' data.

Personalization

Cookies remember your reading preferences so you don't have to reset your settings each time you visit.

Spam Prevention

Cookies help us prevent spam in comments and user-generated content sections of our editorial platform.

Detailed Cookie List

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
PHPSESSID	Essential	User session management	Session
rhc_theme	Functional	Remembers dark/light mode preference	12 months
rhc_language	Functional	Stores language preference	12 months
_ga	Analytics	Google Analytics - visitor identification	24 months
_ga_*	Analytics	Google Analytics - session data	24 months
_gid	Analytics	Google Analytics - temporary visitor ID	24 hours
rhc_consent	Essential	Stores your cookie consent preferences	12 months
rhc_saved_articles	Functional	Stores bookmarked articles	12 months
rhc_newsletter	Functional	Newsletter subscription status	12 months
csrf_token	Security	CSRF protection for forms	Session

This table represents common cookies we use. Additional cookies may be set by third-party services or updated as our platform evolves.

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Managing Your Cookies

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Our Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our site, we display a cookie consent banner. You can:

Accept All - Enable all cookies
Decline Non-Essential - Use only essential cookies for site function
Customize - Choose which cookie types to accept

You can update your preferences anytime by clicking the cookie settings link in our footer.

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Browser Cookie Controls

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

Accept or reject all cookies
Accept only first-party cookies
Delete cookies when closing your browser
View and delete individual cookies

Instructions for popular browsers:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data

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Do Not Track (DNT)

Many browsers support Do Not Track (DNT) signals. When enabled, your browser sends a signal to websites requesting they don't track your activity. We respect DNT signals where feasible, though some site functionality may be limited. To enable DNT, check your browser settings or visit allaboutdnt.org for more information.

Opting Out of Analytics

To opt out of Google Analytics:

Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on from Google's website
Disable JavaScript in your browser (may limit site functionality)
Use browser privacy modes or extensions

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable or reject cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:

Session management may be impaired
Your preferences (theme, language) won't be saved
Saved articles and reading lists won't persist
We can't prevent duplicate comment submissions
Some third-party features may not load

Essential cookies are required for the site to work. We recommend allowing at least essential cookies for the best experience.

Data Retention & Privacy

We don't use cookies to collect sensitive personal information like credit card numbers or passwords. Cookie data is:

Encrypted and securely stored
Not shared with advertisers or marketing networks
Kept separate from your personal email information
Deleted according to retention schedules (see cookie list above)

For more details on how we handle all personal data, please read our Privacy & Disclaimer page.

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 announced on this page and/or via email if you've provided one. Your continued use of our site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.