Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2024

At Moodboostdiet, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. This policy explains what cookies are, the types we use, 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 are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies serve various purposes: they can remember your preferences, understand how you interact with our content, and help us improve your browsing experience. Most cookies are harmless and necessary for the proper functioning of websites.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functionality such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and session management.

Consent Required: No — these cookies are always active and cannot be disabled as the website cannot function without them.

2. Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, including which pages are visited most often, how long users spend on pages, and any error messages encountered. This data helps us understand reader behavior and improve our editorial content.

Consent Required: Yes — we request your permission before setting these cookies.

3. Preference & Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and preferences, such as language selection, text size preferences, and customized layout options. They enable a more personalized browsing experience on subsequent visits.

Consent Required: Yes — we ask for your consent to store these preferences.

4. Marketing & Social Media Cookies

These cookies track your interaction with our content across different websites and platforms. They may be set by third-party social media platforms when you engage with our articles through social sharing buttons.

Consent Required: Yes — explicit consent is needed for these cookies.

How We Use Cookies

• Improve Content: Understanding reader behavior helps us create more relevant and engaging articles about mood and nutrition.
• Enhanced User Experience: Cookies enable us to remember your preferences and provide a more seamless browsing experience.
• Security: Essential cookies protect your session and maintain the security of your interactions with our platform.
• Analytics: We analyze aggregate data to measure website performance, traffic patterns, and reader engagement with our editorial content.
• Social Integration: Cookies facilitate social media sharing and interaction with our content on external platforms.

Cookie Details

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
PHPSESSID	Essential	Maintains user session and security	Session
mbd_consent	Essential	Records cookie consent preferences	1 Year
_ga	Analytics	Google Analytics tracking ID	2 Years
_gid	Analytics	Google Analytics session ID	24 Hours
mbd_preferences	Preference	Stores language and display preferences	1 Year
mbd_lastvisit	Preference	Remembers last article read	30 Days
fbp	Marketing	Facebook Pixel tracking	3 Months
_utm	Analytics	Tracks referral source and campaign data	6 Months

Managing Your Cookies

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit Moodboostdiet, a cookie consent banner appears at the bottom of the page. You can choose to accept all cookies, customize your preferences, or decline non-essential cookies. Your choice is saved and remembered on future visits.

Browser Settings

You can manage cookies directly through your web browser. Most browsers allow you to:

• View cookies stored on your device
• Delete cookies individually or all at once
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Enable "Do Not Track" mode

For guidance on managing cookies in your specific browser, visit your browser's help section or search for "[Browser Name] cookie settings."

Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website and prevent you from accessing certain features. Non-essential cookies can be disabled without impacting basic website operations.

Third-Party Cookies

We work with trusted third-party service providers who may set cookies on our website:

• Google Analytics: Provides anonymous data about website traffic and user behavior to help us understand reader engagement.
• Social Media Platforms: Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn may set cookies when you use sharing buttons or view embedded content.
• Content Delivery Networks: Help us serve images and media content efficiently to readers worldwide.

These third parties have their own cookie policies and are responsible for their own data collection practices. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies directly.

Data Protection & Privacy

Moodboostdiet takes your privacy seriously and complies with applicable data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and similar privacy laws.

Cookies and similar technologies are used only in accordance with your consent. We do not sell your personal data to third parties. All data collected through cookies is used solely to improve our editorial content and website functionality.

For detailed information about how we collect, use, and protect your data, please read our full Disclaimer and Privacy Statement.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable regulations. Updates will be posted on this page with a new "Last updated" date. Continued use of our website after policy changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Questions About Our Cookie Policy?

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, our editorial team welcomes your feedback. Send us a message with your inquiry:

Email: [email protected]

Moodboostdiet
Park Road 149
Glasgow