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Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2024

At Wholesome Kitchen School, we use cookies to enhance your experience while browsing our editorial content and articles. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

Our website is an informational and educational platform dedicated to providing articles, recipes, and culinary knowledge. We use cookies strictly to improve site functionality and understand how readers engage with our content.

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 a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your language preference or reading history. Cookies are widely used across the internet to improve user experience and website functionality.

Cookies do not contain personal information like your name or email address unless you voluntarily provide it. They cannot execute code or transmit viruses.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas.

Session management
Security and fraud prevention
Load balancing

Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how readers interact with our articles and content. They collect anonymous data about page visits, reading time, and popular articles.

Analytics data collection
Site usage statistics
Performance monitoring

Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences to provide a personalized reading experience.

Language and display preferences
Article reading history
Bookmarked content

Targeting Cookies

We use third-party cookies to display relevant content and advertisements aligned with your interests based on your browsing behavior.

Interest-based content recommendations
Advertising optimization
Cross-site tracking for partner services

How We Use Cookies

Content Personalization

We tailor the article recommendations and content layout based on your reading habits and preferences.

Analytics and Insights

We analyze how readers navigate our site and which articles are most popular to improve our editorial offerings.

Security

Cookies help us protect your account and prevent unauthorized access or fraudulent activity.

User Experience

We remember your login status, language preference, and site settings for a seamless reading experience.

Detailed Cookie List

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
PHPSESSID	Essential	Session management and user login	Session
wks_preferences	Functional	Stores user language and display preferences	1 year
wks_reading_history	Functional	Tracks recently viewed articles	30 days
_ga	Performance	Google Analytics - Tracks unique visitors	2 years
_gid	Performance	Google Analytics - Session identification	24 hours
_gat	Performance	Google Analytics - Rate limiting requests	1 minute
fr	Targeting	Facebook pixel - Advertising and analytics	90 days
_fbp	Targeting	Facebook - User identification for ads	90 days
NID	Targeting	Google - Personalized content and ads	6 months

How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Cookie Settings

You can control cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being sent. Here's how to manage cookies in 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 data

Note: If you disable essential cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. Performance and targeting cookies can be disabled without affecting basic site functionality.

Cookie Consent Management

When you first visit our website, you'll be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can:

Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Customize your preferences for each cookie category

You can update your cookie preferences at any time by visiting the cookie settings in the footer of our website or through your browser settings.

Opt-Out Options

For third-party advertising cookies, you can opt out through:

Google: Google Ads Settings and Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Facebook: Facebook Ads Preferences and your account settings
Network Advertising Initiative: www.networkadvertising.org/opt-out
Digital Advertising Alliance: www.aboutads.info/choices

Third-Party Cookies and Services

Our website uses cookies from third-party services to enhance functionality and provide insights:

Google Analytics

Helps us understand how readers engage with our content and improve our editorial platform.

Facebook Pixel

Used for audience insights and to measure the effectiveness of our content distribution.

Google Ads

Enables personalized content recommendations and relevant advertising displayed on our site.

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies. We recommend reviewing their privacy statements for more information.

Data Protection and Your Privacy

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with data protection regulations including GDPR and local Italian privacy laws. Cookies containing personal data are processed securely and used only for the purposes described in this policy.

The data collected through cookies is:

Used only for the stated purposes
Protected with industry-standard security measures
Not shared with unauthorized third parties
Retained only as long as necessary

For more information, please review our Disclaimer and complete privacy documentation.

Questions About This Cookie Policy?

If you have questions about our cookie practices or how we handle your data, our editorial team is here to help. Please send us your feedback and inquiries about our content and policies.

Address:
Wholesome Kitchen School
Corso Italia 191
Palermo, Italy

You can also explore our FAQ section or browse our latest articles for more information about our platform.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We encourage you to review this policy regularly. The date of the last update is shown at the top of this page. Continued use of our website following updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised Cookie Policy.

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