Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
At Happyfoodpath, we believe in transparency about how we collect and use information. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
Website Address: happyfoodpath.info
Contact Address: Mill Lane 19, Leeds
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 the website owners about how visitors use their sites.
Cookies cannot run programs or deliver viruses to your device. They are unique to your browser and contain only the information you choose to share with the website or information the website automatically collects about your visit.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and remembering your preferences. Without these cookies, our website cannot operate effectively.
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies help us collect anonymous data about page visits, article engagement, and user behavior patterns. This information helps us improve our content and user experience.
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and preferences, such as language selection, text size adjustments, and other customization settings you may have made on our site. They help personalize your browsing experience.
Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies are used to track your visits across different websites and to display content that may be relevant to you. They help us understand the effectiveness of our editorial outreach and content distribution strategies.
Session Cookies
Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They help maintain your browsing session and enable features like keeping you logged in to comment sections or bookmarked articles.
How We Use Cookies
- ✓ Content Delivery: To ensure our articles and resources load properly across your devices
- ✓ User Analytics: To understand which articles resonate most with our audience and improve editorial planning
- ✓ Site Performance: To monitor website performance and troubleshoot technical issues
- ✓ Personalization: To remember your reading preferences and customize your experience
- ✓ Security: To detect and prevent fraudulent activities and unauthorized access
Cookies We Use - Detailed List
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Analytics | Google Analytics - tracks user sessions and pages visited | 2 years |
_gid |
Analytics | Google Analytics - identifies unique users within 24 hours | 24 hours |
PHPSESSID |
Essential | Server session management for user interactions | Session |
hfp_lang |
Preference | Remembers your language preference | 1 year |
hfp_theme |
Preference | Stores your light/dark theme preference | 1 year |
hfp_consent |
Essential | Records your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
_fbp |
Marketing | Facebook pixel - tracks conversions and cross-site behavior | 3 months |
NID |
Marketing | Google - stores preferences and anonymous usage data | 6 months |
__Secure-ENID |
Analytics | Google Privacy Sandbox for advertising measurement | 13 months |
hfp_article_read |
Preference | Tracks articles you've read for personalization | 30 days |
Managing Your Cookies
Browser 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 → Clear browsing data
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner will appear. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your cookie preferences. You can change these preferences at any time by returning to this policy page or clicking the cookie settings link in our website footer.
Opt-Out Options
For analytics and marketing cookies specifically:
- Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Facebook: Manage your ad preferences in your Facebook Settings
- General: Visit Your Online Choices to opt out of interest-based advertising
Note: Please be aware that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and your browsing experience. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the site to operate.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website uses cookies from third-party services to enhance functionality and analytics. These providers include:
Google Analytics
Tracks website analytics and user behavior
Google Ads
Supports content distribution and advertising measurement
Facebook Pixel
Tracks conversions and audience insights
Content Delivery Network
Optimizes content delivery and performance
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing the use of cookies. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how they handle your data.
Data Protection & Privacy
We take your privacy seriously. The information collected through cookies is processed in accordance with applicable data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive.
Cookies containing personal information are encrypted and stored securely. We do not sell, share, or disclose cookie-related data to third parties without your explicit consent, except as required by law.
For more information about how we process personal data, please review our full Privacy Policy.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies, or if you'd like to request information about the cookies we collect, our editorial team is here to help.
For content questions or feedback about our articles, please [email protected].
Our Editorial Office:
Happyfoodpath
Mill Lane 19
Leeds
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of our website following any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
Related Information
For more information about how we handle your data and privacy: