Cookie Policy
Effective Date: January 2024
Pure Food Hygiene is committed to transparency about how we use cookies on our website.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience. Cookies do not contain personally identifying information unless you provide it to us.
Our editorial platform uses cookies purely to enhance user experience, gather analytics about how our content is accessed, and ensure our website functions properly.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function. They enable basic features like navigation and access to secure areas. Essential cookies cannot be disabled.
Examples: Session identifiers, security tokens, preference settings
2. Analytical Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our editorial content. We use them to track page views, article engagement, and user behavior patterns to improve our content and website structure.
Examples: Google Analytics, page view tracking, time on page metrics
3. Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and preferences when visiting our site, such as language selection, text size, and article reading history.
Examples: Language preferences, theme selection, reading list
4. Performance Cookies
These cookies collect data about how our website performs and loads, helping us optimize page speed and overall user experience for our editorial content.
Examples: Load time metrics, error logging, performance monitoring
How We Use Cookies
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Improve Content Experience
Understand which articles and topics resonate with our readers to provide better editorial content
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Website Functionality
Ensure our platform loads correctly and provides a seamless browsing experience
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Analytics and Research
Gather anonymized data about visitor patterns to guide our editorial strategy
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User Preferences
Remember your settings and preferences for future visits
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Security
Protect our website and your data from unauthorized access
Detailed Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Expires |
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| _ga | Analytical | Google Analytics - unique user tracking | 2 years |
| _ga_[ID] | Analytical | Google Analytics - session tracking | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytical | Google Analytics - session identifier | 24 hours |
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Server session management | Session |
| user_language | Preference | Remember user language preference | 1 year |
| theme_preference | Preference | Store display theme selection | 1 year |
| cookie_consent | Essential | Record user cookie consent choices | 1 year |
| article_history | Preference | Track recently read articles | 6 months |
Managing Your Cookies
Cookie Management Options
You have full control over cookies on your device. Here's how to manage them:
Most modern browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can choose to accept, reject, or delete cookies. Visit your browser's help section for instructions.
When you first visit our site, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can accept all cookies or customize your preferences to accept only essential cookies.
You can delete cookies from your browser at any time. This may affect your experience on our website, as you may need to re-enter preferences.
Important Note
Disabling essential cookies may prevent our website from functioning properly. We recommend keeping essential cookies enabled for the best experience.
Third-Party Services
Our website uses third-party services that may set their own cookies:
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Google Analytics
Helps us understand reader behavior and website performance. Learn more about Google's privacy policy
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Content Delivery Networks (CDN)
Used to optimize website loading times and content delivery globally
We only use reputable third-party services with strong privacy commitments. We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties.
Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Here's how we protect your data:
- • Cookie data is encrypted in transit and at rest
- • Analytics data is anonymized and cannot identify you personally
- • We do not track personal browsing behavior outside our website
- • Cookies are never used for marketing or profiling
- • We comply with GDPR and applicable privacy regulations
For complete details about how we handle your data, please review our Privacy Policy.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or technology. When we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this page.
Continued use of our website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies, we're here to help. Our editorial team welcomes your feedback about this policy or your experience on our website.
Contact Information:
Pure Food Hygiene
Park Road 146
Edinburgh
For content questions or feedback: [email protected]
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