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Cookie Policy
This policy explains how Green Veggie Academy uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website.
Last updated: January 2024 | Location: Akadimias 38, Thessaloniki
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 that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us understand how you interact with our content, improve user experience, and provide essential website functionality. Cookies can be stored temporarily (session cookies) or for extended periods (persistent cookies).
Our website uses cookies in accordance with privacy legislation to ensure transparency and respect your choices about how your data is used.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential / Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, security features, and access to secure areas of the website. Without these cookies, certain website services cannot be provided.
Examples: Session management, security tokens, language preferences, form data
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our content. We collect anonymous data about page views, scroll depth, time spent on articles, and user journey patterns. This information helps our editorial team identify which topics resonate with readers and improve content quality.
Examples: Google Analytics, page visit tracking, content engagement metrics
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices, allowing us to provide a personalized experience. They may remember your theme preference, sidebar settings, or bookmarked articles.
Examples: Theme preference, sidebar state, article reading history
Marketing & Social Media Cookies
These cookies are used by social media platforms and advertising networks to track your interests and deliver relevant content recommendations. They may be set by third-party services when you engage with our social sharing features.
Examples: Facebook Pixel, Twitter tracking, LinkedIn insights
How We Use Cookies
- • Website Functionality: Enabling essential features like navigation, user preferences, and security
- • Content Analytics: Understanding which articles and topics interest our readers
- • Editorial Improvement: Gathering insights to create better-quality, more relevant content
- • User Experience: Personalizing your visit based on your preferences and reading patterns
- • Performance Monitoring: Tracking website performance to identify and fix issues
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- • Accept or reject cookies
- • Delete existing cookies automatically or manually
- • Receive notification when new cookies are set
- • Block cookies from specific websites
Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality and your ability to access certain features.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- • Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time
- • Opt out of analytics and tracking cookies
- • Request information about how your data is used
- • Request deletion of personal data collected via cookies
For questions about cookie usage or to exercise your rights, please contact our editorial team via our contact page.
Cookies We Use - Detailed List
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session | Maintains user session and authentication |
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics - tracks unique visitors |
| _ga_* | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics - tracks page interactions |
| _gid | Analytics | 24 hours | Google Analytics - session identification |
| theme_preference | Functional | 1 year | Remembers light/dark theme preference |
| language | Functional | 1 year | Stores your language preference |
| fb_pixel | Marketing | 3 months | Facebook tracking for content engagement metrics |
| csrf_token | Essential | Session | Security - prevents cross-site request forgery |
| consent | Essential | 1 year | Stores cookie consent preferences |
| sidebar_state | Functional | 6 months | Remembers sidebar open/closed preference |
This table lists the primary cookies used on our site. Additional cookies may be added as we update our analytics and content tools.
Third-Party Services
Our website integrates with third-party services that may set their own cookies:
Google Analytics
Helps us understand reader behavior and content performance. Learn more about Google Privacy
Facebook Pixel
Tracks content engagement and audience insights. Learn more about Facebook Privacy
Social Media Platforms
When you interact with our social sharing buttons, these platforms may set cookies. Refer to their respective privacy policies for details.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy periodically to reflect changes in our website, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of significant changes via email or through a notice on our website.
Your continued use of the website following the posting of revised Cookie Policy means that you accept and agree to the changes.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions about how we use cookies, your privacy rights, or any aspect of this policy, please reach out to our editorial team.
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