Strongmandiet

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Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2024

This Cookie Policy explains how Strongmandiet uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. We are committed to transparency about how we collect and use information.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They contain information about your browsing activity and preferences. Cookies help websites function more effectively and provide a better user experience.

Cookies can be either session-based (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent (stored for a set period). They may be set by Strongmandiet or by third-party service providers.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation, security, and access to secure areas of the website.

Duration: Session or 1 year

Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors interact with our website, including which pages are visited most frequently, error messages, and user engagement patterns. This helps us improve our content and user experience.

Duration: 2 years

Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and choices, such as language settings, display preferences, and content layout options. They help personalize your browsing experience on our website.

Duration: 1 year

Marketing & Social Media Cookies

These cookies track your interactions with our content and may be used by advertising partners to display relevant content across the web. They help us understand the effectiveness of our articles and editorial content.

Duration: 2 years

How We Use Cookies

• Improving our website: Understanding how users navigate our site helps us enhance content structure and readability.
• Analyzing content performance: Cookies help us identify which articles and topics are most valuable to our readers.
• Remembering preferences: We store your language and display preferences for a better browsing experience.
• Security: Cookies help us protect against fraud and maintain the security of our website.
• Content recommendations: We use cookies to suggest relevant articles based on your browsing history.

Cookie List

Cookie Name	Type	Duration	Purpose
_ga	Analytics	2 years	Google Analytics user ID tracking
_gid	Analytics	24 hours	Google Analytics session identifier
_gat	Analytics	1 minute	Google Analytics request throttling
sm_language	Preference	1 year	Stores user language preference
sm_session_id	Essential	Session	Session management and security
fr	Marketing	3 months	Facebook pixel tracking
sm_consent	Essential	1 year	Stores user cookie consent preferences
sm_theme	Preference	1 year	User theme preference (light/dark mode)
NID	Analytics	6 months	Google ad personalization and analytics

This list is regularly updated as we may add or remove cookies based on operational needs.

Managing Your Cookies

You have control over cookies. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or by using our cookie preference center when you first visit our site.

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being sent. You can manage cookies by adjusting your browser settings:

• 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 and services > Clear browsing data

Cookie Preference Center

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can click "Manage Preferences" to select which types of cookies you wish to allow.

Note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent our website from functioning properly. Non-essential cookies can be disabled without affecting core functionality, though some features may be limited.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party service providers. These include:

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Google Analytics: Helps us understand reader behavior and content performance. Visit Google's Privacy Policy for more information.
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Facebook Pixel: Tracks content engagement to help improve our editorial strategy. See Facebook's Cookie Policy.

You can opt-out of many third-party cookies by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative or Your Online Choices.

Data Protection & Privacy

At Strongmandiet, we take data protection seriously. Cookie data is:

✓ Protected with industry-standard security measures
✓ Not sold to third parties or advertisers
✓ Retained only as long as necessary
✓ Used in accordance with applicable privacy laws

For more information about how we handle your data, please review our Disclaimer and Privacy Practices.

Questions About Cookies?

If you have questions about our cookie practices or would like to provide feedback about this policy, please contact our editorial team:

Strongmandiet Editorial Office

Park Road 156

Edinburgh

For content questions: [email protected]

Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Any significant changes will be announced on our website. Your continued use of Strongmandiet following such updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.