Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
At Plant Based Mastery, we use cookies to enhance your reading experience and understand how you interact with our content. This policy explains what cookies are, the types we use, and how you can manage your preferences.
Plant Based Mastery is located at Calle Juárez 74, Monterrey. We are committed to transparency about our data practices.
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 placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences, understand how you navigate our content, and improve your experience. Cookies are not executable files and do not contain viruses or malware.
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 content delivery. Without these cookies, the website cannot operate effectively.
Duration: Session or 1 year | Purpose: Website functionality
Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our content. They collect anonymous data about page performance, load times, and user behavior patterns. This information helps our editorial team improve article presentation and website performance.
Duration: Up to 2 years | Purpose: Analytics and performance monitoring
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and settings, such as language preferences, font size adjustments, or article categories you've viewed. They ensure your experience is personalized on subsequent visits.
Duration: Up to 1 year | Purpose: Remember user preferences
Social Media Cookies
If you share our articles on social media platforms, these platforms may set cookies to track engagement and shares. We do not control these third-party cookies.
Duration: Varies by platform | Purpose: Social sharing functionality
Detailed Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Website session management | Essential | Session |
| user_preferences | Stores reading preferences (font, theme) | Preference | 1 year |
| analytics_token | Anonymous analytics tracking | Performance | 2 years |
| ga_consent | Google Analytics consent tracking | Performance | 2 years |
| article_history | Remembers recently viewed articles | Preference | 90 days |
| language_pref | Language preference selection | Preference | 1 year |
| csrf_token | Security protection against attacks | Essential | Session |
| utm_source | Tracks referral source | Performance | 6 months |
How We Use Cookies
Improving Content Delivery: We use cookies to understand which articles and topics resonate with our readers, helping our editorial team create more relevant content.
Personalizing Your Experience: Cookies help us remember your preferences so you don't have to reconfigure settings on each visit.
Analyzing Performance: Performance cookies provide anonymous insights into how our website functions, page load speeds, and user navigation patterns.
Ensuring Security: Essential cookies protect against fraudulent activity and maintain the security of your browsing session.
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete existing cookies
- Block all cookies or specific types
- Receive notifications when cookies are set
Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.
Cookie Consent
When you first visit our site, we display a cookie consent banner. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences. You can change your choice at any time through our cookie preference center.
Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. While we respect this setting, we cannot guarantee all third-party services honor this preference.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may include embedded content from third-party services such as:
- Google Analytics: For anonymous website traffic analysis
- Social Media Platforms: For content sharing functionality
- Content Delivery Networks: For optimal page load performance
These services may set their own cookies independently. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies to understand how they use cookies. Plant Based Mastery is not responsible for third-party cookie practices.
Data Security and Privacy
We take data security seriously. The information collected through cookies is:
- Encrypted during transmission
- Stored securely on protected servers
- Accessed only by authorized personnel
- Never sold to third parties
- Used only for stated purposes in this policy
Legal Basis for Cookie Use
We use cookies under the following legal bases:
- Consent: For performance and preference cookies, based on your cookie consent choice
- Legitimate Interest: For essential cookies necessary for website functionality and security
- Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable data protection regulations
Cookie Retention and Deletion
Cookies are automatically deleted based on their specified duration. You can manually delete cookies at any time through:
- Your browser's settings (typically under "Clear browsing data" or "Clear history")
- Our cookie preference center on the website
- Clearing all browser data (this will also clear browsing history)
If you delete cookies, you may need to re-configure your preferences when you return to our site.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "last updated" date. Continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Questions About This Policy
If you have questions about our cookie practices or this policy, please contact our editorial team.
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