Cookie Policy
Mensnutribalance Information Platform
Last Updated: January 2025
Address: Jalan Sudirman 166, Semarang
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About This Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Mensnutribalance uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our editorial platform (mensnutribalance.info). We are committed to transparency regarding how we collect and use information to improve your reading experience.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how you interact with our content. This policy describes what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage them.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files automatically stored on your device when you visit our website. They contain information that allows websites to recognize your device on future visits. Cookies are widely used across the internet to enhance user experience and gather analytical data.
Types of Cookie Storage:
- Browser Cookies: Stored in your web browser and sent with each request
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as navigation, security, and access to restricted areas of our editorial platform.
Example: Session identification, security tokens, CSRF protection
2. Analytical Cookies
We use analytical cookies to understand how readers interact with our content. This data helps our editorial team improve article structure, navigation, and content organization.
Example: Page views, time spent reading, article engagement, bounce rate, traffic sources
3. Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices on our site to personalize your reading experience across visits.
Example: Language preference, theme selection (dark/light mode), content category preferences, reading history
4. Marketing & Third-Party Cookies
These cookies may be set by external services integrated with our platform for content delivery optimization and basic analytics.
Example: Content delivery networks, analytics providers, social media integrations
How We Use Cookies
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Improving Content Delivery
To optimize article layouts, page load times, and readability based on reader behavior patterns
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Understanding Reader Engagement
To measure which articles resonate with our audience and how readers navigate our editorial content
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Personalizing Your Experience
To remember your preferences and provide a customized reading experience on future visits
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Security and Fraud Prevention
To protect your browsing session and prevent unauthorized access to our platform
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Debugging and Troubleshooting
To identify and fix technical issues affecting the reader experience
Detailed Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
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| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session | User session management and authentication |
| mnb_user_prefs | Preference | 1 year | Stores language and theme preferences |
| _ga | Analytical | 2 years | Google Analytics - unique visitor identification |
| _gid | Analytical | 24 hours | Google Analytics - session tracking |
| mnb_content_history | Preference | 6 months | Tracks previously read articles |
| _gat | Analytical | 1 minute | Google Analytics - request throttling |
| mnb_cookie_consent | Essential | 1 year | Records user cookie consent preferences |
| __cf_bm | Essential | 1 day | Cloudflare security and DDoS protection |
Note: Cookie names and durations may be updated periodically as we optimize our editorial platform.
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Cookie Controls
Most modern browsers provide built-in controls to manage cookies. You can:
- View all cookies stored on your device
- Delete cookies individually or in bulk
- Block certain types of cookies automatically
- Receive notifications before a cookie is set
Note: Deleting essential cookies may affect website functionality. Your browsing experience may be limited if you block all cookies.
How to Manage Cookies by Browser
Chrome/Edge/Brave:
Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox:
Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari:
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Do Not Track (DNT)
Your browser may allow you to send a "Do Not Track" signal to websites you visit. We respect DNT signals where applicable, though we maintain essential cookies for security and functionality regardless of DNT preferences.
Third-Party Cookies
Our editorial platform may integrate with third-party services that set their own cookies:
Google Analytics
Used to analyze reader behavior and platform performance. View Google's privacy policy.
Cloudflare
Provides content delivery and security services. View Cloudflare's privacy policy.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party services to understand their cookie practices. We are not responsible for their cookie usage or privacy policies.
Cookie Data Retention
We retain cookie data based on the following principles:
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Essential cookies
Kept for the duration needed to maintain your session and ensure security
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Preference cookies
Retained for up to 1 year to remember your settings across visits
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Analytical cookies
Kept for 2 years per Google Analytics standards for aggregate analysis
Legal Basis for Cookie Use
Our use of cookies is based on:
- • Legitimate Interest: To improve our editorial platform and understand reader engagement
- • User Consent: For analytical and preference cookies (obtained via cookie banner)
- • Technical Necessity: For essential cookies required to operate the website
Updates to This Cookie Policy
Mensnutribalance may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable regulations. Material changes will be announced on our platform. Your continued use of our editorial content constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Check back regularly to stay informed of any updates to how we use cookies.
Questions About This Policy?
If you have questions or concerns about our cookie usage or this policy, please contact our editorial team:
Mensnutribalance Editorial Team
Jalan Sudirman 166
Semarang
For content feedback and policy questions:
Related Policies
- Privacy Policy - How we handle your personal information
- Terms of Use - Our editorial platform terms
- Frequently Asked Questions - Learn more about our content
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