Last updated: 2025-05-30
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and actions, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.
Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage, which serve similar purposes to cookies.
We use cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:
Important: We deploy cookies and tracking technologies through Google Tag Manager (GTM), which allows us to manage various tracking tools, including Google Analytics, efficiently and securely.
| Category | Cookie/Service | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Cookie Consent | BiteToBalance | Remember your cookie preferences | 1 year |
| Strictly Necessary | Session Storage | BiteToBalance | Store quiz responses temporarily during completion | Session |
| Performance/Analytics | _ga | Google LLC | Distinguish unique users for analytics | 2 years |
| Performance/Analytics | _gid | Google LLC | Distinguish users for analytics (short-term) | 1 day |
| Performance/Analytics | _gat | Google LLC | Throttle request rate to Google Analytics | 1 minute |
| Functional | User Preferences | BiteToBalance | Remember language, theme, and accessibility settings | 6 months |
Note: Future marketing cookies may be added if we implement retargeting or advertising features. Users will be notified and consent will be obtained before deployment.
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer or by clearing your browser's cookies and revisiting our site.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings:
Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality, including the ability to complete our symptom checker quiz.
For analytics and tracking services, you can use these opt-out tools:
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that we use to enhance your experience:
These third-party services have their own privacy policies and cookie practices, which we encourage you to review.
Essential for the website to function properly. These cannot be disabled without breaking core functionality. They don't collect personal information and are exempt from consent requirements.
Help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting anonymous information about pages visited, time spent, and user interactions. This data helps us improve our services.
Remember your preferences and settings to provide a more personalized experience, such as language preferences or accessibility settings.
When implemented, these would track your activity across websites to show relevant advertisements. We will obtain explicit consent before using marketing cookies.
If you choose to reject non-essential cookies:
Our use of cookies is governed by our Privacy Policy and complies with applicable data protection regulations, including:
We are committed to transparency about our data practices and your rights regarding cookie usage.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:
When we make significant changes, we will notify users through our website and update the "Last Updated" date. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically.
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please:
We're committed to being transparent about our data practices and are happy to answer any questions you may have.
Question? please Contact Us.