Expert Guidance

Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2024

About This Cookie Policy

Pure Cooking Academy ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website purecookingacademy.info. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our editorial platform.

Our editorial team is committed to transparency regarding data collection and use. This policy outlines what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can control them.

Medical Disclaimer

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 stored on your device when you visit a website. They contain information about your browsing activity and preferences, allowing websites to recognize you on subsequent visits.

Cookies are not harmful and do not contain viruses. However, they do collect information about your online behavior, which is why transparency is important to us.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

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

Examples: Session identification, security tokens, user authentication preferences

2. Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how you interact with our website. They help us understand which articles are most popular, how long readers spend on pages, and how our editorial content performs.

Examples: Page load times, scrolling behavior, click tracking, bounce rates

3. Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your choices to personalize your experience on our editorial platform. They enable features like saved reading preferences, font size adjustments, and content filters.

Examples: Language preference, article category interests, sidebar preferences

4. Analytics Cookies

These cookies help our editorial team analyze how readers use the website. We use this data to improve content quality, layout, and user experience.

Examples: Page views per session, traffic sources, content engagement metrics, user demographics (anonymous)

5. Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your visits across different websites to understand your interests. This helps deliver relevant articles and content recommendations tailored to your cooking interests.

Examples: Interest-based content recommendations, article suggestion tracking, reader preference profiling

How We Use Cookies

• Content Improvement: Understanding which articles and recipes resonate with our readers
• User Experience: Personalizing your reading experience and remembering your preferences
• Editorial Analytics: Analyzing reader behavior to inform our editorial strategy
• Performance Monitoring: Ensuring the website functions smoothly across all devices
• Relevant Content Delivery: Recommending articles based on your reading interests

Managing Your Cookies

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete cookies individually or in bulk
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Set preferences for cookie acceptance

Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality. We recommend keeping essential cookies enabled while managing other cookie types according to your preferences.

Cookie Preference Center

You can adjust your cookie preferences using our Cookie Preference Center. Simply click the cookie settings option in the footer of any page to customize which types of cookies you wish to accept.

Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. While we respect your privacy choices, we cannot guarantee third-party services honor this signal. You may need to adjust settings directly with those providers.

Detailed Cookie List

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
PHPSESSID	Essential	Session management	Session
_ga	Analytics	Google Analytics tracking	2 years
_gid	Analytics	Google Analytics user identification	24 hours
user_preferences	Functional	Language and display preferences	1 year
article_interests	Functional	Content category preferences	6 months
_fbp	Marketing	Facebook Pixel tracking	3 months
reading_history	Performance	Track read articles for recommendations	90 days
cookieconsent	Essential	Cookie consent preferences	1 year

This list is regularly updated. Additional cookies may be added as we enhance our editorial platform's functionality.

Third-Party Cookies

We work with third-party service providers to enhance your experience and analyze website performance. These third parties may place cookies on your device:

Google Analytics: Helps us understand reader behavior and content performance
Facebook Pixel: Enables content recommendations and interest-based article suggestions
Content Delivery Networks: Optimize page load speeds for better reading experience

These third parties operate under their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies on their respective websites for more information about how they handle your data.

Data Privacy & Security

Your privacy is important to us. We are committed to protecting the data collected through cookies in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

Our Commitment:

• We do not sell personal data collected through cookies
• Cookie data is encrypted and securely stored
• We limit data retention to what is necessary for each purpose
• Access to cookie data is restricted to authorized editorial and technical staff

Questions About Our Cookie Policy?

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our data practices, our editorial team is here to help. You can contact us regarding content questions or privacy concerns.

Pure Cooking Academy

Via Leopardi 68
Bologna, Italy

For content feedback and privacy questions, please visit our FAQ page or disclaimer section.

Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or technology. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Last Updated: January 2024
Next Review: January 2025