About This Policy

Energyfoodconnect ("we," "our," or "us") operates the informational website energyfoodconnect.info. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience on our editorial platform. We are committed to transparency about our data practices.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. For questions about our editorial content or data practices, please contact us via email.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They contain information that helps us recognize you on subsequent visits and remember your preferences. Cookies are widely used across the internet and are essential for many websites to function properly.

Note: Cookies do not contain personally identifiable information by themselves, though we may link them to your account if you have one.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

Maintaining your session
Security and fraud prevention
Load balancing and performance
Remembering your preferences

You cannot disable these cookies as the site would not function without them.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how readers interact with our content. They collect information such as:

Pages visited and time spent on each page
Articles that receive the most engagement
Geographic location of readers
Device types and browsers used

This data helps our editorial team understand what content resonates with readers.

Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your choices to provide a personalized experience:

Language and regional preferences
Theme selection (dark mode, light mode)
Saved articles or reading lists
Display preferences

You can disable these cookies, though some site features may not work optimally.

Targeting & Advertising Cookies

These cookies may be used to deliver relevant content and advertisements. They track:

Your interest in specific article topics
Articles you've read or bookmarked
Content recommendations
Third-party advertising networks

You can manage these cookies through your browser settings and consent preferences.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

✓ Improve the performance and functionality of our editorial platform
✓ Analyze how readers engage with our articles and content
✓ Customize your reading experience and remember your preferences
✓ Deliver relevant content recommendations
✓ Prevent fraud and maintain website security
✓ Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

Cookie Inventory

Below is a detailed list of cookies used on energyfoodconnect.info:

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
session_id	Essential	Maintains user session	Session
csrf_token	Essential	Security & fraud prevention	Session
_ga	Analytics	Google Analytics - User identification	2 years
_gid	Analytics	Google Analytics - Session tracking	24 hours
_gat_gtag	Analytics	Google Analytics - Request throttling	1 minute
user_preferences	Functional	Stores language, theme, and display preferences	1 year
saved_articles	Functional	Remembers saved or bookmarked articles	1 year
content_interests	Targeting	Tracks article topics and reading interests	6 months
ad_preference	Targeting	Advertising preference management	6 months
cookie_consent	Essential	Records your cookie consent choices	1 year

Managing Your Cookies

Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

View cookies stored on your device
Delete cookies from specific sites or all cookies
Block all cookies or specific types of cookies
Receive a notification when a website tries to set a cookie

To manage cookies, consult your browser's help documentation. Common browsers include Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.

Consent Preferences

When you first visit our site, you'll be asked to consent to non-essential cookies. You can:

Accept all cookies for the best experience
Reject non-essential cookies
Customize your preferences for specific cookie types
Manage your preferences at any time

Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. If you enable DNT, we will honor this signal to the extent legally permitted. However, not all third-party services respect DNT signals, and some functionality may be limited.

Important: Disabling essential cookies may prevent the website from functioning properly. Analytics and functional cookies can be disabled, but this may reduce the quality of your browsing experience.

Third-Party Cookies

Our website may include cookies from third-party services. These include:

Google Analytics

Helps us analyze site traffic and user behavior. Google's Privacy Policy

Advertising Networks

May place cookies for content recommendations and relevant advertising purposes.

Content Delivery Networks (CDN)

May use cookies to optimize content delivery and performance.

We are not responsible for the cookie practices of third-party services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Questions About Cookies?

If you have questions about our cookie practices or how we handle your data, our editorial team is here to help. Please send us feedback about your experience on our website.

Energyfoodconnect
King Street 81
Manchester
Domain: energyfoodconnect.info

For content questions or editorial feedback, please visit our FAQ page or refer to our disclaimer.

Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

Your continued use of the website following updates indicates your acceptance of the revised Cookie Policy. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.