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Cookie Policy

Last Updated: June 1, 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and enhance user experience.

Cookies serve various functions:

  • Session management: Keeping you logged in and remembering fitness preferences
  • Personalization: Tailoring workout and nutrition content
  • Analytics: Understanding which articles are most helpful to readers
  • Security: Protecting against fraudulent activity

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
authx_sessionMaintains user sessionSession
authx_csrfCSRF protectionSession
cookie_consentStores cookie preferences365 days

2.2 Analytics Cookies

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
_gaGoogle Analytics — user distinction2 years
_ga_<id>GA4 — session state2 years

2.3 Functional Cookies

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
authx_themeLight/dark mode preference365 days
authx_font_sizeReading font size365 days

3. Cookie Duration

Session Cookies

Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser. Used for maintaining your session while browsing.

Persistent Cookies

Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted. Used to remember preferences between visits.

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have control over cookies through your browser settings: view and delete cookies, block specific types, set website preferences, enable "Do Not Track" requests.

Important: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality. Some features may not work as intended.

5. Third-Party Cookies

ProviderPurposePrivacy
Google AnalyticsWebsite analyticsView
CloudflareCDN & securityView