Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
Green Plate Academy | ul. Ogrodowa 178, Katowice
Green Plate Academy ("we," "us," or "our") operates the greenplateacademy.info website. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, understand how our readers engage with our content, and improve our editorial platform.
By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree with our cookie practices, please adjust your browser settings accordingly.
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. Cookies help websites remember information about your visit, such as your language preferences, whether you've visited before, and how you interact with content.
Most modern websites use cookies to improve user experience. Cookies themselves are not harmful—they cannot execute code or transmit viruses. However, they do collect data about your browsing behavior.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:
- User authentication and security
- Protection against fraud and abuse
- Maintaining your session while browsing
- Remembering your cookie preferences
You cannot disable these cookies without affecting website functionality.
Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how readers interact with our content and how we can improve our editorial platform. They collect anonymous data about:
- Which articles receive the most attention
- How long readers spend on each page
- Which topics generate the most engagement
- How readers navigate through our content
- Device types and browsers used to access our site
Data is aggregated and anonymized for editorial analysis only.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable personalized features and remember your preferences, including:
- Your language and region preferences
- Theme preferences (dark/light mode)
- Content filtering or sorting preferences
- Previously read articles (to improve recommendations)
Marketing & Advertising Cookies
We use cookies to deliver relevant content recommendations and to understand the effectiveness of our promotional content. These cookies:
- Track which editorial campaigns generate reader interest
- Help us recommend related articles based on reading history
- Enable social media sharing analytics
- Allow advertising partners to serve relevant content
How We Use Cookies
Content Analysis
We analyze which articles perform best and what topics engage our readers most, guiding our editorial decisions.
Reader Experience
Cookies help us remember your preferences and provide a personalized, seamless reading experience.
Website Performance
We monitor how the website performs across different devices and browsers to identify and fix issues.
Security
Cookies help protect your account and detect fraudulent activity on our platform.
Article Recommendations
Based on your reading history, we recommend articles that align with your interests.
Social Integration
Cookies enable social sharing features and allow us to track which content is shared most.
Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| gpa_session_id | Essential | Maintains user session | Session |
| gpa_preferences | Functional | Stores language and theme preferences | 1 year |
| gpa_cookie_consent | Essential | Remembers cookie consent choices | 1 year |
| _ga | Performance | Google Analytics - tracks website usage | 2 years |
| _gid | Performance | Google Analytics - unique user ID | 24 hours |
| gpa_reading_history | Functional | Tracks articles you've read | 90 days |
| gpa_article_recommendations | Marketing | Powers personalized article suggestions | 60 days |
| _fbp | Marketing | Facebook Pixel - social analytics | 90 days |
| gpa_abuse_prevention | Essential | Detects and prevents spam/abuse | 30 days |
Note: Specific cookies may vary depending on which services and integrations are active on our platform. This list is regularly updated as our technology infrastructure changes.
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Controls
Most modern web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can typically:
- View and delete cookies stored on your device
- Block all cookies or specific types of cookies
- Receive notifications when websites try to set cookies
- Block cookies from third-party websites
Consult your browser's help documentation for specific instructions. Common browsers include Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.
Our Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit Green Plate Academy, a cookie consent banner appears. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Decline non-essential cookies
- Customize which cookie types to allow
- Change your preferences at any time via our preferences center
Note: Declining essential cookies may affect website functionality.
Do Not Track (DNT)
If your browser has a "Do Not Track" feature enabled, we respect your privacy preferences. However, some features of our website may not function optimally if tracking is disabled entirely.
Opt-Out Services
To opt out of interest-based advertising, you can use:
- Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) opt-out tool
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Consumer Choice page
Third-Party Cookies
Green Plate Academy uses services from third-party providers that may set their own cookies. These include:
Google Analytics
Helps us analyze website traffic and reader behavior. Google's privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy
Facebook Pixel
Tracks social sharing and content engagement metrics. Facebook's privacy policy: facebook.com/privacy
Content Delivery Networks (CDN)
Optimize image and content delivery. These providers may set cookies for performance optimization.
Social Media Widgets
Share buttons and embedded content from platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn may set their own cookies.
We do not control these third-party cookies and recommend reviewing their individual privacy policies for more information about how they use data.
Data Retention
We retain cookie data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:
- Essential Cookies: Deleted when you log out or your session expires
- Functional Cookies: Retained for up to 1 year unless manually deleted
- Performance Cookies: Aggregated and anonymized; individual data deleted after 2 years
- Marketing Cookies: Retained for 60-90 days; deleted or anonymized thereafter
You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. We also provide the option to clear your reading history and preferences through your account settings.
Your Privacy Rights
Under applicable data protection laws (such as GDPR in Europe and similar regulations elsewhere), you have rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access
Request information about what data we hold about you
Right to Deletion
Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)
Right to Correction
Request correction of inaccurate information about you