What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us understand how readers interact with our content, remember your preferences, and improve your browsing experience. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
Last updated: January 2025
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, security, and access to restricted areas. Without these cookies, the website cannot operate effectively.
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our site—such as which pages are visited most often, how long readers spend on pages, and whether they encounter errors. This data helps us optimize our editorial content and website performance without identifying individual users.
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and preferences—such as language selection, text size preferences, or content categories you're interested in. They enable us to provide a more personalized reading experience.
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand reader behavior patterns and content performance. These help our editorial team create better articles and improve navigation. Data is aggregated and anonymous.
Marketing Cookies
These cookies track user activity across websites to deliver targeted editorial recommendations and ads. They're used to understand which content topics interest our readers and to support our platform through advertising partners.
How We Use Cookies
- • Improving Content: Analyzing which articles readers find most valuable to guide our editorial strategy
- • Personalizing Experience: Remembering your reading preferences and topic interests
- • Website Performance: Monitoring site stability and identifying technical issues
- • User Engagement: Understanding how readers interact with our content and navigation
- • Content Recommendations: Suggesting relevant articles based on your reading history
- • Security: Preventing fraud and protecting user privacy
Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
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| _ga | Google Analytics - User identification | Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - Session tracking | Analytics | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics - Request throttling | Analytics | 1 minute |
| ppf_session | User session management | Essential | Session |
| ppf_preferences | Language and display preferences | Functional | 1 year |
| ppf_reading_history | Article recommendations | Functional | 90 days |
| CONSENT | Cookie consent preferences | Essential | 2 years |
| NID | Google - Advertising preferences | Marketing | 6 months |
| IDE | Google - Advertising and analytics | Marketing | 2 years |
| fr | Facebook - Audience insights | Marketing | 90 days |
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Controls
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when a website is setting a cookie. However, disabling all cookies may affect website functionality and your reading experience.
Browser Instructions:
- • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- • Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- • Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data
Cookie Banner
When you first visit our site, we display a cookie consent banner. You can adjust your preferences using the banner options. You can also change your preferences at any time through your account settings or by contacting us.
Opt-Out Tools
Third-party analytics and advertising providers offer opt-out mechanisms. Visit www.aboutads.info or www.youronlinechoices.eu to manage preferences from multiple advertisers.
Third-Party Cookies
We work with third-party service providers who may set cookies on our site to provide analytics, content recommendations, and advertising services. These providers include:
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Google Analytics
Website traffic analysis and user behavior tracking
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Google Ads
Display advertising and performance measurement
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Facebook Pixel
Audience insights and content performance tracking
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Hotjar
Heatmaps and user feedback collection
These third parties operate under their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand their data practices.
Your Privacy Rights
Your privacy is important to us. We comply with applicable data protection regulations including GDPR and CCPA. Cookies are used only as described in this policy, and we never sell personal data to third parties.
Your Rights:
- ✓ Right to access your data
- ✓ Right to delete your data
- ✓ Right to opt-out of tracking
- ✓ Right to data portability
- ✓ Right to withdraw consent
For questions about your privacy rights or to exercise these rights, please contact our editorial team at [email protected].
Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Any material changes will be notified through our website or via email if you've provided contact information.
Your continued use of the site after policy updates indicates your acceptance of those changes. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, our cookie practices, or how we handle your data, please contact our editorial team. We're here to help clarify any concerns about our platform.
Contact Information
Powerperformancefood Editorial Team
Adderley Street 157
Port Elizabeth
Email: [email protected]
For more information about our editorial practices, visit our Disclaimer or FAQ section.