Cookies & GDPR Policy
This policy outlines how the Nutrition Futures Initiative (NFI) uses cookies and protects your personal data in line with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored in your browser to help websites function effectively. While some cookies are strictly necessary for basic site functionality, others help track behavior, personalize content, or analyze traffic. Under EU law, only strictly necessary cookies can be set without your consent.
2. Our Cookies
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies ensure essential features like security, login sessions, and form submissions work properly. These are placed automatically and do not require consent.
All Other Cookies (Analytics, Preferences, Marketing)
These cookies are not set unless you give us explicit consent. They help improve your user experience by remembering preferences, analyzing performance, or enabling third-party services.
3. Consent & Legal Basis
Necessary cookies are set based on our legitimate interest (GDPR Art. 6 f). All non-essential cookies are set only after informed and granular consent. You always have the option to manage or withdraw your consent at any time.
4. Cookie Banner & Management
Upon visiting our site, you’ll see a cookie banner giving you the option to:
- Accept All Cookies
- Reject Non-Essential Cookies
- Customize via Cookie Settings
No cookies, except the strictly necessary ones, will be set unless you take action. You can adjust your preferences at any time using the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer. Your consent will be remembered for 1 year unless withdrawn earlier.
4.1 Cookie Banner Text
We use strictly necessary cookies to make our site work. We’d also like to use optional cookies to enhance your experience. You can accept all, reject non-essential, or customise your settings. Read our full Cookie Policy for more information.
5. Detailed Cookie Table
| Cookie Name | Provider | Type | Duration | Purpose | Consent Required | Third-Party Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | nutritionfutures.org | Strictly Necessary | Session | Maintains user session across page requests. | No | No |
| cookie_notice_accepted | nutritionfutures.org | Strictly Necessary | 1 year | Remembers user cookie consent preference to prevent repeated prompts. | No | No |
| wordpress_logged_in_[hash] | nutritionfutures.org | Strictly Necessary | Session | Identifies the user after login for site functionality and security. | No | No |
| wp-settings-[UID], wp-settings-time-[UID] | nutritionfutures.org | Strictly Necessary | 1 year | Stores user admin interface and site view preferences (for logged-in users). | No | No |
Note: We currently do not use analytics, marketing, or third-party tracking cookies. If this changes, this table will be updated accordingly and consent will be re-obtained.
6. Third-Party Cookies
Should we integrate third-party cookies (e.g., Google Analytics, YouTube, Facebook), we will fully disclose their usage here and link to their policies. No such cookie will be set without your informed, explicit consent.
7. Compliance Standards
We comply with the following:
- ePrivacy Directive (Art 5(3)) – blocks non-essential cookies until consent
- GDPR – requires clear, granular consent and provides the right to withdraw at any time
- Planet49 Ruling – no pre-ticked boxes or bundled consent allowed
8. Your Rights
As a data subject, under GDPR you may:
- Access or request a copy of your data
- Request corrections or deletions
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Object to or restrict processing
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
9. Updates to this Policy
This policy may be updated when we change our cookie usage or integrate new services. A banner or alert will inform you of significant changes and we may re-collect your consent if required.