Cookie Policy
Last revised: January 2026 — Revision 01-B, archived.
What Cookies Are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites function efficiently, to provide site operators with usage information, and to personalise content where the site is configured to do so.
Estorand uses cookies to ensure core site functionality operates correctly, to gather anonymised analytics on how readers engage with editorial content, and to record your cookie consent preferences so the banner does not repeatedly appear on return visits.
Cookies on estorand.info do not contain or transmit personal health information, financial information, or identifiable dietary profile data.
Cookie Categories Used on This Site
Strictly Necessary
These cookies are essential for the site to function. They enable core features such as page navigation, security protocols, and cookie preference storage. They cannot be disabled without impairing site usability.
Analytics & Performance
These cookies collect anonymised information about how readers use estorand.info — which dietary framework pages are most visited, how long readers engage with ingredient profiles, and which navigational paths are most common. Data is aggregate only and not linked to individuals.
Functional & Preference
Functional cookies remember your preferences — such as your chosen display settings or previously dismissed notices. These enhance the reading experience but are not required for the site to operate.
Targeting & Advertising
Estorand does not use targeting or advertising cookies. No cross-site tracking profiles are built from reader behaviour on this site, and no personal reading data is shared with advertising networks.
Specific Cookies in Use
| Cookie Name | Category | Purpose | Duration |
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| est_cookie_consent | Strictly Necessary | Stores your cookie consent preference to prevent the banner appearing on each visit. | 12 months |
| est_session | Strictly Necessary | Session identifier required for secure page rendering and form submission integrity. | Session |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique site visitors using anonymised identifiers. IP anonymisation is enabled. | 13 months |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics — distinguishes users for session-level data aggregation. | 24 hours |
| est_ui_prefs | Functional | Stores display preferences selected during the reader’s session, such as notice dismissals. | 6 months |
Third-Party Scripts and Embeds
Estorand loads several third-party JavaScript libraries to deliver interactive functionality — including animation and content-display libraries served via CDN. These libraries may set their own technical cookies. Where possible, Estorand configures these libraries in privacy-compatible modes.
The contact page includes a Google Maps embed for location reference. Google may set cookies when this embed loads. Readers who prefer not to receive Google Maps cookies may navigate to the address directly on maps.google.com without using the embed.
Estorand does not load social media tracking pixels, advertising network scripts, or retargeting code.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookie-based tracking on estorand.info:
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Cookie Settings panel
Use the Cookie Settings link in the footer of any page to reopen the consent banner and change your preferences at any time.
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Browser-level controls
All modern browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies via the browser settings menu. Blocking all cookies may impair some site functionality. Consult your browser’s help documentation for specific instructions.
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Google Analytics opt-out
Google offers a browser add-on to opt out of Google Analytics measurement across all sites. This add-on is available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
For further questions about cookies on estorand.info, contact the editorial team at [email protected].
Policy Revisions
This Cookie Policy is reviewed and revised when Estorand changes the cookies deployed on the site, when relevant law changes, or when third-party library updates affect cookie behaviour. The revision date and archive revision number at the top of this page are updated on each change.
Continued use of estorand.info after a policy revision constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. Readers who have previously accepted optional cookies will not be re-prompted unless the consent record expires or a material change to cookie categories occurs.