Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2026

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how The Nutrition Brief uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. We are committed to transparency about our data practices and use minimal cookies necessary for basic functionality only.

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 more efficiently and provide information to website owners. Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until deleted or expired) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser).

Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

We use only strictly necessary cookies required for basic website functionality. These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be disabled in our systems.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
cookiesAccepted Remembers that you have acknowledged our cookie notice, preventing the banner from appearing on subsequent visits Persistent (stored in localStorage)

Cookies We Do Not Use

We explicitly do not use:

Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), strictly necessary cookies do not require consent as they are essential for the operation of the website. Our minimal cookie use falls within this category.

Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

Managing Cookies in Common Browsers

Google Chrome

  1. Click the three dots menu in the top-right corner
  2. Select "Settings"
  3. Click "Privacy and security"
  4. Select "Cookies and other site data"
  5. Configure your preferred settings

Mozilla Firefox

  1. Click the menu button in the top-right corner
  2. Select "Settings"
  3. Click "Privacy & Security" in the left menu
  4. Under "Cookies and Site Data", configure your preferences

Safari

  1. Click "Safari" in the menu bar
  2. Select "Preferences"
  3. Click the "Privacy" tab
  4. Configure cookie settings under "Cookies and website data"

Microsoft Edge

  1. Click the three dots menu in the top-right corner
  2. Select "Settings"
  3. Click "Cookies and site permissions"
  4. Select "Cookies and site data"
  5. Configure your preferred settings

Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites you visit.

Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to remember your cookie consent preference. Local storage functions similarly to cookies but is stored differently by your browser. You can clear local storage through your browser's developer tools or by clearing your browsing data.

Changes to Cookie Usage

If we change our cookie practices in the future, we will update this Cookie Policy and the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We will notify users of any significant changes that require new consent.

Your Privacy Rights

For information about your broader privacy rights and how we handle personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

The Nutrition Brief
22 Ashbourne Terrace
Liverpool, L17 7BJ
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 7960 374 812

Summary

The Nutrition Brief uses only essential cookies required for basic site functionality. We do not use tracking, analytics, advertising, or marketing cookies. No behavioural data is collected. Your privacy is respected by default.