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Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 12 March 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Joanna Issa Nutrition Coach uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.joannaissa.com. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

  1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. These cookies help enhance your user experience by remembering your preferences, improving website functionality, and analyzing website usage to improve our services.

There are different types of cookies:

  • First-party cookies: Set by the website you’re visiting.
  • Third-party cookies: Set by external services or providers (e.g., advertisers, analytics providers).

Cookies can also be classified as:

  • Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies: Required for the basic functionality of the website.
  • Performance Cookies: Collect data to help us understand how users interact with our website and improve its performance.
  • Functional Cookies: Allow the website to remember your preferences and settings (e.g., language, region).
  • Targeting/Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver targeted advertising based on your interests or browsing behavior.
  1. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the functioning of our website and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionalities such as security, network management, and accessibility. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.
  • Performance Cookies: We use performance cookies to analyze how visitors use our website, which pages are most visited, and if users encounter any errors. These cookies help us improve the performance and functionality of our website. For example, we use Google Analytics to collect information about website usage (IP address, device type, location, etc.).
  • Functional Cookies: These cookies allow us to remember your choices and settings, improving your user experience. For example, if you sign up for our newsletter or choose specific preferences on our website, we will remember these for future visits.
  • Targeting/Advertising Cookies: We may use cookies to deliver personalized advertising and content tailored to your interests. These cookies track your browsing habits to show relevant ads on our site and other websites you visit.
  1. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow third-party services (such as Google, Facebook, and other advertising and analytics providers) to place cookies on your device. These third parties use cookies to track user activity across various websites, often for advertising purposes. For example, we use Google Analytics to track website performance, and MailChimp to manage newsletter subscriptions.

You can find more information on the use of these cookies and how to opt out of them directly on the respective third-party websites:

  1. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our website, you will be prompted with a cookie banner asking for your consent to the use of cookies. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or manage your preferences by clicking the settings button in the banner.

You can also manage your cookie preferences at any time by adjusting the settings in your browser. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, or to alert you when a cookie is being set. However, please note that blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

How to control cookies in your browser:

  • Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data.
  • Mozilla Firefox: Go to Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
  • Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data.
  • Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data.

For more information on how to manage cookies in other browsers, please refer to the support section of your browser.

  1. Opting Out of Third-Party Cookies

To opt out of third-party cookies used for targeted advertising, you can visit the following opt-out pages:

  1. Cookie Lifespan

The cookies we use have varying expiration periods depending on their function. Some cookies are session cookies, meaning they are deleted when you close your browser. Other cookies are persistent and may remain on your device for a longer period (e.g., 30 days, 12 months) unless manually deleted.

Here are some examples of how long cookies may stay on your device:

  • Google Analytics cookies: Typically expire after 2 years.
  • MailChimp cookies: Typically expire after 1 year.

You can always delete cookies manually at any time through your browser settings.

  1. Security of Cookies

We take the security of your personal data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it. We use secure connections (SSL) to transmit data and ensure that any personal data collected through cookies is protected from unauthorized access.

However, please note that no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

  1. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or regulatory requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and how you can manage them.

  1. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us at:

Data controller: Joanna Issa

Company name: Joanna Issa Nutrition Coach
Address: 7 Nursery End, Stanford in the Vale, Faringdon, SN7 8PH, UK
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07972 280249