Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2026. This policy describes how Kalen uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on this website, and explains the choices available to you regarding their use.
Understanding Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites function, improve efficiency, and provide information to the site operator. Cookies do not grant access to your device or any personal information stored on it beyond what you share.
A cookie contains a unique identifier — a string of letters and numbers — that is sent between your browser and a web server. The website server reads the identifier each time you visit the site. Some cookies exist only for the duration of a browsing session; others persist across sessions until they expire or are deleted.
Similar technologies — including local storage, session storage, web beacons, and pixel tags — may be used alongside cookies to achieve comparable results. Where this policy refers to "cookies," it also covers those related technologies.
Categories of Cookies on This Site
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function. They enable core functions such as page navigation, secure areas access, and form submission. This website cannot function properly without them. These cookies cannot be disabled through the cookie banner.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count page visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of the site. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you decline these cookies, we will not know when you visited the site and cannot monitor performance.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your language preferences or cookie consent choices. They may be set by Kalen or by third-party providers whose services appear on the site pages.
Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies may be set by our advertising partners through the site. They build a profile of your interests and show you relevant content on other sites. They work by uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you decline these cookies, less targeted content will be shown to you across the web.
Third-Party Services
In addition to cookies set directly by Kalen, certain third-party services embedded within this site may also set cookies on your device. These include, but are not limited to, the following service categories:
- — Web analytics platforms that aggregate anonymised visitor data to help us understand content performance and navigation patterns.
- — Embedded media providers such as video platforms, which may set their own cookies when content is loaded.
- — Mapping services used to display location information, which may set functional cookies when the map is interacted with.
- — Content delivery networks that serve assets such as fonts, icons, and stylesheets, which may log request data.
Kalen does not control the cookies placed by third-party services. The use of cookies by those services is governed by their own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review the relevant policies for any third-party services you interact with through this site.
How to Control Cookies
You have several options for managing how cookies are used when you visit Kalen. Each method offers a different level of control:
On-Site Consent Manager
When you first visit Kalen, a consent banner appears at the bottom of the page. You can accept all cookies, accept only partial categories, or accept functional cookies only. Your selection is stored for 12 months.
Browser-Level Controls
All modern browsers provide settings to view, manage, block, or delete cookies. The steps differ by browser. Consult the help documentation for your preferred browser for specific instructions. Note that blocking all cookies may affect site functionality.
You may also opt out of interest-based advertising through industry opt-out tools provided by the Digital Advertising Alliance or the Interactive Advertising Bureau in your region. These tools do not block all cookies — they stop the use of your data for targeted advertising specifically.
Deleting cookies from your browser will remove any preferences you have previously set. The next time you visit Kalen, the consent banner will reappear and you will need to make your selections again.
Lawful Basis for Processing
Strictly necessary cookies are placed on the basis of legitimate interest — they are required for the site to function and do not require your consent. All other cookie categories rely on your active consent, which you provide (or decline) through the banner displayed on your first visit.
You may withdraw your consent at any time by reopening the Cookie Settings panel via the link in the site footer, or by clearing your cookies through your browser settings. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the validity of any processing carried out prior to withdrawal.
Kalen is an independent wellness resource focused on everyday nutrition and active lifestyle practices for men. The content is not affiliated with any governmental or institutional body.
Changes to This Policy
Kalen may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the technologies we use, changes in applicable regulations, or changes in the way we operate the site. When we do, the "Last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised accordingly.
Where changes are material — for instance, where we begin using a new category of cookie that requires fresh consent — we will take reasonable steps to notify you, such as displaying a renewed consent banner.
We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of this site after any change is posted constitutes your acknowledgement of the updated policy.
Questions About This Policy
If you have questions about how Kalen uses cookies, or would like to exercise any rights you may hold in relation to your data, you may contact us using the details below. We aim to respond to all enquiries within five working days.
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