Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 2024
At Healthy Eating Consult, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and access our educational content.
The information on this site is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making health decisions.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly:
- Email address (if you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us)
- Name and contact details (when you submit editorial feedback)
- Comments or messages through contact forms
- Any other information you voluntarily share with us
Information Collected Automatically:
- Browser type and version
- IP address and general location data
- Pages visited and time spent on our site
- Referral source and clickstream data
- Device information (operating system, device type)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Delivering and improving our educational content and articles
- Responding to your editorial inquiries and feedback
- Sending newsletter updates and new article notifications (if you opt-in)
- Analyzing website traffic and user engagement
- Preventing fraud and ensuring site security
- Complying with legal obligations
- Personalizing your browsing experience
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand user behavior
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
- Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant content recommendations
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality. We respect Do Not Track (DNT) signals where technically feasible.
4. Third-Party Services and Disclosure
We may share your information with trusted third parties to support our operations:
- Analytics Providers: Google Analytics and similar services to track site performance
- Email Service Providers: For newsletter distribution (if you subscribe)
- Hosting Providers: Our website is hosted on secure servers
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or court order
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including SSL encryption, secure servers, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Analytics data is typically retained for 24 months. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. You may request deletion of your data at any time.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request removal of your personal data
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from newsletters and marketing communications
- Data Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section below.
8. Children's Privacy
Our website is not designed for or intentionally directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 13, we will immediately delete such information. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided information should contact us immediately.
9. International Data Transfers
Our website is based in Spain (Málaga). Information collected may be transferred, stored, and processed in Spain or other countries. By accessing our website, you consent to such transfers. We comply with applicable data protection regulations including GDPR where applicable.
10. Third-Party Links and Content
Our website may contain links to external websites and resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites before providing your information. Our inclusion of links does not constitute endorsement of those sites.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, and other factors. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. Continued use of our website following notification of changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns about how your information is handled, please contact us:
Our editorial team will respond to privacy inquiries within 14 business days.
GDPR & EU Privacy Rights
If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We are committed to processing your personal data in accordance with GDPR requirements.
- You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
- We process data based on your consent or legitimate business interests
- You can request information about our data processing activities
- We maintain detailed records of all data processing activities
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Educational content for informational purposes only. Always consult healthcare professionals.