Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2024
At Personal Diet Guide, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect and use information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection, usage, and your rights as a visitor to our editorial platform.
Our website is an informational and educational resource dedicated to providing diet and nutrition guidance. We do not sell products, services, or collect payment information.
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. Data Collection
Information You Provide
When you contact our editorial team with feedback about articles or content inquiries, you may voluntarily provide:
- Your name
- Email address
- Subject matter of your inquiry
- Message content
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical information:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referral source
- Date and time of your visit
- Device type and screen resolution
Information We Do Not Collect
We do not collect payment information, financial data, health records, or any sensitive personal information requiring explicit consent beyond what is necessary for editorial communication.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Responding to Inquiries: To reply to your content feedback or editorial questions
- Website Analytics: To understand how visitors use our site and improve user experience
- Content Improvement: To enhance our editorial content based on visitor behavior and feedback
- Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraudulent activity
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites remember your preferences and behavior. We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience on Personal Diet Guide.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality, security, and navigation
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand visitor behavior and page performance
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices during your visit
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when they are being sent. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality. For guidance on cookie management, consult your browser's help documentation.
4. Third-Party Services and Links
Third-Party Analytics
Our website uses third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to track visitor behavior and website performance. These services may collect data about your visits but are bound by their own privacy policies. We do not control their data practices.
External Links
Our editorial content may include links to external websites and resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of linked sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies independently.
Hosted Services
Our website is hosted on third-party servers. We use reputable hosting providers that implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:
- SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- Secure server infrastructure
- Regular security assessments
- Limited access to personal data
However, no method of transmission over the Internet is entirely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Specifically:
- Contact Information: Retained for 12 months after your last communication or until you request deletion
- Analytics Data: Typically retained for 26 months in aggregated form
- Cookies: Vary in duration; essential cookies persist for site functionality, others are session-based
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access
You have the right to request what personal data we hold about you
Right to Correction
You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Right to Deletion
You may request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations
Right to Data Portability
You can request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Right to Opt-Out
You can opt out of non-essential cookies and analytics tracking
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information provided in the Contact section below.
8. Children's Privacy
Personal Diet Guide is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will promptly take steps to delete it. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided information to us should contact us immediately.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. Your continued use of our website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns about how we handle your information, please contact our editorial team:
Organization
Personal Diet Guide
Address
Mierové námestie 127, Žilina
Website
We will respond to all inquiries within 30 days or as required by applicable law.
Related Resources
For more information about our editorial practices and content:
- → Read our Disclaimer
- → Browse Frequently Asked Questions
- → Discover Our Latest Articles
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