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Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2024
At Food Balance Guide, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website.
1. Introduction
Food Balance Guide ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates foodbalanceguide.info as an informational and educational platform. This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors and users of our website and describes our practices regarding the collection and use of your information.
By accessing and using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our site.
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.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit foodbalanceguide.info, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referral source
- Device type (mobile, desktop, tablet)
- Approximate geographic location (country/region level)
2.2 Voluntarily Provided Information
You may choose to provide us with additional information:
- Email address (if you contact us with feedback or questions)
- Name and comments (if you submit feedback about our editorial content)
- Preferences or interests (if you opt into newsletters or content updates)
2.3 What We Do NOT Collect
Food Balance Guide does not collect sensitive personal information such as payment details, credit card numbers, health records, or financial information. We are an educational resource and do not conduct commerce or transactions.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Website Operation: To deliver, maintain, and improve our editorial platform and content
- Analytics: To understand how visitors interact with our articles and to optimize user experience
- Content Improvement: To create better, more relevant nutritional and wellness information
- Communication: To respond to your feedback, questions, or inquiries about our content
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
- Security: To detect, prevent, and address fraud and security issues
We do not use your information for marketing purposes beyond sending optional, opt-in content updates about new articles or editorial features.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
4.1 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize you and remember your preferences when you return to our website.
4.2 Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality (authentication, security)
- Preference Cookies: Remember your language and display preferences
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (Google Analytics)
- Third-Party Cookies: May be set by external services (see Section 5)
4.3 Cookie Control
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to access certain features of our website.
4.4 Other Tracking Technologies
We may use pixels, web beacons, and similar technologies to track user behavior and improve content delivery. These technologies help us understand which articles are most valuable to our readers.
5. Third-Party Services
Our website uses third-party services that may collect information about you:
5.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics collects data about your visits using cookies and similar technologies. For more information, visit Google's Privacy Policy. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5.2 Content Delivery Networks (CDN)
We may use CDNs to serve our website content faster. These services may log IP addresses and collect minimal data for performance optimization.
5.3 Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external resources and references. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of linked websites. Please review their privacy policies independently.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable and appropriate security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- HTTPS encryption for all data transmitted to and from our website
- Secure hosting infrastructure
- Regular security audits and updates
- Access controls to limit employee access to personal information
However, no security system is impenetrable. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. Your use of our website is at your own risk.
7. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:
- Automatically Collected Data: Typically retained for 12-24 months for analytics purposes
- Email Communications: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
- Contact Information: Retained for the duration of our correspondence plus 1 year
- Server Logs: Typically retained for 30-90 days for security purposes
We may retain aggregate or anonymized data indefinitely for research and statistical purposes.
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
8.1 Right to Access
You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
8.2 Right to Correction
You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information we have collected.
8.3 Right to Deletion
You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
8.4 Right to Opt-Out
You may opt out of receiving marketing communications or analytics tracking by updating your preferences or contacting us directly.
8.5 Right to Data Portability
You may request that we provide your data in a portable format that you can transfer to another service.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact our editorial team at the address provided in Section 10.
9. International Data Transfers
Food Balance Guide is based in Poland. If you access our website from outside Poland or the European Union, your information may be transferred to and processed in Poland and other countries. By using our website, you consent to such transfers.
We comply with applicable data protection regulations, including GDPR where applicable, to ensure your information is protected during international transfers.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns about our data practices, please contact our editorial team:
We will respond to your request within 30 days or as required by applicable law.
11. Children's Privacy
Food Balance Guide is an educational resource intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13 without proper consent, we will delete it immediately.
Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided information to our website should contact us immediately at the address above.
12. 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. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised to reflect the most recent version.
Your continued use of our website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
13. Compliance with Data Protection Laws
Food Balance Guide complies with applicable privacy and data protection laws, including:
- GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation): For users in the EU
- CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act): For California residents
- Polish Personal Data Protection Law: As applicable to our operations
If you have concerns about our compliance with these regulations, please contact us directly.
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