Balanced Diet Planner
Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2024
At Balanced Diet Planner, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we handle your information. This Privacy Policy explains our data practices.
1. Introduction
Balanced Diet Planner (balanceddietplanner.info) is an editorial and informational platform dedicated to providing evidence-based nutritional guidance and health-related content. We are located at Avenida Libertad 158, Bilbao. This policy describes how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit and interact with our website.
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
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical information:
- IP address and browser type
- Operating system and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referral source and navigation patterns
- Approximate geographic location (country/city level)
- Click behavior and scroll depth
Voluntarily Provided Information
If you choose to contact our editorial team with feedback about articles or content inquiries, you may provide:
- Name and email address
- Subject matter and message content
- Any additional details you choose to share
This information is optional and only collected if you contact us directly.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and remember your preferences. This includes both session-based and persistent cookies.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Website Improvement: Analyzing user behavior to enhance content structure, navigation, and readability
- Editorial Analytics: Understanding which articles and topics resonate with our audience to guide content planning
- Communication: Responding to content inquiries and feedback from readers
- Technical Optimization: Ensuring website stability, security, and performance
- Legal Compliance: Meeting regulatory obligations and protecting our platform from misuse
- Personalization: Delivering relevant article recommendations and improving user experience
We do NOT use your information for commercial marketing, sales, or promotional purposes.
4. Cookies and Tracking
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality, security, and session management. These cannot be disabled.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our content. You can opt out of these in your browser settings.
- Preference Cookies: Remember your choices, such as language preference and content filters.
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to operate our platform:
Analytics Services
Third-party analytics platforms collect usage data to help us understand reader engagement and content performance.
Content Delivery Networks (CDN)
CDNs cache and deliver our content efficiently, collecting standard traffic data in the process.
Hosting Providers
Our website is hosted on secure servers that maintain basic server logs for security and performance monitoring.
Email Services
If you contact us, your email may be processed through secure email service providers.
These third parties are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide their services and must comply with privacy regulations. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.
6. Data Security
We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your information:
- HTTPS encryption for all data transmitted to and from our website
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Secure server infrastructure with access controls
- Data backup and disaster recovery protocols
- Compliance with industry security standards
While we employ strong security practices, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and keep your personal devices secure.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Right to Access
You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
Right to Correction
You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
Right to Deletion
You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
Right to Data Portability
You can request a copy of your information in a portable format.
Right to Opt-Out
You can opt out of non-essential tracking and analytical cookies.
Right to Lodge a Complaint
You have the right to lodge a complaint with relevant data protection authorities.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section below.
8. Data Retention
We retain information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:
- Analytics Data: Typically retained for 12-24 months
- Email Communications: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
- Server Logs: Generally retained for 90 days for security purposes
- Cookies: Session cookies deleted upon browser closure; persistent cookies expire per cookie settings
When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
9. International Data Transfers
Our website is operated from Spain (Bilbao). If you access our site from outside Spain, your information may be transferred to and stored in Spain or other jurisdictions. By using our website, you consent to such transfers. We ensure that any international transfers comply with applicable data protection regulations and include appropriate safeguards.
10. Children's Privacy
Balanced Diet Planner is not 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 personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information and terminate the child's account. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided information to our site should contact us immediately.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our website following changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.
12. 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:
Balanced Diet Planner
Address: Avenida Libertad 158, Bilbao, Spain
Email: [email protected]
Website: balanceddietplanner.info
We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 30 days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
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