Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2024
At Dietconsultpro, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection and your rights as a visitor to our editorial platform.
Dietconsultpro is an informational and editorial platform dedicated to providing evidence-based content about nutrition and diet. We do not sell products, services, or accept payments.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you contact our editorial team via our contact form, we may collect:
- Your name and email address
- Message content and inquiries
- Any additional information you provide voluntarily
Automatically Collected Information
Our website automatically collects certain non-personal data:
- IP address and browser type
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referral source and click patterns
- Device type and operating system
- Geographic location (city/region level)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Responding to your editorial inquiries and feedback
- Improving our website content and user experience
- Analyzing anonymous traffic patterns and engagement metrics
- Preventing fraud and maintaining platform security
- Complying with legal obligations
We do not use your information for marketing purposes, commercial promotions, or third-party advertising beyond our own site analytics.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Essential Cookies
We use essential cookies to maintain website functionality, including session management and security measures. These cannot be disabled without affecting site performance.
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with our content. These cookies collect anonymous data about traffic patterns and help us improve our editorial offerings.
Cookie Preferences
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, blocking certain cookies may impact site functionality.
4. Third-Party Services and Data Sharing
We may share non-personal, aggregated information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and improving our content. These services include:
- Web hosting providers
- Analytics platforms
- Content delivery networks (CDNs)
- Email service providers (for newsletter content only, where applicable)
We do not:
- Sell your personal data to third parties
- Share personal information for commercial marketing
- Disclose individual visitor information without legal obligation
All third-party service providers are contractually obligated to maintain confidentiality and use data only for specified purposes.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. These include:
- SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- Secure hosting infrastructure
- Regular security audits and updates
- Access controls and authentication protocols
While we strive to protect your information, no security system is completely impenetrable. We cannot guarantee absolute security of transmitted data over the internet.
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request information about what personal data we hold
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
- Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Opt-Out: Decline certain data processing activities
To exercise any of these rights, please contact our editorial team at [email protected].
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:
- Contact form submissions: retained for 2 years or until you request deletion
- Analytics data: typically retained for 26 months
- Server logs: retained for up to 90 days
Data required for legal compliance will be retained as mandated by applicable law.
8. Children's Privacy
Dietconsultpro does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. Our content is intended for general educational purposes and is not directed at minors. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take immediate steps to delete such information and comply with applicable laws.
9. International Data Transfers
Dietconsultpro is based in Bilbao, Spain, and operates within the European Union. If you access our site from outside the EU, your data may be transferred to and processed in the EU. By accessing our platform, you consent to such transfers. We comply with applicable data protection regulations including the GDPR.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, by posting a prominent notice on our site.
Your continued use of Dietconsultpro following any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
11. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy, requests regarding your personal data, or content feedback, please contact our editorial team:
We aim to respond to all inquiries within 30 business days. For urgent privacy concerns or complaints, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
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