Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
Balanced Diet Planner is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we handle your 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. Information We Collect
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information including:
- IP address and browser type
- Pages visited and time spent on our site
- Referring website and search terms used
- Device type and operating system
- Approximate location data (country/region level)
Information You Provide
We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:
- Send us feedback about our articles or content
- Subscribe to our content updates (email address only)
- Contact us with editorial inquiries
- Interact with our editorial features or forms
Information We Do NOT Collect
Balanced Diet Planner does not collect payment information, medical/health records, or sensitive personal data. We are an informational platform and do not process transactions.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Content Improvement: To understand which articles and topics resonate with our readers and improve editorial quality
- Reader Communication: To send content updates and respond to feedback if you've opted in
- Website Performance: To analyze site usage patterns and maintain platform functionality
- Security: To protect against fraud and maintain the security of our platform
- Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Types of Cookies We Use
Our website uses the following types of cookies:
Essential Cookies
Required for basic website functionality such as page navigation and secure access areas. Cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how readers use our site. This allows our editorial team to create better content. You can disable these in your browser settings.
Preference Cookies
Remember your choices (such as article reading preferences) to personalize your experience on future visits.
Managing Cookies
You can control cookie settings through your web browser. 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.
4. Third-Party Services
Balanced Diet Planner uses the following third-party services to support our operations:
Analytics Providers
We use analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to track website traffic and user behavior. These services may use cookies and collect data about your browsing activity.
Content Delivery Networks
We use CDNs to efficiently deliver images, stylesheets, and other content. These providers may collect limited usage data.
Email Service Providers
If you subscribe to our content updates, your email address is processed by our email service provider to deliver newsletters and updates.
These third parties are contractually obligated to handle your data securely and only use it for the purposes we specify. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies as well.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:
- SSL encryption for all data transmission
- Secure server infrastructure and firewalls
- Regular security audits and updates
- Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy:
- Analytics Data: Typically retained for 26 months
- Email Subscriptions: Retained until you unsubscribe from our content updates
- Editorial Feedback: Retained for up to 12 months to inform content strategy
- Server Logs: Typically retained for 90 days for security purposes
After the retention period, data is securely deleted unless we're required to keep it for legal or regulatory reasons.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access
You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification
You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Right to Erasure
You can request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal exceptions.
Right to Opt-Out
You can unsubscribe from our content updates at any time using the link in our emails.
Right to Object
You can object to certain processing of your data, including analytics tracking.
Right to Data Portability
You can request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section below.
8. Children's Privacy
Balanced Diet Planner is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at our email address provided below.
9. International Data Transfers
Balanced Diet Planner is based in Cyprus, and your information may be accessed, processed, and stored in Cyprus and other countries where our service providers operate. These countries may have different data protection laws than your home country.
By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection rules. We ensure that such transfers are made with appropriate safeguards in place.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
We encourage you to review this privacy policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information. If we make material changes that significantly affect how we use your data, we will notify you via email if you've provided one.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact our editorial team:
Balanced Diet Planner
We will respond to your request within 30 days or as required by law. If you're not satisfied with our response, you may have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
Additional Information
For more information about our editorial practices and content policies, please visit our:
- Disclaimer
- Blog - Read our latest articles
- FAQ - Common questions answered
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