Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 2024

DietConsultantOnline ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the dietconsultantonline.info website and related content platform (the "Platform"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our editorial platform.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, including any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related or connected thereto.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We may collect information you voluntarily provide to us, including:

Your name and email address (when submitting feedback about our articles)
Comments or messages regarding our editorial content
Any other information you choose to share with us

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Platform, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity:

IP address and device identifiers
Browser type and version
Operating system
Pages visited and time spent on content
Referral source and links clicked
Approximate geographic location (country/region level)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Editorial Operations: To manage, operate, and improve our editorial content and platform
Content Analysis: To understand reader preferences and optimize article delivery
Communication: To respond to your feedback or inquiries about our articles
Technical Support: To troubleshoot technical issues and maintain platform functionality
Analytics: To generate aggregate statistics about Platform usage
Security: To detect and prevent fraudulent activity or abuse
Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and regulations

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Platform uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:

Essential Cookies

Required for basic Platform functionality, session management, and security.

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how readers interact with our content and measure performance of articles.

Preference Cookies

Remember your settings and preferences for an improved reading experience.

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to disable cookies; however, some Platform features may not function properly without them.

4. Third-Party Services

Our Platform may use third-party services for analytics, hosting, and content delivery:

Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to track Platform usage patterns and reader behavior. Google may independently collect information about your visits in accordance with their own privacy policy.

These third parties are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before interacting with them.

We may also display embedded content from external sources. Your interaction with such content is governed by the third party's privacy policy, not ours.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

HTTPS encryption for data transmission
Secure data storage protocols
Limited access to personal information by authorized personnel
Regular security assessments

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However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You use our Platform at your own risk.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Right of Access

You have the right to request what personal information we hold about you.

Right to Rectification

You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

Right to Erasure

You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.

Right to Opt-Out

You may opt out of certain data processing activities by adjusting your browser settings or contacting us.

Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to file a complaint with your local data protection authority.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section below.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law:

Contact Information: Retained for one year from last communication, unless you request deletion sooner
Analytics Data: Typically retained for 26 months
Server Logs: Generally retained for 90 days for security purposes
Legal Data: Retained as required by applicable laws and regulations

After the retention period expires, we will securely delete or anonymize your information.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Platform is not directed to children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete such information and terminate the child's access to the Platform. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately using the information provided below.

9. International Data Transfers

DietConsultantOnline is based in Slovenia (Čopova ulica 170, Koper). Your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in countries other than your country of residence, which may have different data protection laws.

By using our Platform, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, which may not have the same data protection laws. We will implement appropriate safeguards to ensure your information receives adequate protection in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable law.

10. Updates 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. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our Platform and updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this document.

Your continued use of the Platform following the posting of revisions constitutes your acceptance of those changes. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or need to report a privacy concern, please contact our editorial team:

DietConsultantOnline

Address:
Čopova ulica 170
Koper, Slovenia

Email:
[email protected]

For content-related questions or feedback about our articles, please visit our FAQ page.

We will respond to your privacy inquiries within 30 days of receipt. If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

For more information about our editorial practices, please review our complete Disclaimer and Featured Articles.

Last updated: January 2024