Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2024
Diet Consultation ("we," "us," "our," or "the Site") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at dietconsultation.info.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site. By accessing and using Diet Consultation, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
- • Contact Information: When you contact our editorial team via email, we collect your name, email address, and message content.
- • Comments and Feedback: If you submit comments on articles or provide feedback about our content, we collect this information.
- • Newsletter Subscription: If you opt-in to our newsletter, we collect your email address and subscription preferences.
Information Collected Automatically
- • Log Data: Our servers automatically record information about your visit, including IP address, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, and time spent on pages.
- • Device Information: We collect data about the device you use to access the Site, including device type, device ID, and mobile network information.
- • Usage Data: We track how you interact with our content, including which articles you read, how long you spend reading, and which links you click.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- • Content Delivery: To provide, maintain, and improve our editorial content and Site functionality.
- • Communication: To respond to your inquiries, send newsletters (if subscribed), and provide updates about new articles.
- • Analytics: To analyze how readers engage with our content and understand reader preferences.
- • Site Improvement: To enhance user experience, fix technical issues, and optimize Site performance.
- • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
- • Security: To prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access to our Site.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Diet Consultation uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us recognize you and remember your preferences.
Types of Cookies We Use
- • Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality and security.
- • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how readers use our Site and which content is most popular.
- • Preference Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings for a personalized experience.
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through your browser settings. You can refuse cookies or receive alerts when a cookie is being placed. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Site.
4. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services to analyze Site traffic, provide hosting, and deliver content. These services may collect information about your interactions with our Site:
- • Google Analytics: Tracks Site usage and user behavior to help us understand reader engagement.
- • Content Delivery Networks (CDNs): Optimize delivery of our articles and media content.
- • Email Service Providers: Manage our newsletter distribution and communications.
These third-party services have their own privacy policies governing their use of information. We encourage you to review their privacy statements. We are not responsible for their practices.
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 encryption, secure server connections, and restricted access to personal data.
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. You acknowledge and assume the risk of any breach of security.
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Right to Access
You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
Right to Correction
You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
Right to Deletion
You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal obligations.
Right to Opt-Out
You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails.
Right to Data Portability
You may request a copy of your information in a portable format.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
Newsletter subscribers: Your email address and subscription preferences will be retained until you unsubscribe.
Analytics data: We typically retain analytics data for 26 months from the collection date.
8. International Data Transfers
Diet Consultation is based in Austria (Herrengasse 3, Linz). Your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including countries that may not have the same data protection laws. By using our Site, you consent to such transfers.
We take appropriate measures to ensure that any international transfers comply with applicable privacy laws and that your information receives adequate protection.
9. Children's Privacy
Diet Consultation is not intentionally directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete such information and terminate the child's account.
If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with information, please contact us immediately using the contact details below.
10. 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. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our Site and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site following such notification constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns about our privacy practices, please contact our editorial team:
Diet Consultation
Herrengasse 3
4020 Linz, Austria
Email:
For content feedback and editorial inquiries, please send us an email with your message.
We will respond to your request within 30 days or as required by applicable law.
12. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Union, our processing of your personal information is based on:
- • Consent: When you subscribe to our newsletter or provide feedback.
- • Legitimate Interest: To improve our Site, analyze content engagement, and maintain Site security.
- • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
You have the right to withdraw consent at any time by contacting us. Withdrawal will not affect the lawfulness of processing before the withdrawal.
13. Additional Information
Data Protection Officer: If you have concerns about our data protection practices, you may lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
Disclaimer: This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes. For legal and technical details about privacy rights, please consult our full disclaimer page.