Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Balanced Diet Consult ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the informational website balanceddietconsult.info (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and protection of information gathered from visitors and users of our editorial content platform.

We are committed to maintaining transparency about data handling practices and protecting user privacy in accordance with applicable data protection regulations.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide, including:

• Email address (if you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us)
• Name (optional, for feedback submissions)
• Comments or inquiries submitted through contact forms
• Content preferences and reading interests

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

Our Site automatically collects certain technical information:

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

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive aggregate information from analytics and advertising partners about how users interact with our content.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• Delivering and improving our editorial content
• Sending newsletter updates and content notifications (with your consent)
• Responding to inquiries and feedback about our articles
• Analyzing user behavior to enhance article relevance and readability
• Monitoring Site performance and security
• Complying with legal obligations
• Preventing fraud and protecting user safety

We do not use your information for direct marketing of commercial products or services.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

4.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality (login, preferences)
• Analytics Cookies: Track user engagement and content performance
• Preference Cookies: Remember your reading preferences and settings
• Advertising Cookies: Used by partners to display relevant content recommendations

4.2 Your Cookie Choices

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies are stored
• Delete existing cookies
• Block future cookies from specific sites

Note: Disabling essential cookies may limit Site functionality.

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Analytics Providers

We use third-party analytics services to understand how visitors use our Site. These providers may collect information about your browsing patterns but do not receive personally identifiable information unless you provide it.

5.2 Content Delivery and Hosting

Our Site may use content delivery networks (CDNs) and hosting providers that collect technical information necessary to deliver content efficiently.

5.3 External Links

Our articles may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies before sharing information.

5.4 Social Media Plugins

If we include social sharing buttons, those platforms may collect data about your interactions. Review their privacy policies for details.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure server infrastructure
• Regular security audits
• Access controls limiting employee access to personal data

While we strive to protect your information, no online system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of transmitted data.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our editorial services
• Fulfill legal and regulatory obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

You may request deletion of your personal information at any time, subject to legal retention requirements.

8. Your Privacy Rights

8.1 Access and Portability

You have the right to request access to personal information we hold about you and to receive it in a portable format.

8.2 Correction and Deletion

You may request correction of inaccurate information or deletion of your personal data, subject to legal requirements.

8.3 Opt-Out Rights

You may opt out of:

• Marketing newsletters and communications
• Personalized content recommendations
• Analytics tracking (through browser settings)

8.4 How to Exercise Your Rights

Contact us at the address below with "Privacy Request" in the subject line, along with your specific request.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with information, we will delete such information and terminate the child's account promptly.

For children 13-18, we limit data collection to what is necessary for providing our editorial content.

10. International Data Transfers

Our Site is hosted in Italy and operates under Italian and EU data protection laws. If you access our Site from outside the EU/EEA, your information may be transferred to and stored in Italy. By using our Site, you consent to such transfers, which are governed by appropriate safeguards.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected and how it is used
• Right to delete personal information (with limited exceptions)
• Right to opt-out of the "sale" of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

12. GDPR Compliance (EU Residents)

For residents of the European Union and European Economic Area, we process your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). You have the right to:

• Access, rectify, and erase your personal data
• Restrict and object to processing
• Data portability
• Lodge complaints with your supervisory authority

Our Data Protection Officer can assist with GDPR-related requests.

13. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our Site and updating the "Last Updated" date above.

Continued use of our Site after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.