Privacy Policy

We collect information to improve your experience on our editorial platform. This may include:

• Voluntary Information: Data you provide when contacting us with feedback about our articles or content inquiries (name, email, message)
• Automatically Collected Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referral sources through analytics tools
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers
• Usage Data: How you interact with our content, articles you read, and search queries within our platform

The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

• Responding to content inquiries and editorial feedback from visitors
• Improving our articles, guides, and overall content quality
• Analyzing user behavior to understand which topics resonate most with our readers
• Personalizing your browsing experience and content recommendations
• Detecting and preventing fraudulent activity or unauthorized access
• Complying with legal obligations and protecting our rights
• Enhancing website performance and user interface

Vitaldietguidance uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality, security, and navigation
• Analytical Cookies: Used with Google Analytics to understand reader behavior and content performance
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences for future visits

You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling certain cookies may impact your browsing experience. We do not use cookies for advertising or marketing purposes.

We work with trusted third-party service providers to operate our platform:

• Analytics Providers: Google Analytics to track website usage and reader engagement
• Hosting Services: Cloud providers that host our website and content
• Content Delivery Networks: Services that optimize article and media delivery
• Email Services: Platforms for sending newsletter and content update communications (if subscribed)

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We share data only as necessary for platform operation and with services bound by confidentiality agreements.

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

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure server infrastructure and regular security audits
• Access controls limiting data to authorized personnel
• Regular backups and disaster recovery protocols

While we strive to protect your data, no transmission method over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and protect your account information.

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

• Right of Access: Request a copy of the information we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
• Right to Object: Object to certain types of data processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the address provided below.

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes for which it was collected
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it. Analytics data is typically retained for 26 months, unless legally required otherwise.

Our platform is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that a child has provided personal data, we will delete it immediately.

Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided information to us should contact us immediately at the address below.

Our website is hosted in Romania. Your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from your home country.

By using our platform, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, which may include countries that do not have the same data protection framework as your home country.

We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, and other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

Your continued use of our platform following the posting of revised terms means you accept and agree to the changes.

Under GDPR and similar regulations, our processing of personal data is based on:

• Legitimate Interests: Improving content quality, platform functionality, and user experience
• Consent: When you voluntarily provide information through contact forms
• Legal Obligations: Compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Performance of Contract: Providing access to our platform and content