Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 2024
At Balanced Plate Course, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our editorial platform.
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 Data
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical information:
- IP address and browser type
- Pages viewed and time spent on each page
- Referring website or search terms
- Device information (operating system, device type)
- Approximate geographic location
Information You Provide
We collect information only when you voluntarily submit it:
- Email address (if you contact our editorial team)
- Name and message content (for feedback or article inquiries)
- Comments or suggestions about our content
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- To improve our editorial content and user experience
- To respond to your inquiries and feedback about articles
- To analyze website performance and traffic patterns
- To detect and prevent technical issues and fraud
- To comply with legal obligations
- To understand reader preferences and content engagement
We do not use your information for commercial marketing or promotional purposes.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site performance.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how readers interact with our content
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
Managing Cookies
You can control cookie settings through your browser. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
4. Third-Party Services
Our website uses third-party services to enhance functionality and analyze usage:
Analytics Providers
We use analytics services to track website traffic and reader engagement. These services may collect data about your browsing patterns on our site.
Content Delivery Networks
We use CDN services to ensure fast content delivery. These services may collect limited technical data.
Security Services
We employ security measures from reputable third-party providers to protect against threats and unauthorized access.
Third-party providers are obligated to protect your data according to our instructions and applicable laws. We do not permit them to use your information for their own marketing purposes.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction:
- Secure HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
- Regular security updates and monitoring
- Limited access to personal information
- Secure storage of any submitted data
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of the information we hold about you
- Right to Rectification: Correct any inaccurate or incomplete information
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)
- Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your information
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
- Right to Object: Opt-out of certain processing activities
To exercise any of these rights, please contact our editorial team at the address provided below.
7. Data Retention
We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected:
- Analytics data is typically retained for up to 12 months
- Contact information from feedback is retained for 6 months unless you request deletion
- Server logs are automatically deleted after 30 days
- We retain data longer only when required by law
8. Children's Privacy
Our website 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 us with personal information, we will promptly delete such information. Parents or guardians concerned about their child's information should contact us immediately.
9. International Data Transfers
Our website is hosted and operated in Spain. If you access our site from outside Spain, your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in Spain. By using our website, you consent to such transfers, provided that we maintain appropriate protections as described in this policy.
10. Changes to This 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 any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our website following such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns about how we handle your information, please contact our editorial team:
Balanced Plate Course
Calle Alcalá 59
Málaga, Spain
For content questions and feedback about articles, you may also visit our FAQ page.
We will respond to your requests within 30 days of receipt.
12. Legal Disclaimer
Our editorial content is for informational purposes only. For detailed information about our content practices and any associated disclaimers, please review our disclaimer page.
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