Privacy Policy for ObesityFighter.com
Effective Date: July 22nd, 2023
Thank you for visiting ObesityFighter.com (“we,” “us,” “our”). This Privacy Policy outlines how we handle your personal information when you visit and use our website, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant data protection laws. By accessing and using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect:
1.1 Non-Personal Data: When you visit our website, we may automatically collect non-personal data, including your IP address, browser type, device information, and other technical data. This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies for analytical purposes to enhance our website’s performance and user experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
1.2 Comments: We collect your IP address when you leave a comment on our website. However, we do not require your name or email address to leave a comment. Your IP address is not publicly viewable and is solely used to prevent spam and abuse.
1.3 Third-Party Ads: We work with third-party advertising partners, such as Google AdSense, to display ads on our website. These partners may collect non-personal data through cookies to provide relevant ads based on your interests.
2. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data:
We will process your personal data when we have a lawful basis to do so. The legal grounds for processing your data may include:
- Your explicit consent to the processing (when you leave a comment).
- The processing is necessary to fulfill a legitimate interest (e.g., website analytics, ad personalization).
- Compliance with a legal obligation.
3. How We Use Your Information:
3.1 Non-Personal Data: The non-personal data we collect is used for analytical purposes, including understanding website traffic, user preferences, and optimizing content and functionality.
3.2 Comments: Your IP address collected when leaving a comment is solely used to prevent spam and maintain the integrity of our website. Your name and email address are not required when leaving a comment, and we do not collect or store this information.
3.3 Third-Party Ads: Our third-party advertising partners may use cookies to personalize ads based on your interests and browsing behavior.
4. Data Retention:
We will retain your non-personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you leave a comment, we will retain your IP address associated with the comment for a reasonable period to prevent abuse and ensure the website’s security.
5. Third-Party Services:
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
6. Children’s Privacy:
Our website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to remove that information from our systems.
7. Your Rights:
Under the GDPR, you have certain rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to the processing of your data. If you wish to exercise any of these rights or have any questions about your data, please contact us using the information provided below.
8. Third-Party Advertisers:
Our third-party advertising partners may serve ads on our website based on your interaction with our content and other websites. For more information on how these partners use your data and how to opt-out of personalized advertising, please visit their respective privacy policies.
Google AdSense: https://policies.google.com/privacy
9. Contact Information:
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us using the form at the end of the page.
10. Updates to the Privacy Policy:
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. The revised version will be posted on our website with an updated effective date.
By using ObesityFighter.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection and use of your data as described herein. If you do not agree with this Policy, please refrain from using our website.