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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2024

Introduction

Food Energy Balance ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the foodenergybalance.info website and editorial platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and engage with our content.

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 foodenergybalance.info, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

When you interact with our editorial platform, we may collect:

Contact information (name, email address) if you submit content feedback or contact our editorial team
Comments or messages you post on our platform
Newsletter subscription preferences
Any other information you voluntarily provide through contact forms

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit foodenergybalance.info, we automatically collect certain technical information:

IP address and device identifiers
Browser type and version
Operating system
Pages visited and time spent on content
Referring and exit pages
Clickstream data
Approximate geographic location based on IP

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from analytics providers, advertising networks, and data brokers to help us understand audience behavior and optimize our editorial content delivery.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To deliver, maintain, and improve our editorial content and website functionality
To respond to your inquiries and feedback about our articles
To send you editorial updates, newsletters, and new content announcements (with your consent)
To analyze audience engagement and content performance
To understand user preferences and tailor content recommendations
To detect, prevent, and address technical or security issues
To comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
To protect our intellectual property and editorial rights

3. Cookies and Similar Technologies

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences, analyze traffic patterns, and enhance your browsing experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality, security, and user session management
Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site and which content is most engaging
Preference Cookies: Remember your choices, such as language and theme preferences
Marketing Cookies: Track your interaction with content to show you relevant editorial recommendations

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may limit your ability to access certain features of our site or view optimized content.

4. Third-Party Services and Links

Analytics and Content Delivery

Our website uses third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to collect and analyze user behavior. These services may use cookies and similar tracking technologies. We encourage you to review their privacy policies:

Google Analytics - Google Privacy Policy

External Links

Our editorial content may contain links to external websites and resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of linked sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Social Media

If we maintain social media accounts, those platforms have separate privacy policies. Any information you share on our social media pages may be visible to the public and subject to that platform's terms and policies.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes:

Secure HTTPS encryption for data transmission
Regular security audits and monitoring
Restricted access to personal information by authorized personnel only
Firewalls and intrusion detection systems

However, no internet transmission is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You use our platform at your own risk.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law:

Contact information from feedback forms: retained for up to 1 year or as needed to respond to your inquiry
Newsletter subscriber data: retained until you unsubscribe
Analytics data: retained for up to 26 months
Comments and user-generated content: retained as long as the content remains published

When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain 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 can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information we have about you.

Right to Deletion

You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.

Right to Opt-Out

You can unsubscribe from our newsletter or opt out of non-essential cookie tracking at any time. Each email communication will include an unsubscribe link.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

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

8. Children's Privacy

Our editorial platform is not intended for 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 personal information, we will promptly delete such information and terminate the child's account if applicable. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided information to us should contact us immediately at the email address below.

9. International Data Transfers

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 website, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection rules.

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. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when it was most recently revised.

Your continued use of foodenergybalance.info following the posting of revised Privacy Policy means you accept and agree to the changes. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns about our data handling practices, please contact us:

Food Energy Balance

Church Lane 111
Edinburgh
United Kingdom

Email: For content questions, feedback, or privacy inquiries, please contact our editorial team

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days or as required by applicable law.

Additional Resources

For more information about privacy and data protection:

Disclaimer Blog FAQ