Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Newsletter: Email address if you subscribe to our newsletter
• Contact Form: Name, email, and message content when you contact us
• Diet Planner: Health profile data (stored locally in your browser, not on our servers)

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, features used (anonymized analytics)
• Device Information: Browser type, device type, screen size
• Cookies: Preferences like dark mode setting (stored locally)

2. How We Use Your Information

• Send newsletters to subscribed users
• Respond to contact form inquiries
• Improve the Platform based on usage patterns
• Provide personalized features (locally stored)
• Ensure platform security and prevent abuse

3. Information We Do NOT Collect

• Payment information (we don't sell products)
• Precise location data
• Social media profiles
• Passwords (no account system)

4. Local Storage

Much of your data is stored locally in your browser using localStorage:

• Bookmarks: Saved articles stay on your device
• Theme Preference: Dark/light mode setting
• Diet Profile: Your nutrition preferences and generated meal plans

This data never leaves your device. You can clear it anytime through your browser settings.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Vercel: Hosting and analytics (privacy-focused)
• Google Gemini AI: Powers our diet planner (data sent is processed per Google's privacy policy)
• YouTube: Video content (subject to YouTube's privacy policy)
• eBay: Product listings (clicking products takes you to eBay, subject to their privacy policy)

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We may share data only:

• With service providers who help operate the Platform
• If required by law or legal process
• To protect our rights or safety

7. Cookies

We use minimal cookies for essential functionality (like remembering your theme preference). We do not use tracking cookies for advertising. Third-party embeds (like YouTube videos) may set their own cookies per their policies.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request deletion of your data
• Unsubscribe from newsletters
• Clear local storage data via your browser

9. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us.