Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2025
At Balanced Plate Training, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy 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 Information
- IP address and browser type
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website and outbound links
- Device type and operating system
- Approximate geographic location (city/region level)
Information You Provide
- Email address (if you subscribe to article updates or submit feedback)
- Name and comments (if you engage with article comments or contact forms)
- Any information voluntarily provided in editorial feedback forms
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Deliver and improve our editorial content and platform functionality
- Send article updates and newsletter content (if you opt-in)
- Analyze reader engagement and content performance
- Respond to editorial feedback and content inquiries
- Monitor and enhance website security and user experience
- Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
3. Cookies and Tracking
Our platform uses cookies to enhance your experience:
Types of Cookies
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for platform functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how readers use our content
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices
You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may affect platform functionality. We also implement Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals where supported.
4. Third-Party Services
We use third-party services to enhance our platform:
Analytics Providers
We use analytics tools to measure content performance and reader behavior. These providers have their own privacy policies and may collect data about your visits to our site.
Content Delivery
Third parties may host embedded content, images, or media on our platform. We encourage you to review their privacy practices.
Email Services
If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address is processed by our email service provider in accordance with their privacy terms.
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:
- HTTPS encryption for all transmitted data
- Regular security audits and updates
- Restricted access to personal information
- Secure hosting infrastructure
While we strive to protect your data, no online system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted over the internet.
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Right to Access: Request what personal data we hold about you
- Right to Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
- Right to Deletion: Request removal of your personal data
- Right to Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from newsletters and updates
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
- Right to Object: Object to certain processing activities
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in the Contact section below.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to:
- Maintain your newsletter subscription (if opted in)
- Respond to your editorial feedback
- Comply with legal requirements
- Protect our legitimate interests
Analytics data is typically retained for 12-24 months. You can request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us.
8. Children's Privacy
Balanced Plate Training is not intended for children under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided personal information, we will delete it promptly. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided information should contact us immediately.
9. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our platform following changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy, to exercise your privacy rights, or to provide feedback about our editorial content, please contact us:
Editorial Team
Balanced Plate Training
Address:
Strada Mihai Eminescu 100
București, Romania
Email:
[email protected]
We will respond to all privacy inquiries within 30 business days.
Additional Resources
For more information about privacy rights and data protection:
- Read our Disclaimer
- Visit our FAQ
- Explore our latest articles