Privacy Policy
Effective date: 1 January 2024 | Domain: dietspecialistportal.info
At Dietspecialistportal, we respect your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect when you read our editorial content, how we use it, and what rights you have as a visitor.
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.
Who We Are
Dietspecialistportal is an independent editorial publication focused on nutrition, diet science, and healthy-living guidance. We operate the website available at dietspecialistportal.info. Our registered address is:
DietspecialistportalCalle del Carmen 107
Valencia, Spain
For any questions related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact our editorial team at: [email protected]
Information We Collect
We collect only the minimum information necessary to operate our editorial platform. This may include:
Automatically Collected Technical Data
Your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and the time and date of your visit. This data is collected automatically by our web server and analytics tools whenever you access our website.
Voluntarily Submitted Information
If you contact our editorial team by email, we collect the information you choose to include in your message, such as your name and email address. We do not operate sign-up forms, user accounts, or payment systems.
Cookie & Tracking Data
We use cookies and similar technologies to understand how readers interact with our articles. See Section 4 for full details.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect solely for editorial and operational purposes:
- To deliver, maintain, and improve our editorial content and website performance.
- To analyse reader engagement with our articles in aggregate form (e.g., which topics are most read).
- To respond to feedback or questions submitted by readers via email.
- To detect and prevent abusive, fraudulent, or harmful activity on our platform.
- To comply with applicable legal obligations.
We do not use your personal information to build user profiles for direct marketing, sell data to advertisers, or make automated decisions that have a legal or significant effect on you.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to help us understand how readers navigate our content. Below is a summary of the types of cookies we use:
| Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Required for the website to function correctly (e.g., security, page load). | Session |
| Analytics | Help us measure which articles are read most and how readers navigate the site (e.g., Google Analytics). | Up to 2 years |
| Preference | Remember display preferences such as font size or region. | Up to 1 year |
You may disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your ability to read our articles, but it may limit our understanding of reader interests. For more information, visit aboutcookies.org.
Third-Party Services
We work with a limited set of trusted third-party providers to operate our editorial platform. These providers process data strictly on our behalf and are bound by data processing agreements:
Web Analytics (Google Analytics)
We use Google Analytics to understand aggregate readership patterns. IP addresses are anonymised before processing. Google may process data outside the EU under appropriate safeguards. See Google's Privacy Policy.
Hosting Provider
Our website is hosted by a third-party server provider that stores website files and logs on our behalf. Server logs may contain IP addresses and access timestamps for security purposes.
External Links
Our articles may link to external websites and sources for informational purposes. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites. We encourage readers to review their privacy policies independently.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for commercial purposes.
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
Where the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies, we rely on the following legal bases to process personal data:
- Legitimate interests — To operate and improve our editorial platform, analyse readership data in aggregate, and protect the security of our website.
- Consent — For non-essential cookies and analytics tracking, where required by applicable law.
- Legal obligation — To comply with applicable Spanish and EU legal requirements.
Your Rights
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights regarding your personal data under the GDPR:
Right of Access
Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification
Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your personal data where no overriding legal basis exists.
Right to Restriction
Ask us to restrict processing of your data in certain circumstances.
Right to Object
Object to processing based on our legitimate interests.
Right to Data Portability
Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format where applicable.
To exercise any of these rights, please email us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Spanish Data Protection Authority (AEPD — Agencia Española de Protección de Datos).
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy:
- Server access logs are retained for a maximum of 90 days for security purposes.
- Analytics data is retained in anonymised aggregate form for up to 26 months.
- Email correspondence with our editorial team is retained for 12 months and then securely deleted, unless a longer period is required by law.
Children's Privacy
Dietspecialistportal is an editorial publication intended for a general adult audience. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 16. If you believe a minor has submitted personal information to us, please contact us at [email protected] and we will promptly delete such information from our records.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal obligations. When we make material changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
- Post a notice on our website informing visitors of significant changes.
- Where required by law, seek your renewed consent before processing your data under the new terms.
Your continued use of Dietspecialistportal after the effective date of any updated policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please do not hesitate to reach out. Our team is committed to responding promptly and transparently.