GDPR

GDPR Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 27, 2024

At My Healthy Plates, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, particularly in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), for users in the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA).

By using www.myhealthyplates.com, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Data Collection

We collect personal information when you use My Healthy Plates or interact with our services. The types of personal data we may collect include:

  • Email Address: When you sign up for newsletters, updates, or marketing materials.
  • Name (optional): For better communication.
  • Cookies: To enhance your browsing experience and serve targeted ads. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy below.
  • Device and Browsing Information: We collect data such as IP addresses, browser types, and pages viewed through Google Analytics and other third-party services.

2. How We Use Your Data

We may use the information we collect in the following ways:

  • To Provide Services: To send you emails with newsletters, updates, and promotions related to My Healthy Plates.
  • To Improve Website Functionality: We use cookies and tracking technologies to enhance your user experience.
  • To Deliver Targeted Advertising: We may display ads through Google AdSense and other ad networks, based on your interests and browsing habits.
  • Affiliate Marketing: If you purchase a product through one of our affiliate links, we may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to improve your experience, analyze traffic, and serve relevant ads. Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website.

  • Types of Cookies Used:
    • Essential cookies for site functionality.
    • Analytical cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) to analyze website usage.
    • Advertising cookies (e.g., Google AdSense) to provide personalized ads.

You can control cookie settings in your browser. However, disabling cookies may affect certain website features.

4. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services such as Google AdSense, affiliate marketing programs, and analytics platforms that may collect your personal data. These services may have their own privacy policies regarding the collection and use of your data.

  • Google AdSense: Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalized ads by visiting Google Ads Settings.

5. How We Protect Your Data

We are committed to safeguarding your personal information. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration of your personal data. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the EU or EEA, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right of Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
  • Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain conditions.
  • Right to Restriction of Processing: You can request a limitation on how we use your data.
  • Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal data in a commonly used, machine-readable format.
  • Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data for certain purposes, including direct marketing.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw your consent to receive marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@myhealthyplates.com.

7. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Once the data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, your data, or how we handle your information, please contact us at:

Email: contact@myhealthyplates.com

Location: USA

Thank you for trusting My Healthy Plates with your personal information!