Privacy Policy

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Last updated: June 2025 | Effective immediately upon publication

At Lowfatfoodguide (lowfatfoodguide.info), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you read or interact with our editorial content. Please read it carefully.

1. Who We Are

Lowfatfoodguide is an independent editorial publication dedicated to providing readers with informative, well-researched articles on low-fat nutrition, healthy eating habits, and lifestyle guidance. We are not a commercial retailer and do not sell products or services.

Publication address: Rue des Fleurs 186, Bordeaux, France.
Website: lowfatfoodguide.info

2. Data We Collect

We collect only the minimum data necessary to operate and improve our editorial platform. This may include:

Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on articles, referral source, and browser type — collected automatically through analytics tools.
Device & technical data: IP address (anonymised where possible), operating system, and screen resolution to ensure content displays correctly.
Voluntarily submitted data: If you contact our editorial team via email, we collect the information you choose to share (name, email address, message content).
Newsletter data (if applicable): If you subscribe to editorial updates, we store your email address solely for that purpose.

We do not collect sensitive personal data such as health records, financial information, or government identification numbers.

3. How We Use Your Data

Any data we collect is used exclusively for editorial and operational purposes:

To analyse which articles and topics our readers find most useful, allowing us to improve editorial quality.
To respond to feedback or questions submitted to our editorial team.
To send editorial newsletters or content updates, only if you have explicitly opted in.
To ensure the technical performance, security, and accessibility of our website.
To comply with applicable legal obligations.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We do not use your data for automated profiling or targeted advertising of our own.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your reading experience and gather anonymised analytics. We use the following categories of cookies:

Cookie Type	Purpose	Required?
Essential	Enable basic site functionality and navigation	Yes
Analytics	Track page views and reader behaviour (anonymised) via tools such as Google Analytics	Optional
Preference	Remember your language or display preferences	Optional
Third-party	Embedded content or social sharing features may set their own cookies	Optional

You may manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of some page features. A cookie consent banner may be displayed on your first visit, where applicable under EU law.

5. Third-Party Services

To operate our editorial platform, we may work with trusted third-party services. Each operates under its own privacy policy:

Google Analytics: Provides anonymised statistics about readership and content performance. Data is processed in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy.
Hosting providers: Our website is hosted on third-party servers that store technical log data as part of normal operations.
Email delivery services: Used to send editorial newsletters to subscribed readers. These providers are contractually bound not to use your data for any other purpose.
Embedded content: Articles may contain embedded content (e.g., videos, maps). Such content may collect data or set cookies independently.

We do not share personally identifiable information with third parties for their own marketing or advertising purposes.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law:

Email enquiries: Retained for up to 12 months, then securely deleted.
Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymised; typically retained for up to 26 months per analytics provider standards.
Newsletter subscriptions: Retained until you unsubscribe, after which your address is removed promptly.

7. Your Rights

As a reader based in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Right of Access

You may request a copy of any personal data we hold about you.

Right to Rectification

You may ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

Right to Erasure

You may request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").

Right to Restrict Processing

You may ask us to limit how we use your data in certain circumstances.

Right to Data Portability

You may request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

Right to Object

You may object to processing based on legitimate interests at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our editorial team at the address listed below. We will respond within 30 days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the French data protection authority, CNIL (Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés), at www.cnil.fr.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect any data we hold against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website uses HTTPS encryption for all data in transit. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

Our editorial content is intended for general adult audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 16. If you believe a child has submitted personal data to us, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete it.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our editorial practices, legal requirements, or the technologies we use. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised accordingly. We encourage readers to review this page periodically. Continued use of the site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Our Editorial Team

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your data rights, or want to send feedback about our articles, please reach out to us:

Publication: Lowfatfoodguide

Address: Rue des Fleurs 186, Bordeaux, France

Website: lowfatfoodguide.info

Editorial enquiries: Use the contact form on our FAQ page or browse our latest articles.

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