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Privacy Policy

Name: Dietguideappointment
Address: Panepistimiou 187, Athens
Telephone: +30 562 945 819

Your privacy and data protection are important to us

Last Updated: January 2025

Diet Guide Appointment ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website dietguideappointment.info (the "Site").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site. By accessing and using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the provisions of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

Contact Forms: When you submit feedback about our articles or editorial content, you may provide your name, email address, and message
Email Inquiries: Communication sent directly to our editorial team may include your contact details and inquiries about our content
Newsletter Subscriptions: If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address
Comments & Engagement: Any comments or responses you post on our Site may be published

Information Collected Automatically

Browser & Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type, and unique device identifiers
Log Data: IP address, pages visited, time spent on pages, referring website, and access times
Cookies & Similar Technologies: Persistent and session cookies, pixels, and web beacons to enhance user experience
Location Data: Approximate geographic location derived from IP address (not precise location)
Behavior Data: Articles read, content preferences, search queries, and navigation patterns

Third-Party Data Collection

Analytics providers and content delivery networks may collect information about your interactions with our Site. We do not collect sensitive personal data such as health conditions, biometric data, or financial information.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used for the following purposes:

Providing and maintaining the Site and our editorial content
Responding to your inquiries, feedback, and content-related questions
Sending newsletters and updates if you have subscribed
Analyzing user behavior to improve Site functionality and content quality
Personalizing your browsing experience based on preferences
Detecting and preventing technical issues, fraud, and misuse
Complying with legal obligations and enforcing our Terms of Use
Marketing and promoting new articles or editorial initiatives (if you opt-in)
Understanding audience demographics and content performance

3. Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and improve functionality.

Types of Cookies We Use:

Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality and security
Performance Cookies: Track how visitors use the Site to improve performance
Preference Cookies: Remember your browsing preferences and language settings
Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant content recommendations

Managing Cookies:

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.

Web Analytics:

We use Google Analytics and similar services to track Site usage patterns and understand audience behavior. This data helps us create better editorial content and improve user experience.

4. Third-Party Services & Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites and services that are not operated by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party sites, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external links before sharing personal information.

Third-Party Service Providers:

We may share limited information with trusted service providers who assist us with:

Web hosting and Site maintenance
Analytics and data processing
Email delivery and newsletter management
Content delivery networks (CDN)
Security and fraud prevention

These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only for the purposes necessary to provide services to us and are required to maintain the confidentiality of your data.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical, administrative, and physical security measures designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, and destruction.

Security Measures Include:

HTTPS encryption for data transmission
Secure server infrastructure and firewalls
Regular security audits and updates
Access controls and authentication protocols
Data encryption at rest and in transit

Important: While we strive to protect your information, no security system is completely foolproof. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data. You acknowledge that you transmit information at your own risk.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Retention Periods:

Contact Form Data: Retained for up to 12 months for correspondence purposes
Newsletter Subscriptions: Retained until you unsubscribe
Analytics Data: Typically retained for 26 months
Log Files: Retained for security and compliance purposes for up to 90 days
Cookies: Session cookies deleted upon browser closure; persistent cookies retained per browser settings

You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal and operational requirements.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Rights You May Have:

Right to Access: Request and obtain a copy of your personal information
Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your information
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
Right to Object: Opt-out of marketing communications and certain data uses
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
Right to Lodge a Complaint: File complaints with relevant data protection authorities

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intentionally designed for or directed at children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information and terminate the child's account immediately.

Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided information to our Site should contact us immediately using the contact information below.

9. International Data Transfers

Our Site is hosted in Greece and operates primarily within the European Union. Your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in countries other than your country of residence, which may have different data protection laws.

By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, including those that may not have the same data protection standards. We implement appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, to protect your information during international transfers.

If you have concerns about international data transfers, please contact us for more information about our data transfer mechanisms.

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used
Right to delete personal information collected from you
Right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal information
Right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights

To submit a CCPA request, please contact us with your request details. We will verify your identity and respond within 45 days. You may submit requests using an authorized agent.

11. EU GDPR Compliance

For residents of the European Union, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We only process personal information when we have a lawful basis to do so, such as:

Your explicit consent for specific processing activities
Necessity to perform a contract with you
Compliance with legal obligations
Protection of vital interests
Legitimate interests of our editorial mission
Public interest purposes

We have appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO) to oversee GDPR compliance. Our DPO can be contacted via email for any GDPR-related inquiries.

EU residents have enhanced privacy rights as outlined in Section 7 of this policy.

12. Marketing Communications

We may send you email communications about our latest articles, editorial updates, and content recommendations if you have opted in to receive such communications.

Opting Out:

You can unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by:

Clicking the "Unsubscribe" link in any email we send
Updating your preferences in your account settings
Emailing us at the contact address provided below

Please note that even if you opt-out of marketing communications, we will continue to send you transactional emails and content-related notifications necessary for Site functionality.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by:

Posting the updated policy on our Site with a new "Last Updated" date
Sending you an email notification if the changes significantly affect your privacy rights
Requesting your consent if required by applicable law

Your continued use of the Site after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or need to report a privacy concern, please contact our editorial team:

Diet Guide Appointment

Address:
Panepistimiou 187, Athens, Greece

Email:
[email protected]

For content feedback and editorial inquiries, please use the email address above.

Data Protection Authority

If you are dissatisfied with our response to your privacy request, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. For Greece, this is the Hellenic Data Protection Authority (HDPA).

We will respond to all inquiries and privacy requests within 30 days or as required by applicable law.

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