At Balance Meals Daily (https://balancemealsdaily.com), we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data with transparency and care. This GDPR Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679.
1. Who We Are
Balance Meals Daily is owned and operated by Julia. For any privacy-related inquiries, you can reach us at:
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: https://balancemealsdaily.com
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We collect the following personal data when you voluntarily interact with our site:
- Name
- Email address
- IP address (automatically collected)
- Comments or messages you submit
- Newsletter subscription data
- Device and browser information
3. How We Collect Your Data
We collect your data when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Leave a comment on blog posts
- Contact us via forms or email
- Browse our website (via cookies and analytics tools)
4. Why We Collect Your Data (Legal Bases)
Under GDPR, we must have a lawful basis for processing your data. We process your data under the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you sign up for our newsletter or comment on a post.
- Legitimate Interests: To improve our site, analyze traffic, and understand user behavior.
- Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and protect against fraud or misuse.
5. How We Use Your Personal Data
We use your information to:
- Send newsletters and updates (only if you’ve opted in)
- Respond to your messages and inquiries
- Analyze website traffic and improve user experience
- Detect and prevent fraudulent or malicious behavior
6. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell or trade your personal data. We may share your data only with:
- Service Providers (e.g., email marketing tools, analytics platforms)
- Legal Authorities if required to comply with legal obligations
Each third party is contractually required to protect your data in line with GDPR.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to:
- Understand website usage
- Remember your preferences
- Improve site performance
You can control cookie settings through your browser and opt out of non-essential cookies via any cookie banner (if implemented).
8. How We Store and Protect Your Data
Your data is securely stored using encrypted systems and access controls. We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected, unless legally required to retain it longer.
9. Your Rights Under GDPR
As an EU data subject, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access – Request a copy of your personal data
- Right to Rectification – Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to Erasure – Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Right to Restrict Processing – Limit how your data is used
- Right to Data Portability – Receive your data in a machine-readable format
- Right to Object – Object to certain types of processing
- Right to Withdraw Consent – At any time, where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: [email protected]
10. International Transfers
Your data may be processed outside the EU by trusted third-party service providers. In such cases, we ensure adequate safeguards are in place (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent).
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy or wish to exercise your rights under GDPR, contact:
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: https://balancemealsdaily.com
You also have the right to file a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (DPA) if you believe your rights have been violated.