Privacy Policy

At GlucoseIndex.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and timestamps
• Device Information: Device type, screen resolution, and language preferences
• Usage Data: How you interact with our website, including tools used and searches performed
• Cookies: Small data files stored on your device (see our Cookie Policy for details)

Information You Provide

We may collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Contact us via email or contact forms
• Subscribe to our newsletter (if available)
• Leave comments or feedback
• Participate in surveys or promotions

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Website Operation: To provide, maintain, and improve our website and services
• Analytics: To understand how visitors use our site and improve user experience
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries and send administrative information
• Content Personalization: To remember your preferences and provide relevant content
• Security: To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

3. Third-Party Services

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of our website. This information is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Our security measures include:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmissions
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited access to personal information
• Secure data storage practices

5. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Analytics data is typically retained for 26 months.

6. Your Privacy Rights

For All Users

• Access: Request information about the data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

Additional Rights for EU/UK Users (GDPR)

• Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing under certain circumstances
• Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Complaint: Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

Additional Rights for California Users (CCPA)

• Know: Request disclosure of categories and specific pieces of personal information collected
• Delete: Request deletion of personal information
• Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights

7. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where we operate.

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. We currently do not respond to DNT signals.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@glucoseindex.com
• Website: Contact Form