Effective Date: 17 December 2025
Website: dietlinic.com
Company/Owners: DietLinic, owned by Jotham Williams & Bethany Harper
Business Location: New Jersey, United States
DietLinic (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information through dietlinic.com (“Website”).
By accessing or using this Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in several ways to operate our website efficiently, improve content, and protect site security.
a) Personal Information Provided by Users
When you interact with DietLinic, you may voluntarily provide personal information including:
- Name (if submitted through forms or comments)
- Email address (comments, communication forms)
- Any information you share in a post or comment submission
We do not collect payment details, phone numbers, or residential addresses.
b) WordPress-Generated Data
Because this website uses WordPress, the following data may be collected automatically for operation and security:
- Usernames (for registered accounts, if any)
- Comment metadata
- IP addresses (for spam/security filtering)
- Browser information
c) Comments Submission
When users leave comments:
- We collect the data shown in the comment form
- The user’s IP address and browser user agent string are collected to help prevent spam
- Approved comments become public, including the username and message content
We manually approve comments to protect quality and safety.
d) Analytics & Tracking Information
DietLinic uses:
- Google Analytics 4 (GA4)
- Google Search Console (GSC)
These tools collect:
- Pages visited
- Scroll depth
- Time on site
- Device type
- Demographics (where permitted)
We use this to improve user experience, understand article performance, and optimize design.
We do not identify individual visitors through analytics.
e) Cookies and Log Files
Cookies may store:
- Session data
- User preferences
- Traffic metrics
- Commenter details (to simplify future comments)
Users can disable cookies through browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We process information in order to:
- Improve site performance and content quality
- Monitor website usage
- Respond to comments or communication requests
- Prevent spam and security risk
- Maintain legal compliance
We never sell or rent personal information to any third party.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Style)
Although based in the United States, we acknowledge global privacy expectations.
We may process data under:
- User consent
- Legitimate website operation interest
- Security and anti-fraud requirements
- Analytics optimization needs
Users may request data access or deletion anytime.
4. Third-Party Links & Affiliates
DietLinic contains links to external websites, including possible affiliate partners.
We are not responsible for:
- content on external websites
- their data usage
- their privacy practices
Users should review third-party privacy policies before sharing information.
Affiliate links may generate commission income at no additional cost to the user.
5. Data Storage & Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for:
- legal compliance
- analytics usage
- security protection
- spam prevention
- operational efficiency
Comment metadata may be stored indefinitely so that future comments are recognized automatically.
6. Children & Age Requirements
DietLinic is safe for:
- teenagers
- adults
- seniors
However, this Website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect data from children in that age group.
If such information is discovered, we will delete it immediately.
7. Data Protection & Security Measures
We take security seriously.
Our safeguards include:
- encrypted server hosting
- HTTPS browsing
- WordPress security tools
- spam filtering
- firewall usage
- limited login access control
Despite strong protections, no online system can guarantee 100% security.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your region, you have the right to request:
- Access to your personal data
- Correction of incorrect data
- Erasure of stored information
- Restriction of processing
- Withdrawal of consent
- Email unsubscribe at any time
To submit a privacy request, email us at:
privacy@dietlinic.com
9. Email & Communication Policy
If you voluntarily contact DietLinic:
- We may store your message
- We will never add you to mailing lists without permission
- We do not perform SMS marketing
10. Do Not Sell My Data Statement
DietLinic confirms:
- We do not sell personal information
- We do not trade user data
- We do not share identifiable data for profit
11. Advertising & Cookies Disclosure
In the future, DietLinic may display:
- affiliate promotions
- ad networks
- sponsored content
These may place tracking cookies to improve ad relevance.
Users can disable cookies anytime.
12. Cross-Border Data
Website visitors may access the website globally. Your information may be transferred, processed, or stored outside your region for website operational reasons.
We ensure reasonable protection during transfer.
13. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy to:
- reflect new website features
- comply with new laws
Users should check this page periodically for updates.
14. Contact Information
If you have questions or privacy requests, contact:
privacy@dietlinic.com
United States, New Jersey