Spill the Beans Nutrition
Official Website: spillthebeansnutrition.com
Effective Date: April 11, 2025
At Spill the Beans Nutrition, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
1. Who We Are
Spill the Beans Nutrition is an independent wellness and nutrition platform dedicated to providing clear, accessible, and science-backed information. We operate via our website spillthebeansnutrition.com, where users can read articles, join programs, sign up for newsletters, and interact with our services.
If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
2. Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
- Identity Data: Name, email address, and any details you provide when submitting forms on the site
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, time zone settings, and browsing behavior through cookies
- Marketing Preferences: Newsletter subscription status, preferences, and communication history
- Transaction Data: Payment and purchase details if you register for paid services (processed securely via third-party providers)
- User-Generated Content: Comments, emails, testimonials, or shared personal stories (if submitted voluntarily)
We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under the age of 16.
3. How We Collect Your Data
We collect data in the following ways:
- When you fill out forms or subscribe to our newsletter
- When you communicate with us via email or contact forms
- When you browse our site (via cookies and analytics tools)
- When you make a purchase or enroll in a service
- When you engage with us on social media or enter giveaways
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the GDPR, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases to process your personal data:
- Consent: You have given us clear permission to use your data (e.g., newsletter sign-up)
- Contract: Processing is necessary to deliver a service you requested
- Legal obligation: We are required by law to retain certain data (e.g., for accounting or compliance)
- Legitimate interests: We use data to improve our services and website performance in a way that does not override your rights
5. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
- Respond to inquiries and provide requested services
- Deliver newsletters and relevant updates (only if you opt in)
- Improve our website’s functionality and user experience
- Track performance via analytics tools
- Ensure compliance with legal and tax requirements
- Manage giveaways, surveys, or promotional campaigns
6. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell or trade your personal data. However, we may share it with:
- Service providers: Such as email marketing services (e.g., Mailchimp), website hosting, payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal), and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Legal authorities: If required to comply with the law or to protect our rights
All third parties are GDPR-compliant and have signed data processing agreements where required.
7. Cookies
We use cookies to collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior. These help us understand how users interact with our website and improve their experience.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.
- Newsletter data: Retained until you unsubscribe
- Purchase records: Retained for up to 7 years for tax purposes
- Analytics data: Typically retained for no longer than 26 months
9. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Correct inaccurate or outdated information
- Request erasure of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict or object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., unsubscribe from emails)
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]
10. Data Security
We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including SSL encryption, access control, and secure third-party services.
11. Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies, and we encourage you to read them separately when visiting those sites.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in law or site functionality. Updates will be posted on this page with the new effective date.
Last updated: April 11, 2025