Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Fitness Tao

Effective Date: November 19, 2025
Last Updated: November 19, 2025

At Fitness Tao (the "Blog," "we," "us," or "our"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [www.yourfitnessblog.com] (the "Site"), subscribe to our newsletter, leave comments, or interact with us in other ways.

Please read this policy carefully. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily
- Name and email address (when you subscribe to our newsletter, comment on posts, or contact us)
- Any other information you choose to provide in comments, contact forms, or emails

b. Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and click behavior
- Cookies and Similar Technologies**: We use cookies, Google Analytics, and other tracking tools to improve your experience and analyze site traffic (see Section 6 – Cookies)

c. Information from Third Parties
- If you comment using social media logins (e.g., WordPress, Disqus, Facebook, Google), we may receive your public profile information
- Newsletter subscribers via platforms like Mailchimp, ConvertKit, or Substack: we receive your email, name, and subscription behavior

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:
- Deliver, maintain, and improve the Site and its content
- Send you newsletters, workout plans, updates, or promotional emails (you can unsubscribe at any time)
- Respond to your comments, questions, or requests
- Personalize your experience (e.g., remembering preferences)
- Analyze how visitors use the Site (via Google Analytics or similar tools)
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraud

3. Legal Basis for Processing (if you have EU/GDPR visitors)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), UK, or other GDPR-covered regions, we process your data based on:
- Your consent (e.g., newsletter subscription, cookies)
- Our legitimate interests (e.g., site analytics, security, improving content)
- Performance of a contract (e.g., delivering subscribed content)

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:
- Service Providers: Hosting providers (e.g., SiteGround, WordPress.com), email services (Mailchimp, ConvertKit), analytics tools (Google Analytics), advertising partners (Google AdSense, Mediavine, Raptive, etc.)
- Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or government authority
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., affiliate partners like Amazon Associates, fitness gear brands, YouTube, and Instagram). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:
- Essential functions (e.g., site functionality)
- Analytics (Google Analytics)
- Advertising (personalized or retargeting ads)

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner (if implemented).

7. Data Retention

We keep your personal data only as long as necessary:
- Newsletter subscribers: until you unsubscribe
- Comment data: indefinitely or until you request deletion
- Analytics data: as determined by third-party tools (typically 14–50 months)

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent (e.g., unsubscribe from emails)
- Data portability
- Complain to a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at [your-email@yourfitnessblog.com]

California residents: Under CCPA/CPRA, you have the right to know, delete, and opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data).

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe we have collected a child’s data, please contact us immediately.

10. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence (e.g., the United States). We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place where required.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The new version will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:  
Email: info@thrixine.com  
Or via our Contact page: [www.fitnesstao/contact]