Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 04/15/2025
Healthy Roots DIY (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website (https://healthyrootsdiy.com), interact with our contact forms, subscribe to our newsletter, engage with recipe reviews, or shop through our affiliate links.
By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect and process the following types of personal and non-personal information:
1.1 Personal Information
We may collect personal information when you:
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Fill out a contact form (name, email address, and message content).
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Sign up for our newsletter (name and email address).
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Submit a recipe review (name and optional review content).
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Make a purchase through our affiliate shop (transaction details processed via Amazon but may include referral tracking).
1.2 Non-Personal Information
We also collect non-personal information, such as:
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IP address, browser type, and device information for analytics.
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Cookies and tracking data to improve user experience.
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Referral sources and browsing behavior on our site.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected for the following purposes:
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To Provide Services: Respond to inquiries, process transactions through affiliate links, and facilitate interactions on our website.
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To Improve User Experience: Analyze site usage, optimize content, and personalize your experience.
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To Send Communications: Provide updates, promotions, and newsletters to subscribers (you may opt out at any time).
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To Maintain Security: Detect and prevent fraud, unauthorized access, or misuse of our services.
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
3. Affiliate Disclosure
Healthy Roots DIY participates in the Amazon Associates Program and other reputable affiliate advertising programs. These partnerships allow us to earn a small commission on qualifying purchases made through links on our website—at no additional cost to you.
- How It Works: When you click on an affiliate link (such as Amazon or another partner) and make a purchase, the retailer tracks your activity using cookies. If you complete a qualifying purchase, we may earn a commission that helps support our website and content.
- Third-Party Data Handling: Purchases made through affiliate links are processed directly by third-party retailers. We do not collect or store your payment information. For details on how your information is handled, please refer to the individual retailer’s privacy policy—such as Amazon’s Privacy Policy.
- Returns and Refunds: All returns, exchanges, and refunds for affiliate purchases must be handled through the original retailer. We are not responsible for issues related to product quality, order fulfillment, or shipping.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, including:
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Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality.
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Analytical Cookies: Track website traffic and user behavior (via Google Analytics or similar tools).
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Affiliate Cookies: Enable tracking for commission-based affiliate sales.
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or opt-out of tracking by adjusting your cookie settings.
5. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services
We may share your information with:
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Email Marketing Services: If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address will be stored with our third-party email provider.
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Analytics Providers: We use Google Analytics or similar tools to monitor website performance and visitor interactions.
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Legal Authorities: If required by law or in response to legal requests.
We take precautions to ensure that third-party services adhere to privacy and data protection standards.
6. How We Protect Your Information
We implement security measures to protect your personal data, including:
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Encryption & Secure Storage: Data is stored on secure servers with industry-standard encryption.
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Limited Access: Only authorized personnel can access sensitive information.
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Regular Monitoring: We routinely check for security vulnerabilities and unauthorized access.
Despite our efforts, no website or online service can guarantee 100% security.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
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Access & Update Your Information: Request a copy of your data or update your personal details.
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Opt-Out of Marketing Emails: Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link provided in our emails.
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Request Data Deletion: Contact us to request the removal of your personal data from our systems.
To exercise any of these rights, please email us at Info@healthyrootsdiy.com.
8. Children’s Privacy
Healthy Roots DIY does not knowingly collect or store information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that a child’s personal data has been collected, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including Amazon and other external resources. This Privacy Policy applies only to Healthy Roots DIY, and we are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites. We encourage you to review their policies before providing any personal information.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date. Continued use of our website after updates constitutes acceptance of the new policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Healthy Roots DIY
Email: Info@healthyrootsdiy.com
Website: Healthyrootsdiy.com