Effective Date: July 4, 2025
At toeathealthy.com, operated by Anthony García y Ana Rojas, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our users. This Privacy and Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information, including the use of cookies and similar technologies, when you visit our website. By using our site, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not continue using the site.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following information to provide a better experience and comply with our legal obligations:
- Information you provide:
- Name, email address, and other contact details when you register, subscribe to our newsletter, leave a comment, or fill out a form.
- Payment information (if you make a purchase through affiliate links or subscriptions).
- Dietary preferences or demographic information if you participate in optional surveys or forms.
- Information collected automatically:
- IP address, browser type, operating system, general location, and browsing patterns (pages visited, time on site).
- Data collected through cookies and similar technologies (see section 5).
- Information from third parties:
- If you interact with our content on social media (e.g., Facebook, Instagram), we may receive data such as your username or preferences, always with your consent.
- Information from Amazon when you make purchases through affiliate links in our store section.
2. Use of Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To improve your experience on the site (personalization, remembering preferences).
- To process subscriptions or orders (if applicable).
- To send newsletters or promotions, only with your explicit consent.
- To analyze site usage through anonymous statistics to improve our content.
- To comply with legal obligations, such as responding to requests from competent authorities.
- To manage our Amazon affiliate program, including tracking purchases made through links on our site.
3. Legal Basis for Data Processing
We process your data based on the following legal grounds, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws:
- Consent: When you accept our cookies, subscribe to our newsletter, or make a purchase.
- Legitimate interest: To improve our site and provide relevant content (e.g., anonymous analytics).
- Legal obligation: To comply with regulations, such as data protection or fraud prevention.
- Contract performance: If you make a purchase or register on our site.
4. Cookies and Similar Technologies
4.1 What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that our site stores on your device to enhance functionality and personalize your experience. We also use similar technologies, such as tracking pixels.
4.2 Types of cookies we use
- Essential cookies: Necessary for the site to function (e.g., keeping your session active). These do not require consent.
- Performance cookies: Collect anonymous data about how you use the site (e.g., most visited pages) to improve its performance.
- Functionality cookies: Save your preferences, such as language or region.
- Marketing cookies: Used to show you relevant ads, only with your consent. These may be third-party cookies (e.g., Google Analytics, Amazon).
4.3 Managing cookies
When you visit toeathealthy.com, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies: Permits the use of all cookies described.
- Reject non-essential cookies: Only essential cookies will be used for site functionality.
- Customize preferences: You can choose which types of cookies to accept.
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time through our [link to cookie settings in the footer]. You can also disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may limit some site features.
4.4 Third-party cookies
Some cookies are managed by third parties (e.g., Google Analytics, Amazon for the affiliate program). These cookies are subject to the privacy policies of those providers, which you can access from their websites. We do not control these cookies but inform you clearly when they are used.
5. Amazon Affiliate Program
At toeathealthy.com, we participate in the Amazon affiliate program, which means we earn a commission from purchases made through affiliate links in our store section. When you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase on Amazon:
- Amazon may collect information about your purchasing behavior and other data, according to their own privacy policy.
- We do not have access to your payment information or personal details beyond what is necessary for commission tracking.
- For more information, please see Amazon’s Privacy Policy.
6. User Rights
Under the GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable laws, you have the following rights:
- Access: To know what personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification: To correct inaccurate data.
- Deletion: To request the deletion of your data, except when we must retain it for legal obligations.
- Restriction: To limit the use of your data in certain cases.
- Portability: To receive your data in a structured format or transfer it to another provider.
- Objection: To object to the use of your data for marketing or legitimate interest purposes.
- Withdrawal of consent: To withdraw your consent for cookies or newsletters at any time.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [info@toeathealthy.com].
7. Sharing Information with Third Parties
We only share your data with:
- Service providers: Companies that help us operate the site (e.g., hosting, data analytics), under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Legal authorities: When required by law.
- Amazon: For the affiliate program, as described in section 5.
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for purposes not described in this policy.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information, such as encrypting sensitive data and secure storage. While no method is 100% secure, we follow best practices to minimize risks.
9. Legal Disclaimer on Content
The content on toeathealthy.com, including recipes and healthy eating information, is an informational resource and is not intended to replace professional medical, nutritional, or health advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle. toeathealthy.com is not responsible for any decisions you make based on this information.
10. Changes to this Policy
We may update this policy to reflect legal or operational changes. We will notify you of significant changes via a notice on the site or by email (if you are subscribed).
11. Contact
If you have questions or wish to exercise your rights, contact us at:
- Email: [info@toeathealthy.com]
12. Acceptance of this Policy
By continuing to browse toeathealthy.com, you confirm that you have read, understood, and accept this Privacy and Cookie Policy. If you do not agree, please adjust your cookie preferences or stop using the site.