Privacy Policy – Personal Information We Collect and How We Use It
Your privacy is very important to us. We aim to make your online experience with us safe, enjoyable, and full of opportunities. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect and use your information, and what choices you have regarding that information.
Introduction
We collect information from both Visitors and Members who access different parts of our services and website network. This information helps us offer a personalized experience. We do not share your personal information with third parties unless:
• You give explicit permission,
• It’s required by law or legal process,
• Or under exceptional circumstances as outlined below.
Registration Information
When you register for our services, you may be asked to provide personal details such as:
• Name, address, telephone number, email address, and billing details (including credit card),
• Device or browser information used to access the services.
This information is used strictly to manage your account and provide billing or support. It will not be shared unless explicitly stated or under special conditions.
Joint Promotions with Partners
If you sign up for a product or service during a joint promotion between Health Nature Journal and a partner, we may share limited details (name, email, etc.) with that partner only for the purpose of managing the promotion. These details will not be used by the partner for unrelated purposes.
We may also create anonymous profiles (e.g., user counts) for internal analysis or advertising, without identifying individual users.
Partners and Sponsors
Some services may be co-offered by affiliates, partners, or third-party vendors. In such cases, if any personal data needs to be collected or transferred, we will notify you beforehand, and you may choose to opt out.
Our partners may place ads or co-branded pages, but they do not have access to your personal data—only aggregated and non-identifiable insights.
Online Shopping
If you purchase products or register for services (such as email newsletters or product updates), you may be required to provide contact info like:
• Full name, shipping address, email, phone number, and payment information.
If you buy a gift or product for someone else, we may request the recipient’s contact details. Use caution when providing such third-party data.
We only use the information you provide for order processing, and we do not sell or share it with others unless required to fulfill the order.
Online Advertisements
Health Nature Journal may run ads or allow third-party advertisers to display on our pages. These ads only use non-identifying information collected through registration or surveys (e.g., preferences or general demographics).
In some cases, advertisers or joint venture partners may receive anonymous aggregate data to better target their campaigns. We do not share personal user information with these parties.
Responses to Email Inquiries
When Visitors or Members send us emails, the return email address is used solely to respond to that inquiry. We do not use or share return email addresses for any other purpose.
Voluntary Customer Surveys
We occasionally conduct voluntary customer surveys to help us improve our services and product offerings. Your responses are confidential, even if conducted by a third party. Participation is optional, and any identifying information will not be shared unless otherwise stated.
We may combine survey data to create broader, anonymous insights (e.g., by gender, age, interests, or profession) to improve our services and create new products. These insights may be shared with partners in non-identifiable form.
Promotions and Sweepstakes
We may offer promotions, giveaways, or sweepstakes in partnership with third parties. In such cases, we may need to provide the winner’s information (name and contact details) to the co-sponsoring party for prize fulfillment. We are not responsible for how third parties use this information.
Participation in a contest or giveaway may require providing personal details, and you will always be informed if your data is to be shared.
Special Cases and Legal Disclosure
It is our policy not to share personal information for purposes beyond what is described unless:
• We receive your explicit permission;
• It is required by law, court order, or regulatory authority;
• It is necessary to identify, contact, or take legal action against someone violating our Terms of Use or policies;
• It is needed to protect the integrity of our services or the safety of our Members.
This may include sharing information with:
• Law enforcement agencies,
• Credit or fraud prevention agencies,
• Governmental regulators or other authorities.
Notice to California Residents
Under the California Online Privacy Protection Act and the California Business and Professions Code, California users may request information on how their personal data is handled.
• We identify the types of personal data collected and potential third-party sharing categories.
• We currently do not offer a direct request or review system for personal data collected from commercial websites.
To check for any updates to our Privacy Policy, please refer to the “Revisions to This Policy” section.
Effective Date of Policy
This Privacy Policy is effective from the date listed in the section marked “Last Updated.”
For all purposes under this policy, “personal information” refers to any data that can reasonably identify or be linked to an individual.
Definition of “Personally Identifiable Information”
“Personally identifiable information” refers to data that can be used to identify an individual consumer, and may include:
1. Full name
2. Home or physical address, including street, city, or town
3. Email address
4. Telephone number
5. Social security number
6. Any other identifier that permits contact, whether physical or online
This includes any information linked to a user that our website collects and stores in an identifiable format.
California Privacy Rights (SB 27)
California residents are entitled to request, once per year, details about third parties with whom we’ve shared personal information for marketing purposes. To request this, send an email to: [[email protected]]
Please include “California Privacy Request” in the subject line, and the domain of the site (e.g., healthnaturejournal.com) along with your full name and email address. A response will be provided within 30 days.
Cookies and Tracking
A “cookie” is a small data file stored on your device to help improve our services and user experience. We may use cookies to store preferences, customize pages, and track usage patterns for analytics. Cookies do not give access to your personal data.
Third-party advertisers may use their own cookies. We do not control or assume responsibility for how those third parties manage their tracking technologies.
Children’s Privacy
We are committed to protecting children’s privacy. In compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), we do not allow anyone under the age of 18 to access or use this website. No information from individuals under 18 is knowingly collected or stored.
Public Forums Notice
Any information shared on public forums (e.g., comment sections, member directories) becomes public. Use discretion when posting personal or sensitive information in these areas.
Data Security Commitment
We implement strong security protocols across all systems to prevent data loss, unauthorized access, and tampering. While we strive to ensure full protection, we cannot guarantee immunity from all forms of attack or breach.
Privacy Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or how your data is handled, you may reach out to us at: [email protected]
Policy Updates
We reserve the right to revise or update this Privacy Policy, our Terms of Service, or other agreements at any time. Updates are effective immediately once posted. Continued use of this website signifies your acceptance of any such updates.
Opting Out
If you no longer wish to receive email communications from us, simply send an email to [email protected], and we will remove your contact from our database.
Additionally, all of our emails include an unsubscribe link at the bottom—just click it to be automatically removed from our email list.