Privacy Policy (GDPR-Compliant)
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Website: https://realfoodscience.com
Who We Are
Real Food Science is a health and nutrition platform focused on providing educational content, recipes, and product recommendations related to real food, wellness, and lifestyle improvements.
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or your data, you can contact us at:
📧 krogsboe@gmail.com
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), including Denmark, we process your personal data under the following lawful bases:
- Consent – when you subscribe to our email list or accept cookies
- Legitimate interest – to improve our website, prevent spam, and analyze usage
- Contractual necessity – if you sign up for services or products
Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
An anonymized string (hash) created from your email may be shared with the Gravatar service. Their privacy policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/
Media
If you upload images, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors may extract this information.
Cookies
We use cookies to improve your experience.
You may choose to accept or decline cookies via our cookie banner.
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential cookies – required for website functionality
- Preference cookies – remember your settings
- Analytics cookies – help us understand user behavior
- Marketing cookies – used for tracking and affiliate purposes
You can withdraw your consent at any time.
Email Marketing (MailerLite)
If you sign up for our newsletter, free guides, or lead magnets (such as “Hidden Sources of Seed Oils”), your data will be stored and processed by MailerLite.
We collect:
- Name (optional)
- Email address
We use this data to:
- Send newsletters and educational content
- Deliver free downloads and lead magnets
- Promote our own products and relevant affiliate offers
MailerLite processes your data in accordance with GDPR and acts as a data processor on our behalf.
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in any email.
Affiliate Disclosure
Some links on this website are affiliate links. This means we may earn a commission if you click a link and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you.
We may participate in affiliate programs such as:
- Amazon Associates
- ClickBank
- Other health-related affiliate platforms
These third-party platforms may use cookies or tracking technologies to monitor referrals.
We only recommend products we believe provide value, but we encourage you to do your own research.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles may include embedded content (videos, images, etc.). These behave as if you visited the external site directly.
These sites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share data with trusted third parties only when necessary:
- Email service provider (MailerLite)
- Spam detection services
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics, if used)
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments and metadata: retained indefinitely
- Email subscriber data: until you unsubscribe
- User accounts (if applicable): until deleted
Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are in the EU, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict or object to processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact: krogsboe@gmail.com
Data Security
We take appropriate measures to protect your data, including secure hosting, SSL encryption, and limiting access to personal information.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
Some data (such as email marketing data) may be processed outside the EU via trusted providers that comply with GDPR standards.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Consent
By using our website, you consent to this privacy policy and agree to its terms.