Last updated: August 23, 2026
1. Overview
Natural Remedy Guides ("we," "us," or "our") operates naturalremedyguides.com. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information when you visit our website, read our guides, or interact with our content.
This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), and other applicable privacy laws.
Quick Summary
We collect only what we need: your email (if you subscribe), anonymized analytics, and technical data (IP, browser). We do not sell your data. You control your data — access, correct, or delete on request.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of personal information:
| Category | Examples | Source | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identifiers | Email address (newsletter), name (if provided) | Directly from you | Newsletter delivery, user communication |
| Internet/Network Data | Pages visited, time on page, scroll depth, clicks, referrer URL, IP address | Automated (GA4, server logs) | Analytics, content improvement, UX optimization, security |
| Device Information | Browser type, device type, operating system, screen resolution | Automated (server logs, GA4) | Security, debugging, responsive design optimization |
| Cookies & Similar Tech | Session ID, consent preferences, GA4 client ID, cookie preferences | Automated (browser) | Functionality, analytics, consent management |
Information You Provide Directly
You are not required to provide personal information to browse our site. We collect personal information only when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter (email address)
- Send us an email (name, email, message content)
- Provide optional information in a form submission
Information We Collect Automatically
We and our service providers may automatically collect usage information when you visit our site:
- Log data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring/exit pages, date/time stamps.
- Analytics data: Pages you view, features you use, click paths, scroll depth (via GA4).
- Cookies: See our Cookie Policy section below.
3. How We Use Your Information
| Purpose | Data Used | Legal Basis (GDPR) |
|---|---|---|
| Newsletter delivery | Email address | Consent (Article 6(1)(a)) |
| Content improvement & analytics | Usage data, device data, IP | Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f)) |
| Security & fraud prevention | IP address, browser data, log data | Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f)) |
| Responding to inquiries | Email, name, message content | Contractual necessity / Legitimate interest |
| Legal compliance | All collected data as required | Legal obligation (Article 6(1)(c)) |
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Essential Cookies
Required for site functionality (session management, security, consent storage). Cannot be disabled without breaking the site.
Analytics Cookies (GA4)
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with our content. GA4 uses cookies and pixel tags to collect anonymized usage data. We have enabled IP anonymization (anonymize_ip). You can opt out of GA4 tracking via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Affiliate Tracking
When you click an affiliate link, the vendor network may set a cookie to attribute your purchase. This cookie does not identify you to us and is governed by the vendor's privacy policy.
5. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We share data only in the following circumstances:
- Service providers: Cloudflare (hosting/CDN), Google Analytics (analytics), email service provider (newsletter delivery). All processors are bound by data processing agreements.
- Legal requirements: If required by law, court order, or governmental request. We will attempt to notify you before compliance when legally permissible.
- Vital interests: If necessary to protect the safety of our users or the public.
- Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred. We will require the acquiring entity to honor this policy.
6. Data Retention
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Newsletter email + preferences | Until you unsubscribe + 30 days for purge |
| GA4 analytics data (aggregated) | 14 months (GA4 default, non-modifiable) |
| GA4 user-level data | 26 months (GA4 default, non-modifiable) |
| Server logs (IP, access logs) | 30 days |
| Email inquiry data | 2 years from last contact |
| Cookie consent records | 12 months |
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights. To exercise any of these, email [email protected]:
- Right to Access (GDPR, CCPA): Request confirmation and a copy of your personal data we hold.
- Right to Rectification (GDPR): Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure / Delete (GDPR, CCPA): Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal exceptions).
- Right to Restrict Processing (GDPR): Request limitation of data processing under certain conditions.
- Right to Data Portability (GDPR): Receive your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
- Right to Object (GDPR): Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
- Right to Withdraw Consent (GDPR): For consent-based processing (newsletter), withdraw at any time.
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing (CCPA/CPRA): We do not sell or share data for cross-context behavioral advertising.
- Right to Non-Discrimination (CCPA/CPRA): You will not receive different service for exercising privacy rights.
8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the rights listed above. You may also:
- Request a list of categories of personal information disclosed for business purposes in the last 12 months.
- Request a list of categories of third parties with whom we share personal information.
- Designate an authorized agent to exercise your rights (we may verify the agent's authority).
We do not "sell" or "share" personal information as defined under CCPA/CPRA. We do not process sensitive personal information beyond what is necessary for site functionality.
9. International Data Transfers
Our hosting provider (Cloudflare) and analytics provider (Google) operate servers in the United States. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your data to the U.S. and other countries. We rely on Standard Contractual Clauses and adequacy decisions where applicable.
10. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:
- HTTPS/TLS encryption for all site traffic
- Cloudflare WAF and DDoS protection
- Secure headers (HSTS, X-Content-Type-Options, X-Frame-Options)
- Access controls and role-based permissions for staff
- Regular security reviews and monitoring
No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We strive to use commercially acceptable measures and cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Third-Party Services
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services:
- Cloudflare: Hosting, CDN, and security (privacy policy at cloudflare.com/privacypolicy).
- Google Analytics: Analytics (privacy policy at policies.google.com/privacy).
- Google Fonts: Typography (privacy policy at polices.google.com/privacy).
- Affiliate networks: ClickBank, Digistore24, Advanced Bionutritionals (privacy policies on their respective sites).
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
12. Children's Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with data, contact us at [email protected] and we will delete it.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the current version. Material changes will be announced via a prominent site notice and/or newsletter (if subscribed). Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance.
14. Contact
For privacy questions, data requests, or concerns, contact:
Email: [email protected]