Privacy Policy

Welcome to MicronutrientsForum. We take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, in accordance with U.S. laws and industry best practices.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our website:

• Personal Information: Includes your name, email address, or other contact details when you voluntarily submit through contact forms or subscriptions.
• Non-Personal Information: Includes browser type, operating system, device information, IP address, and website usage data gathered automatically.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and other technologies to improve user experience and analyze site traffic.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your data may be used for purposes such as:

• Responding to inquiries or support requests
• Sending newsletters, if you opt in
• Improving the functionality and content of our website
• Monitoring and analyzing website performance
• Complying with legal obligations

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information. We may share it with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate the site (e.g., email services, analytics platforms), but only under strict confidentiality agreements.

4. Third-Party Services

MicronutrientsForum may use third-party services like Google Analytics to understand website usage. These services may collect and process non-identifiable user data. Please review their privacy policies for more information.

5. Cookies

Cookies are small files stored on your browser to help websites remember information. We use cookies to improve functionality, remember preferences, and measure performance. You can disable cookies via your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.

6. Email Communications

If you subscribe to our mailing list, we may send you updates and content related to health and nutrition. You may opt out anytime by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in the email or contacting us directly.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data. However, no online system is completely secure. We encourage you to use caution when sharing information online.

8. Your Rights (Including California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• The right to request what personal data we collect and why
• The right to request deletion of your data
• The right to opt out of data selling (we do not sell data)

You may contact us at any time to exercise these rights.

9. Children’s Privacy

MicronutrientsForum is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have unintentionally collected such data, we will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date.