Effective Date: January 15, 2025
Last Updated: January 15, 2025
Health Well Trust ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website healthwelltrust.com (the "Site").
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, and any other information you provide when contacting us through forms or email
- Newsletter Subscriptions: Email address when you subscribe to our newsletter
- Comments and Feedback: Any information you provide when leaving comments or feedback on our articles
- Survey Responses: Information provided when participating in surveys or questionnaires
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our Site, including pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution
- Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
- Referral Information: Information about the website that referred you to our Site
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. Types of cookies we use include:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Site
- Preference Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
- Advertising Cookies: Used to display relevant advertisements
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Website Operation: To provide, maintain, and improve our Site and services
- Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Content Delivery: To deliver newsletters and updates you have subscribed to
- Analytics: To understand how our Site is used and improve user experience
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
- Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Site, including:
- Web hosting and maintenance services
- Email marketing platforms
- Analytics services (such as Google Analytics)
- Content delivery networks
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to:
- Court orders or legal processes
- Government requests
- Protection of our rights and property
- Public safety concerns
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
4. Third-Party Links and Services
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including:
- Amazon and other affiliate partners for product recommendations
- Social media platforms
- Research sources and citations
- Other health and wellness websites
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
5. Affiliate Relationships
Health Well Trust participates in affiliate marketing programs, including the Amazon Associates Program. When you click on affiliate links and make purchases, we may receive a commission. This does not affect the price you pay or influence our editorial content. All affiliate relationships are clearly disclosed.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:
- SSL encryption for data transmission
- Regular security updates and patches
- Access controls and authentication measures
- Regular security assessments
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Specifically:
- Contact Information: Retained until you request deletion or unsubscribe
- Analytics Data: Typically retained for 26 months
- Legal Records: Retained as required by applicable laws
8. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access and Portability
You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and receive a copy in a portable format.
Correction and Updates
You may request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
Deletion
You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal requirements.
Opt-Out
You may opt out of:
- Email newsletters and communications
- Non-essential cookies through browser settings
- Targeted advertising through various opt-out mechanisms
Cookie Management
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Allow only first-party cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Receive notifications when cookies are set
9. Children's Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.
10. International Users
Our Site is hosted in the United States. If you access our Site from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using our Site, you consent to this transfer.
11. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to delete personal information
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
We do not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date
- Notify users of material changes via email or website notice
- Provide a clear summary of changes made
Your continued use of our Site after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
13. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:
- Website: Contact Form
- Email: privacy@healthwelltrust.com
- Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours
14. Dispute Resolution
We are committed to resolving privacy concerns promptly and fairly. If you have a complaint:
- Contact us using the information above
- We will investigate and respond within a reasonable timeframe
- If unsatisfied with our response, you may contact relevant regulatory authorities
This Privacy Policy represents our commitment to protecting your privacy and maintaining transparency about our data practices. Thank you for trusting Health Well Trust with your information.