Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, protect, and respect your personal information.
1. Introduction
At Responsible.fit ("we," "us," "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we handle your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights under applicable privacy laws including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other international data protection regulations.
By accessing or using Responsible.fit, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of our website immediately.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
Voluntary Information
- Contact Forms: When you contact us, we collect your name, email address, and message content.
- Newsletter Subscriptions: If offered, we collect your email address and consent preferences.
- Calculator Inputs: Data entered into our calculators (TDEE, macros, protein, body composition) is processed locally in your browser and is NOT transmitted to or stored on our servers unless you explicitly choose to save results.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
Technical Data
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, navigation patterns, referral sources.
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address (anonymized), screen resolution.
- Cookies & Local Storage: We may use cookies and browser storage to remember preferences and analyze site performance.
2.3 Third-Party Services
We may use the following third-party services that collect data independently:
- Google Analytics (if implemented): Tracks anonymous usage statistics to improve site performance.
- Hosting Providers: Our hosting service (Netlify, Vercel, or similar) may collect server logs containing IP addresses and access timestamps.
- Content Delivery Networks (CDNs): We use CDNs for fonts, icons, and libraries, which may log access requests.
3. How We Use Your Information
Purposes
- Provide Services: Deliver the calculators, content, and tools you request.
- Respond to Inquiries: Answer questions and provide customer support.
- Improve Our Site: Analyze usage patterns to enhance functionality and user experience.
- Send Communications: If you subscribe, send educational content and updates (you may opt out anytime).
- Compliance & Safety: Detect fraud, enforce terms, comply with legal obligations.
What We DON'T Do
We do NOT: Sell your personal information to third parties. Use your data for targeted advertising. Share your information with marketers or data brokers. Track you across other websites for profiling purposes.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us provide and improve our services.
4.1 Types of Cookies We May Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality (e.g., remembering calculator inputs).
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the site (anonymized data).
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices for future visits.
4.2 Managing Cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit certain features of the website. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete existing cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies (not recommended)
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.
- Contact Form Data: Retained for up to 2 years or until the inquiry is resolved.
- Newsletter Data: Retained until you unsubscribe.
- Analytics Data: Anonymized and retained for up to 14 months.
- Calculator Data: Processed locally in your browser; we do not store this data on our servers.
6. Your Rights (GDPR, CCPA & Global Privacy Laws)
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Your Rights Include
- Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit how we use your data.
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time (does not affect prior processing).
- Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority.
6.1 How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address provided in the Contact section below. We will respond to your request within 30 days (or as required by applicable law).
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:
- Encrypted connections (HTTPS/SSL)
- Secure hosting infrastructure
- Access controls and authentication
- Regular security audits and updates
Security Disclaimer
No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You acknowledge and accept this inherent risk when using our website.
8. International Data Transfers
Responsible.fit may be accessed by users worldwide. If you are located outside the country where our servers are hosted, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in a different jurisdiction. By using our site, you consent to such transfers.
We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your data is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws, regardless of where it is processed.
9. Children's Privacy
Responsible.fit is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Continued use of Responsible.fit after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:
Contact Information
Email: privacy@responsible.fit (or use our Contact Form)
Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 30 days.
Important Notice
This Privacy Policy is provided in good faith and is designed to comply with GDPR, CCPA, and international privacy standards. However, it does not constitute legal advice. If you have specific legal concerns, please consult with a qualified attorney in your jurisdiction.