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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 5, 2025

At Nourishly (“we,” “us,” or “our”), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and your rights regarding your data.

By using mynourishly.com (the “Site”), you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

We collect personal information when you:

Subscribe to our email newsletter
Leave comments on blog posts
Contact us through our contact form
Download free resources
Participate in surveys or polls

This information may include:

Name
Email address
Any other information you choose to provide in messages or comments

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information through cookies and similar technologies:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device information (desktop, mobile, tablet)
Operating system
Pages visited and time spent on pages
Referral source (how you arrived at our Site)
Geographic location (city/country level)

1.3 Information from Third-Party Services

We use third-party services that may collect information about your Site usage:

Google Analytics: Website traffic and user behavior analysis
Google AdSense/Mediavine: Ad serving and performance tracking
Mailchimp/MailPoet: Email newsletter delivery and engagement metrics
Social Media Platforms: If you interact with our social media content

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Deliver and improve Site content, recipes, and resources
Send newsletters and updates (only if you subscribe)
Respond to your questions and contact requests
Analyze Site performance and user behavior
Display relevant advertisements
Comply with legal obligations
Detect and prevent fraud or security issues

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data based on:

Consent: When you subscribe to our newsletter or accept cookies
Legitimate Interests: To operate our Site, improve user experience, and maintain security
Contractual Necessity: To fulfill requests you make (e.g., downloading resources)
Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

4.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites function properly and remember your preferences.

4.2 Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for Site functionality. Cannot be disabled without affecting Site performance.
Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Site through analytics tools like Google Analytics.
Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences (e.g., language settings, comment information).
Targeting/Advertising Cookies: Used by advertising networks to deliver personalized ads based on your browsing behavior.

4.3 Cookie Management

We use CookieYes to manage cookie consent on our Site. When you first visit, you’ll see a cookie banner allowing you to:

Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Customize your cookie preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time through the cookie settings link in our footer.

Additionally, you can control cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and Website Data

Note: Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality and your user experience.

4.4 Third-Party Cookies

Our advertising and analytics partners may set their own cookies. These include:

Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-Out
Google AdSense: Google Ad Settings
Mediavine: Mediavine Privacy Policy

5. Advertising and Affiliate Disclosure

5.1 Display Advertising

We display third-party advertisements through networks such as:

Google AdSense
Mediavine (if applicable)

These networks use cookies to serve personalized ads based on your browsing history. You can opt out of personalized advertising through:

5.2 Affiliate Programs

We participate in affiliate programs including:

Amazon Associates
iHerb Affiliate Program
Thrive Market Affiliate Program
Other relevant wellness and food brands

When you click affiliate links and make purchases, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. This helps support our Site operations and free content creation.

For full details, see our Disclosure & Disclaimer page.

6. How We Share Your Information

We do NOT sell your personal information. We may share information with:

Service Providers: Third-party companies that help operate our Site (email providers, hosting services, analytics tools). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
Legal Compliance: If required by law, court order, or government request.
Business Transfers: If Nourishly is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred (you will be notified).
With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share information.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to:

Provide services you’ve requested
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

Email Subscribers: Data retained until you unsubscribe
Comments: Retained indefinitely unless you request deletion
Contact Form Submissions: Retained for 2 years
Analytics Data: Anonymized data retained for 26 months (Google Analytics default)

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

8.1 General Rights

Access: Request a copy of personal data we hold about you
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
Objection: Object to processing of your personal data
Restriction: Request restriction of processing under certain circumstances

8.2 GDPR Rights (EEA Residents)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have additional rights under GDPR, including:

Right to withdraw consent at any time
Right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority

8.3 CCPA Rights (California Residents)

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

Right to know what personal information we collect, use, and share
Right to delete personal information
Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (note: we do NOT sell your data)
Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

8.4 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please Contact Us. We will respond to your inquiry within 48 hours for general inquiries and within 30 days for legal matters.

9. Email Communications

9.1 Newsletter Subscriptions

When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address and name (optional). We use this information to:

Send new recipes and blog posts
Share exclusive resources and guides
Provide wellness tips and research updates

9.2 Unsubscribe

You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by:

Clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email
Contacting us directly
Managing your preferences in your subscriber account

10. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Security measures include:

SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
Secure hosting infrastructure
Regular security audits
Limited access to personal data (only authorized personnel)
Password protection for administrative accounts

However, no online platform can guarantee 100% security. We encourage you to use strong passwords and be cautious when sharing personal information online.

11. Children’s Privacy

Nourishly is not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.

If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 16, please Contact Us immediately, and we will delete it promptly.

12. International Data Transfers

Nourishly is based in the United States. If you access our Site from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

By using our Site, you consent to this transfer.

13. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, products, or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:

Changes in our practices
Legal or regulatory requirements
New features or services

When we make changes, we will:

Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page
Notify you via email if changes are significant (for subscribers)
Post a notice on our homepage (for major changes)

Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please Contact Us.

We will respond to your inquiry within 48 hours for general inquiries and within 30 days for legal matters.