Privacy Policy

Introduction

VitaMan ("we," "our," or "us") operates an educational website providing information about natural supplements and nutrition. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Fill out the contact form on our website
• Subscribe to our educational newsletter
• Correspond with us via email or other communication channels

The types of personal information we may collect include:

• Email address
• Any information you choose to include in messages to us

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing actions, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website addresses
• Pages viewed on our website
• Date and time of visit
• Time spent on pages

This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies. Please see our Cookie Policy for more details.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Communication: To respond to your inquiries and communicate with you about our educational content
• Newsletter: To send educational newsletters if you have opted in to receive them
• Website Improvement: To understand how visitors use our website and improve its functionality and content
• Analytics: To analyze usage patterns and optimize user experience
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using your personal information depends on the specific information and context:

• Consent: When you provide explicit consent for us to process your information (e.g., newsletter subscription)
• Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate interests in operating and improving our educational website
• Legal Obligations: When we need to comply with legal requirements

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our activities, provided they agree to keep your information confidential
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to respond to legal processes
• Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

• Contact form submissions: Retained for up to 2 years unless deletion is requested
• Newsletter subscriptions: Retained until you unsubscribe
• Website analytics data: Typically aggregated and retained for up to 26 months

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal information
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. For detailed information, please see our Cookie Policy.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws different from those in your country. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your personal information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

VitaMan
Lindenstraße 32
10969 Berlin, Germany
Phone: +49 30 562 4897
Email: [email protected]