Welcome to Healthestix.com (the “Website”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains:
- What information we collect
- How we use it
- Who we share it with
- Your rights and choices
By using this Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Website.
Sara Vance (referred to as “I,” “me,” “my,” or “Healthestix”) is the owner and operator of this Website.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Give Us Voluntarily
| Type of Information | When We Collect It | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Contact information | When you email me (info@healthestix.com), subscribe to a newsletter (if offered), or leave a comment | Name, email address |
| Comments and messages | When you post comments on blog posts or send messages through contact forms | Your comment content, name, and any information you choose to share |
| Newsletter sign-up | If you subscribe to email updates | Email address (only — no other information required) |
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit Healthestix, certain information is automatically collected by my website hosting provider and analytics tools:
| Information | Why It’s Collected |
|---|---|
| IP address | Security, fraud prevention, approximate geolocation |
| Browser type and version | Ensuring the Website displays correctly |
| Device type | Optimizing mobile experience |
| Pages visited and time spent | Understanding what content is most helpful |
| Referring website | Understanding how you found us |
| Date and time of visit | Analytics and security |
This information is generally anonymous and cannot be used to identify you personally unless combined with other data.
1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Healthestix uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your experience.
| Type of Cookie | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Essential cookies | Necessary for the website to function (e.g., remembering privacy preferences) |
| Analytics cookies | Help me understand how visitors use the site (e.g., Google Analytics) |
| Comment cookies | If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name and email in a cookie for convenience |
Managing cookies: You can disable cookies in your browser settings. However, some features of the Website may not function properly.
2. How We Use Your Information
| Purpose | Legal Basis (for GDPR compliance) |
|---|---|
| To respond to your emails and inquiries | Legitimate interest (providing customer service) |
| To improve the Website and content | Legitimate interest (analytics and user experience) |
| To send newsletters (if you subscribed) | Your consent (you can unsubscribe anytime) |
| To display relevant advertisements | Legitimate interest (funding the Website) |
| To prevent fraud and ensure security | Legal obligation and legitimate interest |
We do NOT:
- Sell your personal information to third parties
- Share your email address with spammers or marketers
- Collect sensitive personal data (health information, financial data, etc.)
3. Third-Party Services
Healthestix uses several third-party services that may collect information about you. Each has its own privacy policy.
3.1 Analytics
| Service | What It Collects | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Anonymous usage data (pages visited, time on site, approximate location) | Google Privacy Policy |
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
3.2 Affiliate Links
Healthestix participates in affiliate marketing programs (e.g., Amazon Associates, ShareASale, or other retailer programs). When you click an affiliate link:
- A cookie may be placed on your browser to track the referral
- No personal information is shared — only that you clicked from Healthestix
- The affiliate retailer’s privacy policy applies to any purchases you make
We do not receive your payment information or shipping address — only a commission notification if you make a purchase.
3.3 Advertising
Healthestix may display advertisements through networks like Google AdSense or similar. These networks may use cookies to serve personalized ads based on your browsing history.
You can opt out of personalized ads:
3.4 Comments
If you leave a comment on Healthestix, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This allows me to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
Your name and email address are stored, but never shared or sold.
4. Where Your Data Is Stored
Healthestix is hosted on servers located in United States . Your data may be transferred to and stored on servers in that country.
If you are located outside that country, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in a country that may have different data protection laws than your own.
By using this Website, you consent to this transfer.
5. How Long We Keep Your Data
| Type of Data | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Contact form and email inquiries | 12 months (or as long as needed to address your inquiry) |
| Comments | Indefinitely (to maintain conversation threads) |
| Newsletter subscriptions | Until you unsubscribe |
| Analytics data (Google Analytics) | 26 months (Google’s standard retention) |
You can request deletion of your personal data at any time (see Section 7 below).
6. How We Protect Your Information
I take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information, including:
- Using SSL encryption (HTTPS) for secure data transmission
- Limiting access to personal information (only Sara Vance has access)
- Keeping software and plugins updated
- Using strong passwords and security practices
However: No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While I strive to protect your data, I cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights (GDPR, CCPA, and Other Privacy Laws)
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.
For European Union residents (GDPR)
| Right | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Right to access | Request a copy of the personal data I hold about you |
| Right to rectification | Correct inaccurate or incomplete data |
| Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”) | Request deletion of your personal data |
| Right to restrict processing | Limit how I use your data |
| Right to data portability | Receive your data in a machine-readable format |
| Right to object | Object to processing (e.g., for direct marketing) |
| Right to withdraw consent | If you subscribed to a newsletter, you can unsubscribe anytime |
For California residents (CCPA)
| Right | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Right to know | What personal information I collect and how it’s used |
| Right to delete | Request deletion of your personal information |
| Right to opt out of sale | I do not sell your personal information (so nothing to opt out of) |
| Right to non-discrimination | Exercising your rights will not affect your experience on the Website |
How to exercise your rights
Email me at: info@healthestix.com
Please include:
- Your name
- Your email address (so I can verify your identity)
- The right you wish to exercise
- Any specific information you’re requesting
I will respond within 30 days (as required by law).
8. Children’s Privacy
Healthestix is not intended for children under 13 years of age (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). I do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact me immediately, and I will delete it.
9. Third-Party Links
Healthestix contains links to other websites (e.g., scientific studies, product recommendations, affiliate partners). I am not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. Please read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
10. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature. Healthestix does not currently respond to DNT signals because no standard has been adopted by the industry.
You can disable tracking cookies through your browser settings (see Section 1.3).
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
| Change Type | Notification Method |
|---|---|
| Minor updates (typos, clarifications) | No direct notification |
| Material changes (new data collection, sharing practices) | Prominent notice on the Website (e.g., pop-up or banner) for 30 days |
Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
Sara Vance
Email: info@healthestix.com
Response time: 3–5 business days
For privacy-related inquiries, please write “PRIVACY REQUEST” in the subject line.
Summary (Plain English)
| What We Collect | Why | Shared With |
|---|---|---|
| Email address (if you contact me or subscribe) | To reply to you | No one (except email provider) |
| Anonymous usage data (pages visited, time on site) | To improve content | Google Analytics (aggregated, anonymous) |
| Cookie data | To remember preferences | Analytics and ad networks |
| Affiliate link clicks | To earn commissions (no personal data shared) | Affiliate networks (only referral data) |
What we DO NOT do:
- Sell your email address
- Collect sensitive health information
- Share personal data with random third parties
Last Updated: May 19, 2025