Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 15, 2026

1. Who We Are

HeavyFood Living is a personal wellness and food blog for women 40+. Contact: info@heavyfood.com

2. What Information We Collect

  • Name and email address — via subscribe and contact forms
  • Usage data — pages visited, browser, device, approximate location via Google Analytics 4
  • Cookies — see our Cookie Policy

We do not collect sensitive personal data such as health records, financial information, or government IDs.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • Send newsletters and updates you subscribed to
  • Respond to contact form messages
  • Analyse site usage via Google Analytics
  • Ensure site performance via LiteSpeed Cache

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.

4. Third-Party Services

ServicePurpose
MailerLiteEmail newsletter delivery
Google Analytics 4Site usage statistics
LiteSpeed CacheWebsite performance
SureFormsContact form processing

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

  • Consent — newsletter subscriptions and non-essential cookies
  • Legitimate interests — site analytics and security
  • Contract — responding to contact messages

6. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, delete your data, withdraw consent, object to processing, and lodge a complaint with your national DPA. Email: info@heavyfood.com

7. Data Retention

  • Newsletter subscribers — until you unsubscribe
  • Contact form submissions — up to 12 months
  • Analytics data — 14 months (Google Analytics default)

8. Data Transfers

Google and MailerLite may transfer data outside the EU under Standard Contractual Clauses.

9. Children’s Privacy

This site is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

The “Last updated” date at the top will reflect any changes. Continued use after changes means you accept the updated policy.

11. Contact

Privacy questions: info@heavyfood.com