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Refined Living 2026Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Strongmanvitamins (strongmanvitamins.info) collects, uses, and protects information when you read our editorial content. We are committed to transparency and respecting your privacy.
The information on this site is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making health decisions.
1. Who We Are
Strongmanvitamins is an independent editorial platform that publishes informational and journalistic content related to nutrition, health research, and wellness topics. We are not a retailer, healthcare provider, or commercial service.
Data Controller:
Strongmanvitamins Editorial Team
ul. Krótka 122, Łódź, Poland
Email: [email protected]
2. Information We Collect
As an editorial platform, we collect only minimal data necessary to operate our website and understand how readers engage with our articles.
Automatically Collected Data
When you browse our site, our servers and analytics tools may automatically record: IP address (anonymised), browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, time spent on pages, and date/time of access. This data is used solely for editorial analytics and site performance.
Voluntarily Provided Data
If you send us feedback about our articles or contact our editorial team via email, we collect your email address and the content of your message. We do not use contact forms that collect payment or personal health information.
What We Do Not Collect
We do not collect payment information, national identification numbers, precise geolocation data, or sensitive personal data of any kind. We do not operate user accounts or membership systems.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information strictly for editorial and operational purposes:
- Content improvement: Understanding which articles are most read helps our editorial team produce more relevant, accurate, and useful content.
- Site performance: Technical data is used to identify errors, improve page load speed, and ensure a consistent reading experience.
- Reader correspondence: Email addresses provided by readers are used solely to respond to content-related feedback or editorial enquiries.
- Legal compliance: We may process data to comply with applicable laws and to protect the integrity of our platform.
We rely on legitimate interests as our lawful basis for analytics and consent where applicable for cookies. We do not use your data for profiling, automated decision-making, or targeted advertising.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our editorial platform uses cookies and similar technologies to deliver and improve your reading experience. You can control cookies via your browser settings at any time.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Required for basic site functionality, security, and navigation between article pages. | Session |
| Analytics | Anonymous data about article readership, traffic sources, and on-site behaviour to guide editorial decisions. | Up to 24 months |
| Preference | Stores non-personal preferences such as consent choices and display settings. | 12 months |
To manage or delete cookies, visit your browser's privacy settings. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your ability to read our articles. Learn more in our Disclaimer.
5. Third-Party Services
To operate and improve our editorial platform, we use a small number of trusted third-party services. These providers process data strictly on our behalf and are bound by data processing agreements.
Web Analytics
We use analytics software (such as Google Analytics with IP anonymisation enabled) to understand aggregate readership trends. No personally identifiable information is shared. You may opt out via Google's opt-out tool.
Hosting & Infrastructure
Our platform is hosted on servers located within the European Economic Area (EEA). Our hosting provider processes technical log data solely to ensure uptime and security.
No Data Sales
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third party for marketing, commercial, or any other purpose. Data sharing occurs only where legally required or as described above.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected or as required by applicable law.
- Analytics data: Anonymised aggregate data is retained for up to 24 months to track long-term editorial readership trends.
- Email correspondence: Emails from readers are retained for up to 12 months after the last correspondence and then securely deleted.
- Server logs: Raw server access logs are retained for up to 30 days for security purposes and then automatically purged.
7. Your Rights
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Polish data protection law, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right of Access
Request a copy of any personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification
Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your personal data where it is no longer necessary for its original purpose.
Right to Restriction
Request that we restrict processing of your data in certain circumstances.
Right to Portability
Receive a structured, machine-readable copy of data you have provided to us.
Right to Object
Object to processing based on legitimate interests, including analytics.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact our editorial team at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days. If you are unsatisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Polish supervisory authority: Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych (UODO), ul. Stawki 2, 00-193 Warsaw.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your information against unauthorised access, accidental loss, alteration, or disclosure. These measures include:
- SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our servers.
- Access controls limiting internal data access to authorised editorial and technical staff only.
- Regular security reviews of our platform infrastructure and third-party integrations.
No method of internet transmission is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. We encourage readers not to share sensitive personal information via email.
9. Children's Privacy
Our editorial platform is intended for adults and general audiences. We do not knowingly collect any personal data from individuals under the age of 16. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal data, please contact us at [email protected] and we will take immediate steps to delete the information.
10. Changes to This Policy
Our editorial team may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal obligations. When we make material changes, we will update the " effective date" at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you through a prominent notice on our website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Continued use of Strongmanvitamins after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes. If you do not agree with the updated policy, please discontinue use of our website.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal information, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We are committed to addressing your inquiries promptly and transparently.
Response Time
We aim to respond within
2–3 Business DaysYour Privacy Rights at a Glance
As a visitor to Strongmanvitamins, you have the following rights regarding your personal information.
Right to Access
Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Correct
Ask us to update or correct inaccurate information.
Right to Delete
Request deletion of your personal data where applicable.
Right to Object
Opt out of certain data processing activities at any time.
Right to Portability
Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to Unsubscribe
Opt out of marketing emails at any time via the unsubscribe link.