PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: January 2025

At Natural Path With Sara (“we,” “us,” “our”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. This Privacy Policy applies to our website naturalpathwithsara.blog and social media presence (Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube).

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

Newsletter Subscriptions:

• Email address
• First name (optional)
• Wellness interests or preferences (if provided)

Comments and Interactions:

• Name or username
• Email address
• Comment content
• Social media profile information (when interacting on our channels)

Contact Forms:

• Name
• Email address
• Message content
• Any other information you choose to provide

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

Website Analytics:

• IP address (anonymized where possible)
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website or source
• Geographic location (country/region level)
• Date and time of visit

Cookies and Tracking Technologies:

• Session cookies (temporary)
• Persistent cookies (for preferences)
• Analytics cookies (Google Analytics or similar)
• Social media pixels (Facebook Pixel, Pinterest Tag)

1.3 Social Media Platform Data

When you interact with our content on Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube, those platforms may share information with us including:

• Public profile information
• Engagement data (likes, shares, comments)
• Demographic information (age range, gender, interests)

This data is governed by the respective social media platform’s privacy policies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

2.1 Service Provision and Communication

• Delivering newsletter content via email
• Responding to your inquiries and comments
• Providing requested information or resources
• Sending important updates about our Site

2.2 Content Improvement

• Understanding which topics interest our audience
• Analyzing popular content to create more relevant articles
• Identifying trends in wellness interests
• Testing and improving website functionality

2.3 Marketing and Promotion

• Sending promotional emails about new content (with your consent)
• Sharing wellness tips and remedies via newsletter
• Promoting our social media channels
• Recommending relevant articles based on your interests

You may opt out of marketing communications at any time using the unsubscribe link in emails or by contacting us.

2.4 Analytics and Performance

• Measuring website traffic and user behavior
• Understanding audience demographics
• Evaluating content performance
• Optimizing user experience

2.5 Legal and Security

• Preventing fraud and abuse
• Complying with legal obligations
• Protecting our rights and property
• Enforcing our Terms of Service

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area, we process personal data based on:

• Consent: When you subscribe to newsletters or opt into communications
• Legitimate Interests: For analytics, content improvement, and website security
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws
• Contract: To fulfill requests you make through our Site

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

4.1 Service Providers

Email Marketing Platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit):

• Email addresses and subscription preferences
• Engagement metrics (open rates, click rates)
• Used solely for newsletter delivery

Analytics Services (e.g., Google Analytics):

• Anonymized usage data
• Website performance metrics
• Used to improve user experience

Social Media Platforms (Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube):

• Content engagement data
• Advertising performance metrics
• Public interactions with our content

Web Hosting Providers:

• Technical data necessary for site operation
• Server logs and security information

4.2 Affiliate Partners

When you click affiliate links and make purchases, the merchant may receive:

• Information that you came from our Site
• Transaction details necessary for commission tracking
• We do not receive your payment information

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required to:

• Comply with legal processes (subpoenas, court orders)
• Respond to government requests
• Protect our rights, property, or safety
• Prevent fraud or illegal activity
• Enforce our Terms of Service

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity. We will notify you via email and/or prominent website notice.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

5.1 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies:

• Required for website functionality
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Cannot be disabled

Analytics Cookies:

• Track website usage and performance
• Help us understand user behavior
• Can be disabled through browser settings

Marketing Cookies:

• Track effectiveness of advertising campaigns
• Deliver personalized content
• Can be disabled through browser settings or opt-out tools

5.2 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through:

• Browser settings (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
• Privacy browser extensions
• Opt-out tools (Google Analytics Opt-out, NAI Opt-Out)
• Our cookie consent banner (for EU visitors)

Note: Disabling certain cookies may impact website functionality.

5.3 Third-Party Cookies

Our Site may include cookies from:

• Google Analytics
• Social media platforms (Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube)
• Advertising networks (if applicable)
• Affiliate program partners

These cookies are subject to the privacy policies of the respective third parties.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information:

Technical Measures:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure hosting with reputable providers
• Regular security updates and patches
• Access controls and authentication

Organizational Measures:

• Limited access to personal data
• Confidentiality agreements with service providers
• Regular review of security practices

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as:

• You maintain an active subscription or account
• Necessary to provide our services
• Required by legal or regulatory obligations
• Needed for legitimate business purposes

Specific Retention Periods:

• Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe
• Analytics data: Typically 26 months (Google Analytics default)
• Comment data: Indefinitely (unless deletion is requested)
• Contact form inquiries: 2 years after last communication

When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Your Privacy Rights

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

8.1 Right to Access

• Request a copy of personal data we hold about you
• Receive information about how we process your data

8.2 Right to Correction

• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Update your profile or subscription preferences

8.3 Right to Deletion (“Right to be Forgotten”)

• Request deletion of your personal data
• Subject to legal retention requirements

8.4 Right to Restrict Processing

• Limit how we use your information
• Object to certain processing activities

8.5 Right to Data Portability

• Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format
• Transfer data to another service provider

8.6 Right to Withdraw Consent

• Unsubscribe from newsletters at any time
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Disable cookies through browser settings

8.7 Right to Object

• Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Opt out of direct marketing

8.8 Right to Lodge a Complaint

• File a complaint with your local data protection authority
• Contact us first to resolve concerns directly

To Exercise Your Rights:

Email us at privacy@naturalpathwithsara.blog with:

• Your full name and email address
• Specific request or concern
• Verification of your identity

We will respond within 30 days (or as required by applicable law).

9. International Data Transfers

Natural Path With Sara may transfer information to countries outside your country of residence. When we do:

• We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place
• We comply with applicable data protection laws
• We use service providers who maintain adequate protections

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

10.1 Right to Know

You can request information about:

• Categories of personal information collected
• Sources of personal information
• Purpose for collecting or selling information
• Categories of third parties with whom we share information

10.2 Right to Delete

You can request deletion of personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

10.3 Right to Opt Out of Sale

We do not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA.

10.4 Right to Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.

To Exercise CCPA Rights: Email privacy@naturalpathwithsara.blog or use our online request form.

11. Children’s Privacy

Natural Path With Sara is not directed to children under 13 years of age (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you believe a child has provided us with personal information:

• Contact us immediately at privacy@naturalpathwithsara.blog
• We will promptly investigate and delete the information

Parents or guardians may request access to or deletion of their child’s information.

12. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have “Do Not Track” (DNT) features. Currently, there is no universal standard for DNT signals. Natural Path With Sara does not specifically respond to DNT browser signals, but we respect your privacy choices through cookie controls and opt-out mechanisms.

13. Email Communications

13.1 Newsletter Subscriptions

When you subscribe to our newsletter:

• We will send wellness tips, new content notifications, and relevant information
• We may send occasional promotional content
• You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in emails

13.2 Transactional Emails

We may send non-promotional emails such as:

• Subscription confirmation
• Response to your inquiries
• Important updates about our services

13.3 Opt-Out Options

To stop receiving emails:

• Click “Unsubscribe” in any newsletter
• Email us at unsubscribe@naturalpathwithsara.blog
• Adjust preferences in your subscriber profile (if available)

14. Social Media Privacy

Our presence on Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube is subject to:

• This Privacy Policy
• The privacy policies of each platform
• The terms of service of each platform

What We Collect from Social Media:

• Public engagement data (likes, shares, comments)
• Demographic insights (aggregated and anonymized)
• Messages you send us through social platforms

What We Don’t Collect:

• Private social media content not shared with us
• Login credentials for social platforms
• Private messages to other users

Your Social Media Privacy:

• Review and adjust privacy settings on each platform
• Be mindful of what you share publicly
• Understand each platform’s data practices

15. External Links

Our Site contains links to third-party websites, products, and services. We are not responsible for:

• Privacy practices of external sites
• Content on linked websites
• Data collection by third parties

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any websites you visit.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect:

• Changes in our data practices
• New legal requirements
• Improvements to our services
• User feedback

How We Notify You:

• Prominent notice on our website
• Email to newsletter subscribers (for material changes)
• Updated “Effective Date” at the top of this policy

Your Responsibility:

• Review this policy periodically
• Contact us with questions
• Understand how your data is used

Continued use of our Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

17. Contact Information

For privacy-related questions, concerns, or requests:

📧 Email: info@naturalpathwithsara.blog
🌐 Website: https://naturalpathwithsara.blog/contact
📬 Mail: support@naturalpathwithsara.blog

Response Time: We aim to respond to inquiries within 5-7 business days.

Last Updated: January 2025
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