Who we are
Our website address is: https://fastingmachine.com/. We are a social-first fasting blog dedicated to providing information, support, and community for those interested in fasting practices.
What personal data we collect and why we collect it
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Contact forms
When you use our contact forms, we collect the information you provide, including your name, email address, and any message content. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiries and is not shared with third parties.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you have an account and you log in to this site, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Analytics
We use Google Analytics to track website usage and improve our content and user experience. This service collects anonymous data about your browsing behavior but does not identify you personally. You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Who we share your data with
We respect your privacy and do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. We may share your data in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who help us operate our website, such as hosting providers, email service providers, and analytics services.
- Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
- Business transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
- With your consent: We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where we send your data
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Your data is primarily stored and processed in the United States. However, we may transfer your data to service providers or affiliates in other countries for processing or storage. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your data to countries outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection rules.
We ensure that any international data transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal information.
Your contact information
For any privacy-related questions or concerns, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@fastingmachine.com
Additional information
How we protect your data
We take the security of your personal data seriously. Our website uses SSL encryption to protect data transmission. We regularly update our systems and plugins to address any security vulnerabilities. Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only, and we use strong passwords and two-factor authentication for administrative accounts.
What data breach procedures we have in place
In the event of a data breach, we have a response plan in place:
- We will immediately investigate the breach and take steps to contain it.
- We will provide information about what data was compromised and steps users can take to protect themselves.
- We will work with relevant authorities if necessary and implement measures to prevent future breaches.
What third parties we receive data from
We do not actively receive data from third parties. The only external data we may receive is through the Gravatar service if users choose to use it for their profile pictures.
What automated decision making and/or profiling we do with user data
We do not engage in automated decision making or profiling with user data. Our use of data is limited to the purposes described in this privacy policy, primarily for providing and improving our fasting-related content and services.
Industry regulatory disclosure requirements
We adhere to general data protection regulations such as GDPR and CCPA where applicable.
Changes to our privacy policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and if significant changes are made, we will notify users via email or a prominent notice on our website.
By using our website, you agree to the terms of this privacy policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our website.
Last updated: 07/28/2024