Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Welcome to ScrawnyToSwole.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us in any way.
By accessing or using ScrawnyToSwole.com, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our website or services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information that identifies, relates to, or could reasonably be linked with you (“personal information”) in the following ways:
a. Information You Provide to Us
- Account Information: When you sign up for an account, we collect your name, email address, username, and password.
- Transaction Information: If you purchase any products or services, we collect payment details (processed through secure third-party payment providers) and billing information.
- Communication Information: When you contact us via email, social media, or our website, we may collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.
b. Information We Collect Automatically
- Device Information: We collect information about your device, such as IP address, browser type, and operating system.
- Usage Information: We track how you interact with our website, including pages visited, links clicked, and time spent on our site.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze website performance. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
c. Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third parties, such as analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) or social media platforms if you interact with our content on those platforms.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To Provide and Improve Services: Delivering content, products, and services tailored to your fitness goals.
- Communication: Sending newsletters, promotional materials, and important updates.
- Personalization: Customizing your experience based on your preferences.
- Analytics: Monitoring website performance and usage trends to enhance our offerings.
- Advertising: Delivering relevant ads and tracking the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.
- Security: Detecting and preventing fraudulent or unauthorized activity.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following situations:
- Service Providers: We share information with third-party vendors who help us operate our website, process payments, deliver services, or provide advertising services (e.g., ad networks).
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our legal rights.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new owner.
4. Advertising and Analytics
We partner with third-party advertisers and analytics providers to enhance our website and deliver personalized advertising:
- Ad Networks and Behavioral Advertising: Third-party ad networks may collect data about your online activities through cookies or other tracking technologies. This data is used to deliver ads tailored to your interests. You can opt out of personalized ads by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance or similar tools.
- Affiliate Links: Some links on our site may be affiliate links. These links may track referrals using cookies, but no personally identifiable information is collected in this process.
- Analytics Tools: We use tools like Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel to understand how users interact with our site and improve user experience. These tools may collect data such as your device information, browser type, and usage patterns.
5. User Comments
If you post comments on ScrawnyToSwole.com, we may collect the information you provide, including your name, email address (if required), and the content of your comment. This information is used to display your comment and may be moderated for appropriateness in accordance with our site guidelines. Please be aware that any information you share in comments is publicly visible to other users.
6. Media Uploads
If you upload images or other media to the website, you should avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from media files on the website.
7. 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 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 into that website.
8. Your Privacy Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access and Correction: You can access and update your account information by logging into your account.
- Opt-Out of Advertising: Manage your ad preferences through tools such as Google Ads Settings or opt-out programs like the Network Advertising Initiative Consumer Opt-Out.
- Cookie Preferences: Manage your cookie settings through your browser or device.
- Promotional Emails: Opt out of receiving promotional emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email we send.
9. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
12. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it.
13. International Users
If you are accessing our website from outside of Canada, note that your information may be transferred to and processed in Canada, where privacy laws may differ from your jurisdiction.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new effective date.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]