Who we are
Our website address is: https://totalselfhealth.com.
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 submit a contact form, we collect your name, email address, and any message content you provide. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is not shared with third parties or used for marketing purposes unless you explicitly opt-in to our newsletter.
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 visit our login page, 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 and analyze website traffic. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit our site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our site. We use this information to improve our site and user experience. Google Analytics collects only the IP address assigned to you on the date you visit our site, not your name or other identifying information.
Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings (https://www.google.com/settings/ads).
Who we share your data with
We may share your data with:
- Google Analytics for website analytics
- Google AdSense for advertising
- Akismet for spam detection in comments
- Our hosting provider for website maintenance and security
- Email service provider for newsletter distribution (if you subscribe)
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
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.
Contact form submissions are retained for 6 months for customer service purposes and then deleted.
Newsletter subscriber information is retained until you unsubscribe.
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 (Akismet). Your information may be transferred to servers located outside your country, including the United States, for processing and storage.
Your contact information
For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@totalselfhealth.com
Website: https://totalselfhealth.com/contact
Additional information
How we protect your data
We implement the following security measures:
- SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
- Regular security updates and patches
- Strong password requirements for administrative accounts
- Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
- Regular backups stored securely
- Web application firewall protection
What data breach procedures we have in place
In the event of a data breach, we will:
- Notify affected users within 72 hours of discovery
- Report the breach to relevant authorities as required by law
- Document the breach and actions taken
- Review and improve security measures to prevent future breaches
- Provide support and guidance to affected users
What third parties we receive data from
We may receive data about you from:
- Google Analytics (anonymous browsing data)
- Google AdSense (for ad personalization)
- Gravatar (profile pictures for comments)
What automated decision making and/or profiling we do with user data
We use automated spam detection (Akismet) to filter comments. This system analyzes comments for spam characteristics but does not make decisions that significantly affect users beyond spam filtering. Google AdSense may use automated profiling to serve personalized advertisements based on your browsing behavior.
Industry regulatory disclosure requirements
As a health and wellness information website, we comply with:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for European users
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents
- CAN-SPAM Act for email communications
Health Information Disclaimer: Total Self Health provides general health and wellness information for educational purposes only. We are not a healthcare provider, and information on our site should not replace professional medical advice. Any health information shared through comments or forms is not protected under HIPAA.
