Effective Date: January 1, 2025

At Cardio Natural, your privacy is a priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal data in compliance with applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant regulations. This policy applies to your interaction with our website, third-party platforms, heart health support group, email marketing, and blog subscriptions.

1. Who We Are

Cardio Natural provides heart health-focused products and resources to support your wellness journey.

• Contact Information:

  • Email: david@cardionatural.com

For GDPR inquiries, please contact our Data Protection Officer at [Insert Email Address].

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal data:

a. Personal Information You Provide Directly

• Name and Email Address: For product purchases, support group access, blog subscriptions, and email marketing.

• Mailing Address and Payment Information: For purchases made through our website or third-party platforms.

b. Automatically Collected Information

• Device and Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages viewed (via cookies and analytics tools).

c. Third-Party Data

We may receive information from platforms where our products are sold or advertised, including customer feedback or purchase details.

d. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies collect data about your browsing behavior to enhance user experience and provide personalized content. See Section 8 for more details on cookies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data for the following purposes:

• Order Fulfillment: To process payments, deliver products, and handle returns.

• Support Group Management: To grant access and send updates about group activities.

• Email Marketing: To send promotional offers, blog updates, and product information (with your consent).

• Personalization: To tailor content, ads, and recommendations.

• Analytics: To improve our website’s performance and user experience.

• Legal Compliance: To meet regulatory requirements and respond to legal requests.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (Under GDPR)

We process your data based on the following lawful grounds:

• Consent: When you sign up for our email list or support group.

• Contractual Necessity: To fulfill product purchases or provide services.

• Legitimate Interest: To improve our offerings and market relevant products.

• Legal Obligation: To comply with tax laws, regulatory requirements, or respond to legal claims.

5. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information in the following cases:

• Service Providers: With trusted third parties that assist with payment processing, shipping, analytics, email marketing, and customer support.

• Third-Party Platforms: When products are purchased via platforms like Amazon or similar sites.

• Compliance: To comply with legal obligations or enforce our policies.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy.

• Comply with legal obligations.

• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements.

Once data is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR and CCPA

GDPR Rights (for EU Users)

You have the right to:

• Access, update, or delete your personal data.

• Withdraw consent for email marketing or support group communications.

• Port your data to another service.

• Restrict or object to certain data processing activities.

• File a complaint with your local data protection authority.

CCPA Rights (for California Residents)

You have the right to:

• Know what personal data we collect and how we use it.

• Request deletion of your personal data.

• Opt-out of the sale of personal data (we do not sell data).

• Receive equal service regardless of exercising your rights.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [Insert Email Address].

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

• Remember your preferences.

• Track website performance.

• Deliver personalized content and ads.

Types of Cookies Used:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality.

• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand user behavior (e.g., Google Analytics).

• Advertising Cookies: Deliver targeted ads based on your interests.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Refer to our Cookie Policy for more details.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is entirely secure. Please use our services at your discretion.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., Amazon or blogs). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. Please review their privacy policies before sharing your data.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us to have it removed.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. The revised policy will be posted with the updated effective date. Please review this page regularly to stay informed of any changes.

Contact Us

For questions or to exercise your rights, please contact us:

• Email: david@cardionatural.com

Thank you for trusting Cardio Natural to support your heart health journey!