Last updated: January 2026
1. Introduction
At Dietary Steps, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website.
This policy applies to users worldwide and is designed to comply with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and U.S. privacy laws such as the CCPA/CPRA.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information only when you voluntarily provide it, such as:
Name and email address (via contact forms, newsletter subscriptions, or comments)
Non-Personal Information
We may automatically collect non-personal information, including:
IP address (anonymized where required)
Browser type and operating system
Pages visited and usage data
Data collected through cookies, analytics tools, and server logs
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
Respond to messages or inquiries
Send newsletters or updates (only if you have subscribed)
Improve website content and user experience
Analyze website traffic and performance using Google Analytics
Comply with legal obligations
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), personal data is processed based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
Your consent (e.g., analytics cookies)
Legitimate interests (e.g., website functionality and security)
Legal obligations
Where required by law, data is processed only after consent is provided through our cookie and privacy settings.
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Dietary Steps uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure website functionality and analyze traffic.
For users in the EEA, non-essential cookies (such as analytics or ads) are used only after you provide consent through our cookie banner.
You may accept, reject, or change your cookie preferences at any time.
You may also disable cookies through your browser settings, although some features may not function properly.
6. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services that process data according to their own privacy policies, including:
Google Analytics – to analyze website traffic and usage
Email marketing services (if applicable) – for newsletter delivery
Embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, social media posts)
Dietary Steps does not control and is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services.
7. Advertising & Google AdSense
Dietary Steps may display advertisements served by Google AdSense.
Google and its partners may use cookies or similar technologies to show personalized or non-personalized ads based on user consent.
Users in the European Economic Area are shown ads only after consent is provided, in accordance with the IAB Transparency & Consent Framework.
8. Data Sharing & Security
We do not sell, trade, or rent personal information to third parties
Personal data is protected using reasonable technical and organizational safeguards
Access to personal data is limited to authorized individuals only
9. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe such data has been collected, please contact us so it can be removed.
10. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you have the right to:
Request access to your personal data
Request correction or deletion of your data
Withdraw consent at any time
Object to certain processing activities
Request data portability
Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority (EEA residents)
11. U.S. Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)
Dietary Steps does not sell or share personal information as defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA).
U.S. residents have the right to:
Request access to personal information
Request deletion of personal information
Opt out of certain data processing activities where applicable
Requests may be submitted through our contact page.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via our Contact page.