Welcome to Health Nuggets Hub (accessible at healthnuggetshub.com). We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you use our website, how we use and share that data, and your rights regarding your information. We comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws, and we strive to apply these high standards to all users worldwide. By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. For certain features (like cookies for analytics/advertising), we will ask for your consent in accordance with applicable laws.
The “data controller” (the responsible entity) for processing personal data on this website is:
Denis Leinweber (Operator of Health Nuggets Hub)
Address: Emsdettener Str. 10, c/o Grosch Postflex #2290, 48268 Greven, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Email (for privacy inquiries): admin@healthnuggetshub.com
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you can contact us at the email address above.
We collect and use personal information only as necessary to provide our services, operate our website, and fulfill the purposes described below. We do not require user registration or login on our site, so we will never ask you to create an account or provide a password. The types of data we collect include:
Information You Provide Voluntarily:
Comments: When you leave a comment on a blog post or article, we collect the information you enter in the comments form. This typically includes your name (or chosen display name), email address, and of course the comment text. Providing an email is optional in our comment system (if it’s required, it will be indicated), and it will not be published. We also collect your IP address and browser user agent string automatically when you submit a comment. This information helps us with spam detection and security. Your comment (along with the name you provided and, if you use a Gravatar image associated with your email, that profile image) will be publicly visible on our site once we approve it. We use your comment information only to display it and to moderate/maintain the comment section. We do not use the email address you provide in the comment form for marketing or any unrelated purpose.
Contact Inquiries: If you contact us via email (or via any contact form if available), we will collect your email address and any other personal data you choose to include in your message (for example, your name or specific details in an inquiry). We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry and provide support or information as requested. We will keep such correspondence private and will not use your contact details for marketing unless you expressly consent to that.
Information Collected Automatically:
Server Logs: When you visit our website, our hosting provider (Hostinger) automatically collects certain data in server log files. This data may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, the pages or content you accessed, date and time of access, and the website that referred you to our site (e.g. a search engine or link). We collect this technical information to administer and protect our website (for example, to monitor performance, load times, and security incidents) and to analyze aggregate traffic patterns. This information by itself does not directly identify individuals, and we do not use it to try to identify you. Server log data is generally kept for a limited period and is only accessed if needed (e.g. to investigate security issues or debug technical problems). Our legal basis for processing IP addresses and log data is our legitimate interest in maintaining the security and integrity of our website (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)).
Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (explained in detail in the next section) to enhance your experience and gather information about how visitors use our site. Some cookies are essential for the site to function (e.g. to remember your cookie consent preferences), while others are used only with your permission (such as analytics and advertising cookies described below). Through these technologies, we may automatically collect information like your browsing behavior on our site, pages viewed, links clicked, and other usage statistics. This helps us understand which content is popular or how users navigate the site, so we can improve our content and user experience. It also helps us manage our advertising and affiliate partnerships by knowing, for example, if someone followed an affiliate link from our site. We detail our use of cookies, analytics, and pixels in the next sections.
Information from Third-Party Sources:
We may receive some data indirectly through third-party services that are integrated into our site. For example, when we use Google Analytics or social media pixels (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok), these services provide us with aggregated reports and insights (such as the number of visitors, demographics, or conversion metrics). This information is generally statistical and does not identify you personally to us. However, the third-party providers (like Google or Facebook) might be processing personal data for their own purposes as part of providing those analytics or advertising services. We explain each of these third-party tools and what they do in the section Analytics and Advertising Tools.
We do not collect any sensitive personal data (such as health information, political opinions, etc.) from you, and we do not intend for our site to collect data from children under the age of 16. If you are under 16, please only use our site with parental consent. We also do not conduct any automated decision-making or profiling that has legal or similarly significant effects on you; any profiling (like analyzing what content you might like) is only done in the form of generalized analytics or ad targeting by the third-party tools with your consent.
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure the site functions correctly, to understand and improve user experience, and to support our marketing through analytics and affiliate programs. A cookie is a small text file that is stored on your device when you visit a website. We also use tracking pixels (small code snippets, often from third parties) that function similarly to cookies in helping us track user interactions. In accordance with GDPR and ePrivacy requirements, we will implement a cookie consent tool that allows you to choose which non-essential cookies you accept.
When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie consent banner (once our consent management plugin is active). This banner will explain the categories of cookies we use and request your consent for any non-essential cookies (like analytics or advertising cookies). You can accept all, reject all, or customize your preferences. Your selection will be remembered, but you can change your mind at any time. Below is an overview of the types of cookies we use and their purposes:
Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions you take, such as adjusting your privacy preferences or filling out forms. For example, we may use a cookie to remember that you have seen the cookie consent banner and to store your preferences (so we don’t ask you every time). Another example is a temporary cookie WordPress may set if you visit our login page (though we have no public login, this might occur if an admin logs in) – such a cookie is discarded when you close your browser. Essential cookies do not require consent under GDPR, as they do not store personally identifiable information for any purpose beyond enabling basic functionality. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site might not work as intended then.
Functional Cookies (Preferences): These cookies allow enhanced functionality and personalization. On our site, this mainly applies to the commenting feature. If you leave a comment, you have the option to opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website (if provided) in a cookie on your device. This is for your convenience so that you do not have to re-enter that information every time you want to leave another comment. This comment-related cookie is not set unless you actively choose to “remember” your details (for instance, via a checkbox in the comment form). If set, it will typically remain for about one year. These functional cookies are helpful but non-essential; we will treat your use of the comment “remember me” feature as consent to set that cookie.
Analytics Cookies: We use analytics cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site. The primary analytics tool we use is Google Analytics, which sets cookies to differentiate users and to throttle request rates. For example, Google Analytics uses cookies like _ga (which can persist for around 2 years) to keep track of returning visitors and _gid (persisting for 24 hours) to distinguish different visits, among others. These cookies allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors, see how visitors move around the site, and understand which pages or content are most popular. All this data is aggregated and anonymized (we do not see personal identifiers in these analytics reports). We have set our Google Analytics to anonymize IP addresses (masking the last digits of your IP) to further protect your identity. Analytics cookies will only be set if you give consent through the cookie banner. If you opt out, your visit will not be tracked by Google Analytics on our site. The information generated by these cookies (about your use of the website) is transmitted to Google’s servers (which may be outside your country, see below), and Google provides us with reports. See Analytics and Advertising Tools below for more on how Google Analytics works and how long data is retained (we keep analytics data for a default period of 26 months).
Advertising and Social Media Cookies (Tracking Pixels): We participate in online advertising and use tracking pixels to measure the effectiveness of our ads and to reach audiences on social media platforms. These technologies are set by third parties (such as Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok) and help connect your site visit with those platforms. For instance, the Facebook Pixel may set a cookie (_fbp) that identifies your browser/device for Facebook, enabling us to show you relevant ads on Facebook or Instagram based on your activity on our site. These cookies and trackers collect data like the pages you viewed on our site and actions (e.g., clicking an affiliate link or reading a certain article), which can be associated with a pseudonymous identifier. If you are a user of those social platforms, the information might be linked to your profile there, allowing the platform to optimize ads or understand audience engagement. Similarly, if we use a Pinterest Tag or TikTok Pixel, those may set cookies to track events like clicks or conversions from our site related to Pinterest or TikTok. Advertising cookies/pixels will only be activated with your consent via the cookie banner. If you do not consent, these third-party tags will not be loaded. The cookies set by these services have various lifespans (for example, Facebook’s cookie lasts up to 90 days unless renewed by activity, TikTok’s may be similar, etc.), and they are governed by the third parties’ policies. We do not receive personally identifying information from these cookies; rather, we see aggregated data (like “X people who visited this page later clicked a Facebook ad”). You can always adjust your preferences and withdraw consent if you change your mind (see Your Choices below).
Affiliate Cookies: Our site features affiliate links to external sites (explained in more detail in Affiliate Marketing section). When you click an affiliate link, a cookie may be placed on your device by the third-party partner or network that manages the affiliate program. This cookie tracks that you were referred from our site, so if you make a purchase, we can receive our commission. These cookies are third-party cookies (from the affiliate network or merchant’s domain) and not set by Health Nuggets Hub directly. Their duration varies by program (some last only during your browser session or a few days, others might last up to 30 days or more, depending on the affiliate program’s terms). We do not have direct control over these cookies, but your consent via our cookie banner will also cover whether you allow these marketing/tracking cookies. (If you decline marketing cookies, you can still click affiliate links, but the referral might not be tracked.) We will disclose when a link is an affiliate link (either in text near the link or via a general statement on our site), so you are aware of this relationship.
Cookie Consent Management: Our site will include a tool for you to manage your cookie preferences at any time. This tool (often shown as a cookie settings popup or accessible via a link in the footer of the site) allows you to review and change which categories of cookies you have consented to. For example, if you initially accepted all cookies but later decide you want to disable analytics and advertising cookies, you can use the settings to do so – the non-essential cookies will then be removed or blocked on your browser. Additionally, most web browsers provide settings that let you refuse new cookies, delete existing cookies, or notify you when cookies are set. You can use your browser’s settings to delete cookies placed on your device (including cookies from our site). Keep in mind that if you clear all cookies, this will also remove your cookie preferences for our site, so you may be asked for consent again on your next visit. For third-party cookies, you can also opt-out via mechanisms provided by those third parties (for example, Google offers a Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, Facebook allows ad preferences adjustments in your user account, etc.). We honor your choices regarding cookies — declining cookies will not reduce your access to our content, though some functionality (such as embedded videos or the convenience of saved comment details) might be affected.
We want to be transparent about the third-party services we use for analytics and advertising, as these services may process your data when you visit our site. We only use these tools if you have given consent via the cookie banner (except for any that are strictly necessary). Here are the services we use and what they do:
Google Analytics: This is a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited (for EU users) and Google LLC in the USA. Google Analytics uses cookies and similar identifiers to collect information about how visitors use our site. The data collected (such as your IP address, which we anonymize, browser type, pages visited, time spent, and referring site) is transmitted to Google’s servers. Google uses this information on our behalf to evaluate your use of the website, compile reports on website activity, and provide other services relating to website analytics. We have set Google Analytics to anonymize IP addresses, meaning Google truncates/anonymizes the last octet of the IP address for EU member states and other parties to the EEA Agreement. Google Analytics data is retained for 26 months in our account and then automatically deleted. We do not personally identify users through this data, and we do not merge it with other data. The legal basis for using Google Analytics is your consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)), which you grant via our cookie consent banner. You can opt out at any time by withdrawing consent in our cookie settings. Additionally, Google offers an opt-out browser add-on to prevent data collection by Google Analytics on any website. For more details, you can review Google’s Privacy Policy and Google Analytics’ data practices.
Facebook and Instagram Pixel (Meta Pixel): We use the Meta Pixel, which is a service by Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd. (the parent company of Facebook and Instagram). This tool places a small piece of code on our site that triggers when you perform certain actions (for example, visiting certain pages or clicking on specific links). If you have given consent, the Meta Pixel will collect information such as your IP address, browser information, and a pseudonymous identifier (the Pixel cookie) to track that an event on our website occurred. This helps us measure the effectiveness of our Facebook/Instagram advertisements (for example, it can tell us if someone who saw our ad on Facebook later visited our site or took a specific action like clicking an affiliate link). It also allows us to build audiences for ad targeting (for instance, showing ads to people who visited our site or similar demographics). The data collected by the Meta Pixel may be combined by Meta with your Facebook/Instagram profile if you have one and are logged in, or otherwise used by Meta for analytics and ad personalization. We do not see personally identifiable information through this; we only see aggregated results (e.g., “50 users from Facebook clicked this article”). The information is transmitted to Meta’s servers which may be located outside your country (Meta’s main data centers include locations in the U.S.). Meta is Privacy Shield certified (though the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield is no longer an active framework, Meta claims to use standard contractual clauses for data transfers). By consenting to our use of the Facebook/Instagram Pixel, you are also consenting to the possible transfer of your data to the USA or other countries where Meta processes data. You can revoke consent at any time via our site’s cookie settings. If you want to further control how Meta uses information for advertising, you can adjust your ad preferences in your Facebook/Instagram account settings (for example, you can opt out of seeing personalized ads based on activity off of Facebook through the platform’s settings). For more details on how Meta handles data, please see Facebook’s Data Policy.
Pinterest Tag: If implemented, we may use the Pinterest Tag, an analytics tool provided by Pinterest Europe Ltd. (if you are in the EU) or Pinterest, Inc. (USA). Similar to the Meta Pixel, the Pinterest Tag helps us track conversions and user actions from Pinterest. For example, if we share content on Pinterest or run Pinterest ads, the tag can tell us if users coming from Pinterest engage with our site or complete certain actions. The Pinterest Tag may collect data such as page visits, clicks, and your IP address or device information, which can be used to optimize our Pinterest content and ads. This data may be combined with your Pinterest account information if you are logged in and helps Pinterest personalize ads or content for you. We only deploy the Pinterest Tag with your consent. Data collected via the Pinterest Tag may be processed on servers outside your country (Pinterest’s servers could be in the US or other locations). You can withdraw your consent at any time via our cookie settings, which will disable the Pinterest Tag on our site. For more information, see Pinterest’s Privacy Policy on their official site.
TikTok Pixel: If we have implemented advertising via TikTok, we may use the TikTok Pixel provided by TikTok Technology Ltd. (or affiliated TikTok entities). The TikTok Pixel functions like the other tracking pixels, recording events such as page views or link clicks that occur on our site after interacting with our TikTok content or ads. The data collected can include your IP address, device identifiers, and browsing events on our site. TikTok may combine this information with your TikTok account if you are logged in, to measure ad performance and personalize content. Any data collected by the TikTok Pixel may be transferred to TikTok’s servers outside the EU (TikTok stores data in various regions, including possibly the US, Singapore, etc.). TikTok claims to implement measures for data transfer (TikTok has published statements about GDPR compliance). We will only use the TikTok Pixel with your consent via the cookie banner. You may revoke consent at any time to stop this tracking. You can also manage your personalized advertising preferences in the TikTok app settings. For details on TikTok’s data practices, please refer to TikTok’s official privacy documentation.
Please note that all these third-party tools have their own privacy policies and data practices. We encourage you to read those policies (we’ve provided links to some of them above) to understand how they handle your information. We have configured these tools to respect privacy as much as possible (e.g., IP anonymization for Google Analytics, and only loading them after consent). If you do not consent to these services, they will remain inactive during your visit. If you do consent and later withdraw consent, we will stop any further data collection by these tools on our site. However, if data has already been sent to the third-party (e.g., a page view recorded by Google Analytics), the subsequent handling of that data by the third-party is governed by their policies. We will work with our service providers as needed to facilitate any requests you have (such as if you ask us to delete or export data associated with these tools, we will see if that’s possible in their systems).
Affiliate Links: Health Nuggets Hub participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means some links on our site are “affiliate links,” which have a special tracking code. If you click on an affiliate link and then make a purchase or take another action on the third-party website, we may earn a small commission. This comes at no extra cost to you. We believe in transparency and will make it clear (either through a disclosure statement on the page or a note near the link) when a link is affiliate/sponsored.
When you click an affiliate link, you will be directed to an external third-party site (for example, an online store or a product page). At that point, you are leaving our website and the privacy policy of that external site will apply. We do not share your personal data directly with our affiliate partners, but the third-party may know that you came from our site if their cookie or tracking code is activated. For instance, the affiliate network might place a cookie on your browser to track that you were referred by us. If you then complete a purchase, the affiliate network will record that a commission is due to us. We do not receive any personal information about you from our affiliate partners — we typically only receive aggregate reports or notifications of a sale (e.g., an item was purchased, the time of purchase, and the commission amount). We do not know who the customer is or any payment details; that information stays with the third-party merchant.
However, note that if you provide personal data to an affiliate partner (for example, you fill out an order form on their site), that data is collected under their privacy policy, not ours. We encourage you to read the privacy notices on any external sites you visit via links on our site. We have no control over how those third parties use your data, but we only partner with reputable companies. Our affiliate partnerships are a form of advertising – by clicking on affiliate links, you acknowledge that third-party cookies may be set (subject to your cookie consent choices) and that we might earn a commission if you proceed with a purchase. If you have questions about our affiliate relationships, feel free to contact us.
Beyond affiliate links, our website may include links to other external websites or embedded content (such as YouTube videos, social media feeds, or external articles). Clicking those links or viewing embedded content may allow the third-party to collect data about you (for example, YouTube might set cookies or track your viewing of an embedded video, just as if you visited YouTube directly). We do not have control over these third-party integrations. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any external services that we link or embed, such as YouTube/Google for videos, or the respective social media platform if you interact with embedded social media content. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites, but we welcome feedback if you encounter any issue via one of our links.
Our website is hosted by Hostinger, a web hosting provider with server locations worldwide. When you visit or use our website, your data (including personal data like IP addresses or any information submitted through the site) is stored on Hostinger’s servers. While we are based in Germany, the global nature of Hostinger’s infrastructure means that your data might be transferred to or stored on servers located in a country outside the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA). For example, Hostinger has data centers in the EU (like Netherlands, Lithuania) but also in the USA and other regions; the location used for our site may not be in Germany.
We take the protection of your data seriously and have taken steps to ensure it remains secure and lawful even if transferred internationally. We have a Data Processing Agreement with Hostinger that incorporates Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) as approved by the European Commission, which are legal safeguards for data transfer outside the EEA. This means Hostinger is contractually obligated to handle your data in compliance with EU data protection standards regardless of where their servers are located. Hostinger also maintains its own privacy and security measures (you can refer to Hostinger’s Privacy Policy for more details on their data protection practices).
In addition to hosting, some of the third-party services we use (Google, Meta/Facebook, Pinterest, TikTok, etc.) are based outside the EU, typically in the United States. Whenever you consent to using these services on our site, your data might be transmitted to servers in the U.S. or other countries. The United States currently does not have an EU adequacy decision (meaning EU authorities don’t consider its data protection laws to be on par with GDPR in all respects). To address this, our service providers like Google and Meta use mechanisms such as SCCs or rely on your explicit consent for data transfers. By consenting to analytics or advertising cookies, you are explicitly consenting that your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. (and other countries) by those providers. While in those jurisdictions, your data may be subject to lawful access by authorities under local law. We want to ensure you are aware of this and we aim to only work with companies that take privacy seriously. If you prefer that your data not leave the EU, you can choose to decline analytics/advertising cookies, in which case the associated data transfers will not occur.
Overall, we will not transfer your personal data to third countries (outside EU/EEA) unless one of the following applies: (1) the transfer is necessary to provide our services to you (e.g., because our servers or certain service providers are located there), (2) the transfer is subject to appropriate safeguards (like SCCs or an adequacy decision), or (3) you have given explicit consent. Should we need to transfer any personal data outside the EU beyond what is covered here, we will inform you and ensure a valid legal mechanism is in place.
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable laws. The retention periods can vary depending on the type of data and purpose of processing:
Comments: If you leave a comment on our site, the comment and its associated data (such as your name, the comment text, and metadata like timestamp and IP address) are stored indefinitely by default. We keep comments so that we can display them on our website indefinitely, since they become part of the content of our site (for example, old blog posts may have comments that are still relevant to future readers). However, if you wish to have a comment you posted removed, you can contact us and we will delete it upon request (see Your Rights below). We may also periodically review and prune comments if necessary (e.g. to remove spam or outdated content). The metadata (IP, etc.) attached to comments is kept as long as the comment is kept, to help us recognize spam or abuse; if we delete a comment, its metadata is deleted as well.
Contact Emails: If you contact us via email or through a contact form, we will retain your communication and our response for as long as needed to address your issue or request. Generally, once your inquiry is fully resolved, we may archive the correspondence. We periodically clean out old inquiries. We will not keep personal correspondence longer than necessary, but we might retain certain communications if we believe there’s a legal necessity (for example, if it’s relevant to a contractual matter or potential disputes) or for our records of customer service. Typically, routine inquiries are deleted after a year or two at most, but you can request earlier deletion if needed.
Analytics Data: Data collected via Google Analytics is retained in our Google Analytics account for 26 months (which is the default setting we use). This means that individual user-level and event data associated with cookies, user identifiers, or advertising identifiers are automatically deleted 26 months after your last visit recorded. The aggregate reports we see in Google Analytics do not contain personal data and may be stored longer, but those are non-identifiable. We do not store the raw analytics data ourselves outside of Google’s systems.
Server Logs: Server log data (IP addresses, etc.) kept by our web host is generally retained for a short period by Hostinger (the exact duration may vary, often around a few days to a few weeks) and then overwritten or deleted. We do not separately archive these logs unless we need to investigate security incidents. If we detect malicious activity (e.g., repeated unauthorized access attempts), we might retain relevant log entries until the issue is resolved. In normal circumstances, server logs won’t be kept by us beyond the standard retention by our host.
Cookies: Cookies have their own retention durations, as described earlier. Some cookies (like session cookies or the temporary cookie for determining login capability) are erased when you close your browser. Others persist: e.g., the comment convenience cookie lasts 1 year, Google Analytics cookies can last 24 hours up to 2 years, Facebook/Pinterest/TikTok cookies can last from days to months. These cookies reside on your device. You can manually delete them at any time using your browser settings, which effectively “resets” those aspects of data collection. On our side, if you withdraw consent, we will stop further placement of new cookies and let existing ones expire.
Affiliate Data: We do not store any personal data from affiliate tracking on our servers. Any cookie or tracking data for affiliate referrals is handled by the third-party. We may receive reports of transactions that occurred (potentially indefinitely, as part of our earnings records), but those reports do not contain your personal details. We keep affiliate commission records as part of our business financial records, which we may need to retain for accounting and tax purposes (typically 6-10 years as required by German law). These records generally only contain information like date of sale, product, and commission amount – not your name or personal info.
Other Third-Party Pixels Data: Data sent to third-party services like Facebook, Pinterest, or TikTok is stored by those companies under their own retention policies. For example, Meta might keep a record of pixel events for a certain number of months. We do not have control over how long Facebook or other platforms keep the data they collected via their pixel on our site, but typically they aggregate it into their advertising systems. We can, however, delete any custom audience data that may have been created from pixel events if you request it and if it’s within our power on those platforms.
After the relevant retention period has elapsed, or upon your valid request for deletion, we will securely delete or anonymize your personal data, unless we are required by law to keep it longer. For instance, we may need to retain certain information for legal compliance (tax, accounting, or legal claims) even if you request deletion – but in such cases, we will keep the data locked and use it only for the required purpose.
As a user of our website and as a data subject under the GDPR (if you are in the European Union or where GDPR applies), you have several rights regarding your personal data. We are committed to upholding these rights. Even if you are outside the EU, we will do our best to honor these rights in spirit, as we value transparency and control for all our users. Your rights include:
Right of Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you and to obtain information about how we process it. This is sometimes called a Subject Access Request. We will provide you with a summary of the data we have about you, such as information you provided (e.g., comments or emails) and data we have collected about you (e.g., IP addresses in logs associated with comments). We will also explain the purposes for which the data is used and with whom it has been shared.
Right to Rectification: If any personal data we have about you is incorrect or incomplete, you have the right to have it corrected. For example, if you notice that the name or email you provided in a comment is wrong and you cannot edit it yourself, you can contact us to fix it.
Right to Erasure: Also known as the “right to be forgotten.” You can request that we delete the personal data we hold about you. For instance, you may ask us to delete a comment you wrote and remove your information from our systems. We will honor such requests unless we have a legitimate reason to keep the data (e.g. a legal obligation or if the data is needed to exercise or defend legal claims). In practice, if you ask, we will typically erase your data (like removing your comments and any associated personal info) and confirm once done.
Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we limit the processing of your data in certain circumstances. This means we would store your data but not use it further. For example, if you contest the accuracy of your data or have objected to processing (see below) and we are evaluating the request, you can ask that we restrict use of the data until the issue is resolved. Another example: if you needed us to keep data that you’d otherwise ask to be deleted (maybe for a legal claim), we could mark it restricted so it’s not processed for other purposes.
Right to Data Portability: You have the right to obtain the personal data you provided to us in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format, and to have that data transmitted to another controller where technically feasible. In simple terms, for the data that you have given us (like your comments or info in an inquiry), you can ask for a file containing that data so you can reuse it elsewhere. Given the nature of our site, this is likely limited (e.g., we can provide you with your comments or any info you directly gave us).
Right to Object: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data in certain situations. You can object at any time to processing of your data for direct marketing purposes. For example, if we were sending a newsletter (we currently do not), you could opt out or object and we would stop. In the context of our site, if we were relying on legitimate interest to process data (like analyzing site usage or securing the site), you could object to that too, and we will consider your request. If your rights outweigh our interests, we will cease the processing in question. Note that when you have given consent for processing (e.g., for analytics cookies), withdrawing your consent is the appropriate method rather than an objection (see next point).
Right to Withdraw Consent: If we are processing any of your data based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. This will not affect the lawfulness of processing before your withdrawal. In practice, this means if you consented to cookies or tracking, you can change your mind and opt out (as described earlier, via the cookie settings or by contacting us). If you had consented to any other request for data use, you can similarly notify us that you withdraw consent and we will stop that processing.
Right to Lodge a Complaint: If you believe we are processing your personal data in violation of the law, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory data protection authority. As our business is located in Germany, our lead supervisory authority is the data protection office in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. You can contact them or the data protection authority in your country of residence. We would appreciate the chance to address your concerns directly, so we encourage you to contact us first, but you are free to contact the authority at any time.
These rights can be exercised free of charge (unless requests are manifestly unfounded or excessive, in which case a reasonable fee might apply or we might refuse). To exercise any of your rights, you can contact us at admin@healthnuggetshub.com. We may need to ask you for information to verify your identity (to ensure we don’t give your data to the wrong person), especially for sensitive requests like access or deletion. We will respond to your request as soon as possible and at least within the timeframe required by law (within 30 days under GDPR, extendable if necessary with notice).
We want you to have control over your personal data. Here’s a summary of how you can manage the data and preferences when using our site:
Managing Cookies and Trackers: As detailed above, you can choose which cookies to accept via our cookie consent banner when you first visit. If you want to change your choice later, use the “Cookie Settings” link or button on our site (typically found in the footer or as an icon). There you can toggle categories of cookies on or off. If, for some reason, the tool is not available, you can also clear cookies from your browser and the consent banner will appear again on your next visit. Additionally, you can use browser extensions or settings to block trackers. Keep in mind that blocking all cookies might affect some site features (as described).
Do Not Track Signals: Some browsers allow you to send a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal. Currently, our site’s behavior is primarily governed by the cookie consent choices you make in the banner. We honor those choices first and foremost. DNT is not a widely adopted standard across websites; therefore, we rely on the consent mechanism for compliance. If our third-party providers (like analytics or ad networks) detect a DNT signal, they may or may not honor it according to their own policies. To ensure your preferences are respected, it’s best to use the provided consent tools or opt-out options we’ve described.
Email Communications: If you contact us and provide your email, we will use it only to respond. We do not send newsletters or promotional emails at this time. However, if in the future we start any regular email communications (for example, a newsletter to subscribers), we will only send such emails with your explicit sign-up consent, and every message will include an easy way to opt out (unsubscribe). If you ever receive unsolicited communication from us, please let us know.
Affiliate and External Sites: You are never obligated to click on affiliate links or ads. If you do, remember that you can manage cookies on those external sites too (most will have their own cookie banners, especially if in the EU). If you want to avoid any tracking from affiliate links, you can choose not to click on them. You can also use browser tracking protection features, though this might block the affiliate redirect (meaning we wouldn’t get credited, but that’s entirely your choice).
Social Media Engagement: We have profiles on platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Pinterest. Your interactions with us on those platforms (such as following our page or commenting on our posts) are governed by the privacy terms of those platforms. If you have questions about how those platforms use your data, please refer to their privacy policies. On our website, we may display icons or links to our social media pages. Clicking those will take you to the respective site; no social media content is loaded on our pages unless you click through (we do not embed feeds that auto-share your data, aside from the pixels described earlier which only load if consented). You have the choice whether to follow those links or engage with us on social media.
In summary, you have full control over how much personal information you share with us. Using our site without consenting to non-essential cookies means you’ll have a more privacy-preserving experience (with minimal loss of functionality). If you do consent to additional features, you can always opt out later. We aim to make these choices clear and accessible. If you need help managing your preferences or have any privacy-related questions, please contact us at admin@healthnuggetshub.com.
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure your personal data and protect it against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. This includes using secure server infrastructure, encryption where applicable, regular software updates, and restricting access to personal data to only those who need it for the purposes described. For example, our website uses HTTPS encryption to ensure data transmitted between your browser and our site is encrypted in transit. Our third-party service providers are also vetted for strong security practices (e.g., Google and Hostinger have industry-standard security certifications). No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, but we follow best practices to reduce risks. In the event of any data breach that affects your personal data, we will notify you and the relevant authorities as required by law.
We may update or revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the bottom of this policy. If the changes are significant, we may provide a more prominent notice (such as a banner on the website or an email notification, if appropriate). We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of our website after any modifications to the Privacy Policy will be deemed as acceptance of those changes, to the extent permitted by law. If you do not agree with any update, you should stop using the site and can request us to remove your data as per Your Rights above.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please do not hesitate to contact us:
Denis Leinweber – Health Nuggets Hub
Email: admin@healthnuggetshub.com
Postal Address: Emsdettener Str. 10, c/o Grosch Postflex #2290, 48268 Greven, Germany
We will be happy to assist you and address any issues. Your privacy is important to us, and we want to ensure you feel safe and informed when using Health Nuggets Hub.
Last updated: March 16, 2025