🔒 Privacy Policy USA 🔒

Introduction

You deserve clarity and protection. Here’s how we handle your information—with transparency, care, and respect for your health goals. This Privacy Policy explains how ("we," "our," or "us") collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website located at www.HankFitGroup.com/usa/ and any related services (collectively, the "Service").

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy will inform you about how we look after your personal data and tell you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Contact us via email or contact forms
• Subscribe to our newsletters or updates
• Participate in surveys or feedback forms
• Engage with our social media accounts

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address and location data
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Device information (mobile, tablet, desktop)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Website Operation: To provide, operate, and maintain our website
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Content Improvement: To understand how you use our website and improve our content
• Marketing: To send you health and wellness information (with your consent)
• Analytics: To analyze website usage and optimize user experience
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience:

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website (Google Analytics)
• Marketing Cookies: Used to track visitors across websites for advertising purposes

Third-Party Services:

• Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis
• Google Tag Manager: For managing website tags and tracking
• YouTube: For embedded video content
• Font Awesome: For website icons

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale, or transfer of our business
• Consent: With your explicit consent for specific purposes

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular software updates and patches

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Privacy Rights

General Rights:

• Access: Request access to your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal data

California Residents (CCPA):

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information we collect
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

European Residents (GDPR):

If you are a European resident, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the rights listed above.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at Hank_Rouse@HankFitGroup.com

7. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

8. International Data Transfers

Our website may be accessed from countries around the world. If you are visiting from the European Union or other regions with laws governing data collection and use, please note that your personal data may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where our servers are located and our central database is operated.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your personal information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including:

• Social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn)
• Health organizations (CDC, American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association)
• Educational resources and research studies
• Partner websites and services

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Medical Disclaimer

The information provided on our website is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. We do not collect or store medical records or health information. Always consult with qualified healthcare professionals regarding your health concerns.

12. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

14. Consent

By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our website.