Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how this website collects, uses, and protects information when you visit or interact with our content.

We are committed to transparency and responsible handling of data. This website is designed primarily for educational purposes and does not sell products or operate commercial advertising programs.

By using this site, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Who We Are

This website is operated under the name Supplement Decoded by a group of independent publishers.

The site provides evidence-based educational health information to a global audience and is not affiliated with any supplement manufacturer, distributor, advertiser, or commercial entity.

For privacy-related inquiries, you may contact us through the Contact page.

Health Information Notice

This website provides general educational information about supplements, nutrition, safety considerations, and related research.

It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency or urgent health concern, contact a qualified healthcare professional or your local emergency services immediately.

Information We Collect

We may collect limited types of information in the following ways:

1. Information You Provide Voluntarily

You may provide information when you:

• Submit a message through our Contact form
• Report an error or safety concern
• Send general inquiries

This may include:

• Your name
• Email address
• The content of your message

We collect only the information necessary to respond to your inquiry.

2. Automatically Collected Information

Like most websites, certain information may be collected automatically through standard technologies, including:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device type
• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Referring websites

This data is used in aggregated form for analytical and site performance purposes.

Analytics and Cookie Choices

This website uses limited analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, to understand how visitors interact with content and to improve clarity and usability.

We do not use:

• Advertising cookies
• Behavioral tracking for marketing
• Affiliate tracking technologies
• Sponsored data collection systems

Cookies may be used for:

• Basic site functionality
• Anonymous traffic analysis

You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain site functionality.

Google provides tools that allow users to opt out of certain data collection practices. You may review Google’s privacy and opt-out resources for more information.

Use of Analytics

We may use analytics tools such as:

• Google Analytics
• Search Console

These services help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve clarity, usability, and content quality.

Analytics services may collect anonymized usage data. We do not use analytics data to personally identify visitors.

You can learn more about how Google collects and processes data by visiting Google’s privacy documentation.

Cookies

This website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

• Improve user experience
• Analyze site traffic
• Maintain basic site functionality

Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some site features may not function properly.

We do not use cookies for advertising or behavioral tracking.

How We Use Information

Information collected may be used to:

• Respond to user inquiries
• Improve content quality and accuracy
• Monitor site performance and usage trends
• Maintain website security

We do not sell, rent, trade, or share personal information for commercial purposes.

Data Sharing

We do not sell or distribute personal information to third parties.

Limited data may be processed by trusted third-party service providers (such as hosting providers or analytics platforms) solely for technical operation of the website.

These providers are responsible for safeguarding data according to their own privacy policies.

International Data Transfers

This website serves a global audience.

Certain technical service providers, including analytics or hosting services, may process data outside your country of residence.

By using this site, you acknowledge that data may be transferred and processed in jurisdictions that may have data protection laws different from those in your country.

We take reasonable steps to work with reputable service providers that maintain appropriate data protection standards.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy.

• Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months, unless needed for correction records or legal obligations.
• Aggregated analytics data is retained according to the policies of the analytics provider.
• Safety-related inquiries may be retained longer if necessary to maintain transparency or correction records.

We do not retain personal data longer than reasonably necessary.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

However, no method of data transmission over the internet is completely secure. Use of this site is at your own discretion.

Safety Reports and Sensitive Information

Users may report factual errors, safety concerns, or potentially misleading claims through the Contact page.

However, please do not submit:

• Detailed medical records
• Personal health histories
• Prescription information
• Financial information
• Government identification numbers

We do not provide medical case review services and cannot respond to personal medical inquiries.

Any safety-related concerns submitted are reviewed for factual accuracy only and do not constitute medical advice.

Children’s Privacy

This website is intended for a general audience and is not directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

External Links

This website may link to external websites for research or reference purposes.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. Users should review the privacy policies of those sites independently.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you have rights regarding personal data, including:

• Requesting access to information you have submitted
• Requesting correction or deletion of personal data
• Withdrawing consent for data processing

Requests can be submitted through our Contact page.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes.

The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us through the Contact page.