Your Privacy Matters to FSIBlog
This Privacy Policy explains how FSIBlog collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you visit our website, contact our team, subscribe to our newsletter, or submit content to us as a contributor.
We are committed to handling your personal data with care, transparency, and full respect for your legal rights. Please read this policy carefully. By using FSIBlog you agree to the practices described here.
If you have any questions about how we handle your data, please contact us at any time at fsiblog8@gmail.com.
Your Data is Protected
We store your data securely and never sell it to third parties.
UK GDPR Compliant
FSIBlog operates in full compliance with UK GDPR and data protection law.
No Spam Ever
We only send emails you have explicitly opted into and you can unsubscribe at any time.
Cookie Transparency
We explain every cookie we use and give you control over non-essential cookies.
Your Rights Are Protected
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data at any time.
About FSIBlog as a Data Controller
FSIBlog is a health and wellness blog that publishes expert-reviewed articles on medical conditions, nutrition, mental health, fitness, and healthy living. FSIBlog is the data controller responsible for the personal information collected through this website.
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, FSIBlog refers to the website located at fsiblog8.com and all associated subdomains, pages, and services operated under the FSIBlog brand.
Our Contact Details as Data Controller
What Personal Information FSIBlog Collects
FSIBlog collects personal information in several ways depending on how you interact with our website.
Automatically Collected Data
When you visit FSIBlog, our servers and analytics tools automatically collect certain technical information about your visit including your approximate location, device type, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages, and the URL of the page that referred you to our site. This data is collected in aggregate and is not used to identify you personally.
Contact Form Submissions
When you submit a message through our contact form, we collect your first name, last name, email address, the subject of your enquiry, and the content of your message. If you submit an article pitch, we additionally collect your health background, qualifications, article topic, word count estimate, outline, author bio, and source references you intend to cite.
Newsletter Subscriptions
If you subscribe to the FSIBlog newsletter via our contact form or a subscription widget on the site, we collect your email address and the date and time of your subscription. We use this information solely to send you health content updates and new article notifications that you have opted into receiving.
Contributor Submissions
When you submit a guest article to FSIBlog, we collect your name, email address, professional background, qualifications, author bio, and the content of your submission. This information is used to process your submission, communicate with you about editorial feedback, and if your article is accepted, to publish your author attribution alongside your article.
Cookies and Tracking Data
FSIBlog uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to understand how readers use our site, remember preferences, and serve relevant advertising. Full details of every cookie we use, what it does, and how long it persists are provided in section 07 of this policy. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings.
Analytics Data
FSIBlog uses Google Analytics to understand reader behaviour on our site. Google Analytics collects anonymised data about page views, session duration, bounce rates, and traffic sources. This data is aggregated and does not identify individual users. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on available from Google.
Why FSIBlog Processes Your Personal Information
We only use your personal data for specific, legitimate purposes that are consistent with the reason you provided it.
| Purpose | Data Used | Legal Basis | Retention Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Responding to contact form enquiries | Name, email address, message content | Legitimate interests | 12 months after resolution |
| Processing article submissions | Name, email, bio, article content, qualifications | Legitimate interests | 24 months |
| Sending newsletter updates | Email address, subscription date | Consent | Until unsubscribe request |
| Publishing contributor author bios | Name, bio, professional background | Consent via contributor agreement | Duration of article publication |
| Website analytics and improvement | Anonymised usage and traffic data | Legitimate interests | 26 months via Google Analytics |
| Serving relevant advertising | Cookie and browsing data | Consent | Per advertiser cookie duration |
| Preventing fraud and abuse | IP address, technical access logs | Legitimate interests | 90 days |
| Complying with legal obligations | Any relevant personal data | Legal obligation | As required by applicable law |
Our Legal Grounds for Processing Personal Data
Under UK GDPR and applicable data protection law, FSIBlog must have a valid legal basis for every type of personal data processing we undertake. We rely on the following legal bases.
Consent
Where you have actively opted in to receive communications or have agreed to specific data processing activities, we rely on your consent as our legal basis. This applies to newsletter subscriptions and advertising cookies. You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at fsiblog8@gmail.com or by using the unsubscribe link in any email we send you. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing that took place before your withdrawal.
Legitimate Interests
We rely on legitimate interests as a legal basis for processing data related to responding to your enquiries, processing article submissions, improving our website through analytics, and protecting the security of our platform. In each case we have assessed that our legitimate interests do not override your rights and freedoms as a data subject. You have the right to object to processing based on legitimate interests at any time.
Contractual Necessity
When you enter into an agreement with FSIBlog as a paid contributor or sponsored content partner, we process the personal data necessary to fulfil that contract. This includes your name, email address, payment details where applicable, and the content you submit under the agreement. We only process the minimum data necessary to fulfil our contractual obligations.
Legal Obligation
In certain circumstances FSIBlog may be required to process or retain personal data to comply with a legal obligation. This includes retaining records as required by applicable tax law, responding to lawful requests from law enforcement or regulatory authorities, and complying with court orders. We process only the minimum data necessary to meet our legal obligations and notify you where legally permitted to do so.
How Long FSIBlog Keeps Your Personal Data
FSIBlog retains personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymised.
Our Data Retention Periods
How FSIBlog Uses Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. FSIBlog uses cookies to make our website work correctly, to understand how readers use the site, and to deliver relevant advertising. You can control non-essential cookies through your browser settings at any time.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control and manage cookies in several ways. Most browsers allow you to view, manage, delete, and block cookies through the browser settings menu. Please be aware that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of FSIBlog and other websites you visit.
For information on how to manage cookies in your specific browser, visit the help pages for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, or Opera as appropriate for your device.
Your Data Protection Rights Under UK GDPR
Under UK GDPR and applicable data protection law, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data held by FSIBlog. To exercise any of these rights please contact us at fsiblog8@gmail.com.
Right of Access
You have the right to request a copy of all personal data FSIBlog holds about you. This is called a Subject Access Request. We will respond within 30 days of receiving a verified request and provide your data in a commonly used electronic format at no charge.
Right to Rectification
If any personal data we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request that we correct it. We will update inaccurate data promptly upon receiving a verified correction request. This right applies to all personal data we process regardless of the legal basis for processing.
Right to Erasure
Also known as the right to be forgotten. You have the right to request that FSIBlog delete your personal data in certain circumstances, including where the data is no longer necessary for the purpose it was collected, or where you withdraw consent and no other legal basis applies. We will action erasure requests within 30 days.
Right to Restriction
You have the right to request that FSIBlog restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances, such as while a correction request is being processed or while you have objected to processing. During a restriction period we will continue to store your data but will not actively process it.
Right to Data Portability
Where we process your personal data based on your consent or on the basis of a contract, you have the right to receive a copy of that data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. You may also request that we transmit your data directly to another data controller where technically feasible.
Right to Object
You have the right to object to FSIBlog processing your personal data where we rely on legitimate interests as our legal basis. You also have the right to object to your data being used for direct marketing purposes at any time. We will stop processing your data for those purposes upon receipt of a valid objection unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds.
Rights Related to Automated Decision Making
You have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, that produces legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affects you. FSIBlog does not currently use automated decision-making processes that significantly affect individuals.
Right to Complain
If you believe FSIBlog has not handled your personal data correctly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office in the UK at ico.org.uk or by calling 0303 123 1113. We encourage you to contact us first at fsiblog8@gmail.com so we can try to resolve your concern directly before involving a regulator.
Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of your data protection rights, please email fsiblog8@gmail.com with the subject line Data Rights Request. Please include your full name, the email address associated with your data, and a clear description of the right you wish to exercise. We will respond within 30 days of receiving a verified request. We may ask you to verify your identity before processing your request to protect your data from unauthorised access.
FSIBlog and the Privacy of Children
FSIBlog is intended for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect, process, or store personal data from children under the age of 18. Our content covers medical and health topics that are intended for adult readers and our contact forms, newsletter subscriptions, and contributor submission processes are not designed for use by children.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe that a child under 18 has submitted personal data to FSIBlog without your consent, please contact us immediately at fsiblog8@gmail.com. We will promptly delete any personal data we have inadvertently collected from a child upon receiving a verified notification.
While some FSIBlog content covers topics relevant to child health and parenting, this content is written for adult readers such as parents and caregivers and is not directed at children themselves.
External Links on FSIBlog
FSIBlog articles frequently include links to external websites including NHS, WHO, NICE, Mayo Clinic, PubMed, and other medical reference sources. These links are provided for the convenience and benefit of our readers and to fulfil our editorial sourcing standards.
FSIBlog is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or data handling of any external website we link to. When you click an external link and leave FSIBlog, you are subject to the privacy policy of the website you are visiting, not this policy. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external websites you visit through links on FSIBlog.
The inclusion of a link to an external website does not constitute an endorsement of that website, its content, or its data practices by FSIBlog. If you discover a broken or potentially harmful external link on FSIBlog, please report it to fsiblog8@gmail.com so we can review and update the link.
Trusted External Sources We Link To
Important Reminder About External Sites
Once you leave FSIBlog by clicking an external link you are no longer covered by this Privacy Policy. The external website you visit may collect your personal data, use cookies, or handle your information in ways that differ significantly from how FSIBlog handles data. Always check the privacy policy of any external site before submitting personal information to it.
How We Update This Privacy Policy
FSIBlog may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our data practices, changes in applicable law, or changes to the services we use. When we make significant changes to this policy, we will update the Last Updated date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify users who have subscribed to our newsletter of material changes.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how FSIBlog protects your personal data. Your continued use of FSIBlog after any changes to this policy have been published constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
If at any time you disagree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please stop using FSIBlog and contact us at fsiblog8@gmail.com to request deletion of any personal data we hold about you.
Questions About This Privacy Policy
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to your privacy or this policy, please get in touch with our team.
Contact Our Privacy Team
For any privacy-related enquiries, data rights requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at fsiblog8@gmail.com. Our team responds to all privacy enquiries within 30 days and treats every request with full confidentiality and respect for your legal rights.
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