Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for LearnEats.com

Effective Date: October 12, 2025

At LearnEats, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we handle your information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your data when you visit our website, LearnEats, or interact with our services. Whether you’re exploring what humans or pets can safely eat, we value your trust and aim to safeguard your personal information. If you have any questions, please contact us at learneats@gmail.com.

1. Privacy Policy Uses

This Privacy Policy applies to all users of LearnEats.com, including visitors browsing our content, submitting inquiries via our contact form, or engaging with our social media links. It covers how we handle personal and non-personal information collected through our website, which provides educational content on food safety and dietary choices for humans and animals (e.g., “Can dogs eat cucumbers?” or “What can you eat after wisdom teeth removal?”). This policy does not apply to third-party websites linked from our site.

2. User Information

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Information that identifies you, such as your name and email address, provided voluntarily when you fill out our contact form or subscribe to updates.
  • Non-Personal Information: Data that does not identify you directly, such as your browser type, device information, IP address, or pages visited on LearnEats.com.
  • User-Generated Content: Questions or feedback submitted via our contact form or comments (if applicable), which may include dietary or pet-related queries.

3. Collection of Information

We collect information in the following ways:

  • Directly from You: When you submit your name, email, or message through our contact form (e.g., asking “Can cats eat broccoli?”) or sign up for newsletters.
  • Automatically: Through cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies that track your interactions with our site, such as pages viewed or time spent.
  • Third-Party Sources: From analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) that help us understand site usage or from social media platforms when you interact with our profiles.

4. Use of Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide answers to your food and diet-related questions (e.g., about safe foods for humans, pets, or specific conditions like pregnancy or braces).
  • Improve our website’s content and user experience, such as tailoring articles based on popular queries.
  • Respond to inquiries sent to learneats@gmail.com or via our contact form.
  • Send newsletters or updates (if you opt in), sharing tips on safe eating for humans and animals.
  • Analyze site performance and user behavior to enhance our educational resources.

5. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may disclose information:

  • To service providers (e.g., hosting or analytics providers) who assist in operating LearnEats, under strict confidentiality agreements.
  • When required by law, such as to comply with a court order or legal process.
  • To protect our rights, safety, or property, or that of our users (e.g., to prevent fraud).
  • With your consent, such as when you agree to share feedback publicly.

6. Use of Tracking Technologies

We use tracking technologies to enhance your experience on LearnEats:

  • Cookies: Small files stored on your device to remember preferences or track site usage.
  • Web Beacons: Tiny graphics used to analyze how you interact with our pages.
  • Analytics Tools: Tools like Google Analytics help us understand which topics (e.g., “What can bearded dragons eat?”) are most popular. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some site functionality.

7. US Considerations

For users in the United States, we comply with applicable federal and state privacy laws, such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) where relevant. If you are a California resident, you have rights to:

  • Know what personal information we collect and how it’s used.
  • Request deletion of your personal information.
  • Opt out of the sale of your data (note: we do not sell your data). To exercise these rights, contact us at learneats@gmail.com.

8. Europe Considerations

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Your personal data is processed lawfully, transparently, and securely. We collect only what is necessary to provide our services (e.g., responding to dietary inquiries). You have additional rights outlined in the “User Rights” section below. Our data processing is based on your consent (e.g., for newsletters) or legitimate interests (e.g., improving site content).

9. User Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Deletion: Request removal of your data, subject to legal obligations.
  • Restriction: Limit how we use your data in certain cases.
  • Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests (e.g., analytics).
  • Withdraw Consent: Opt out of newsletters or cookies at any time. To exercise these rights, email us at learneats@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days (or as required by law).

10. Final Details

  • Data Security: We use reasonable technical and organizational measures (e.g., encryption, secure servers) to protect your data, though no system is completely secure.
  • Data Retention: We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined (e.g., responding to inquiries) or as required by law.
  • Third-Party Links: LearnEats may link to external sites (e.g., social media). We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
  • Children’s Privacy: Our site is not intended for users under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
  • Policy Updates: We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
  • Contact Us: For questions, concerns, or to exercise your rights, reach out to us at learneats@gmail.com.

Thank you for trusting LearnEats.com as your go-to resource for food and diet education. We’re here to help you make informed eating choices for yourself and your pets!