Privacy Policy for Cardio-Facts
Effective Date: 22/06/2025
At Cardio-Facts (https://www.cardio-facts.com), we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data with transparency and responsibility, in full compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
1. Who We Are
Cardio-Facts is an independent educational blog providing cardiology-related content for informational purposes.
Data Controller: Cardio-Facts
📧 Contact: info@cardio-facts.com
2. What Data We Collect
We may collect the following categories of data:
- Personal Identification Data: Name, email address (e.g. via newsletter signup, contact form).
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, referral URL.
- Cookies and Tracking: Session cookies, third-party cookies (e.g. Google Analytics).
3. How We Collect Your Data
- When you subscribe to our newsletter.
- When you fill in the contact form.
- When you browse the website (via cookies and analytics tools).
4. Why We Collect Your Data
We collect your data to:
- Provide you with educational content and updates.
- Respond to your inquiries.
- Improve our website and understand user behavior.
- Comply with legal obligations.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data on the following legal grounds:
- Consent (e.g. newsletter subscription).
- Legitimate interest (e.g. website security, analytics).
- Legal obligation, if applicable.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by emailing us at info@cardiofacts.com.
6. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share data with trusted third-party providers solely for the operation of our services, such as:
- Email services (e.g. MailerLite, Mailchimp).
- Analytics services (e.g. Google Analytics).
- Cookie management plugins.
These providers are GDPR-compliant and process data under data processing agreements.
7. Cookies Policy
We use cookies to:
- Ensure website functionality.
- Analyze traffic and improve performance.
When you first visit our site, you are presented with a cookie consent banner. You can manage your preferences at any time via the cookie settings panel.
For more details, please refer to our [Cookie Policy] (link).
8. Your Rights (Under GDPR)
As a data subject, you have the right to:
- Access your data.
- Request correction or deletion.
- Object to processing.
- Request data portability.
- Withdraw consent at any time.
To exercise your rights, contact us at: info@cardiofacts.com
If you believe your data has been mishandled, you can lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Authority (Garante per la protezione dei dati personali) in Italy or the authority in your country.
9. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above or as required by law. Unused personal data (e.g. unsubscribed emails) will be deleted within 12 months.
10. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the date of the last revision.
12. Contact Us
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your data, contact:
📧info@cardio-facts.com
🌐 https://www.cardio-facts.com
13. Notice to US Visitors
If you are a resident of the United States, please note:
- Cardio-Facts does not sell personal data.
- We do not track users for behavioral advertising.
- We collect limited personal information (e.g. name, email) voluntarily submitted via forms or subscriptions.
- We may use cookies and analytics tools to understand how our content is accessed and used.
California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you may have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect and how we use it.
- Request deletion of your personal data.
- Opt out of the sale of personal data (note: we do not sell personal data).
- Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise your rights under CCPA/CPRA, please email us at: info@cardiofacts.com
We may verify your identity before processing your request.
This Privacy Policy is intended to comply with applicable data protection laws, including the GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and similar US state laws to the extent required.