Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 27, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Body Science Review ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit bodysciencereview.com (the "Site").
Information We Collect
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the Site, our hosting provider and analytics tools may automatically collect standard log data including your IP address, browser type, referring URLs, pages visited, and time spent on the Site. This information is used in aggregate to understand traffic patterns and improve content.
Information You Provide
If you contact us by email, we receive your email address and the content of your message. We use this only to respond to your inquiry and do not add you to any mailing list without explicit consent.
Newsletter Signup
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address for the purpose of delivering newsletter communications. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link included in each email.
Cookies and Tracking
The Site may use cookies and similar technologies for analytics and to support affiliate link tracking. Third-party services we use or may use include:
- Umami Analytics — privacy-friendly, cookieless traffic analytics. Umami does not set cookies and does not track you across sites. Hosted by Umami Cloud. See Umami's Privacy Policy.
- Pinterest Tag — conversion tracking pixel loaded when you accept cookies, used to measure traffic from Pinterest. We use Pinterest's Enhanced Match feature to improve conversion measurement: if you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address is hashed (SHA-256) before being sent to Pinterest; an anonymous identifier stored in your browser's local storage and any Pinterest click identifier from your referring URL may also be shared. See Pinterest's Privacy Policy.
- Google Analytics (GA4) — aggregated traffic analytics. GA4 is not currently active on this Site (no Measurement ID is configured). If enabled in the future, this policy will be updated. See Google's Privacy Policy.
- Amazon Associates — affiliate tracking cookies set when you click Amazon links. See Amazon's Cookie Notice.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies will not materially affect your ability to read content on this Site.
Affiliate Links
The Site contains affiliate links. Clicking an affiliate link and making a purchase may result in a commission payment to us at no extra cost to you. Affiliate tracking is handled by third-party programs (e.g., Amazon Associates, brand affiliate networks). We do not receive personal purchase data from these programs — only aggregate commission reports. For full details, see our Affiliate Disclosure.
How We Use Information
Information collected on the Site is used to:
- Understand how visitors use the Site and which content is most valuable
- Respond to reader inquiries and correction requests
- Deliver newsletters to subscribers who have opted in
- Maintain the security and performance of the Site
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Data Processors (Subprocessors)
We use the following third-party service providers ("subprocessors") that may process personal data on our behalf:
- Buttondown — email newsletter delivery. When you subscribe, your email address (and optionally your first name) are stored and processed by Buttondown. Purpose: newsletter delivery. Country of processing: United States. See Buttondown's Privacy Policy.
- Umami Cloud — website analytics. Processes anonymised page view data (IP address is not stored; no cross-site tracking). Purpose: traffic analysis and content improvement. Country of processing: United States. See Umami's Privacy Policy.
- Cloudflare — web hosting, CDN, and DDoS protection. All traffic to this Site is routed through Cloudflare's network. Purpose: site delivery, security, and performance. Country of processing: United States (and global CDN nodes). See Cloudflare's Privacy Policy.
Data Retention
Server log data is retained for up to 90 days. Email correspondence is retained as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was received. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe.
Third-Party Links
The Site links to third-party websites including product pages, research databases, and retailers. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Children's Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or delete information we hold about you. To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].
California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) gives you specific rights regarding your personal information. This section describes those rights and how to exercise them.
Your CCPA Rights
- Right to Know: You have the right to request that we disclose what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell about you, including the categories of personal information, the sources from which it was collected, the business or commercial purpose for collecting it, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it.
- Right to Delete: You have the right to request that we delete personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions (for example, where retention is required to complete a transaction or comply with a legal obligation).
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale: You have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell your personal information to third parties. Because we do not sell personal information, no opt-out action is required — but we are disclosing this right as required by CCPA.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights. We will not deny you goods or services, charge different prices, provide a different level of service, or suggest you will receive a different quality of service because you exercised a right under the CCPA.
Do Not Sell My Personal Information
We do not sell, and have not sold in the preceding 12 months, personal information of California residents to third parties for monetary or other valuable consideration. If this practice changes in the future, we will update this policy and provide a clear opt-out mechanism.
How to Submit a CCPA Request
To exercise your right to know or right to delete, submit a verifiable consumer request by emailing us at [email protected] with the subject line "CCPA Request." We will respond within 45 days of receiving a verifiable request. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request. You may submit a request on behalf of your minor child or, if you have registered a power of attorney, on behalf of another California resident.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects when the most recent changes were made. Continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Email us at [email protected].