Effective Date: January 1, 2026 • Last Updated: January 1 2026

Welcome to FoodGuide.pro ("we," "us," or "our"). FoodGuide.pro is an online publication dedicated to healthy nutrition, dietary guidance, recipes, and educational content on food, lifestyle, and wellness. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly and transparently.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, with whom we share it, and your rights with respect to your personal data. By accessing or using our website ("website"), you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Applicability and Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors and users of FoodGuide.pro, including:

  • Visitors who access publicly available free articles without creating an account;
  • Registered members who access member-only content through a free account; and
  • Paid subscribers who access premium content through an active paid subscription.

This Policy does not apply to third-party websites, services, or applications that may be linked from our website. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third parties whose services you access.

2. Age Restriction

FoodGuide.pro is intended solely for individuals who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect, solicit, or retain personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If you are under 18, please do not use our website or provide any personal information to us. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a person under the age of 18, we will promptly delete such information from our records. If you believe we may have collected information from a minor, please contact us at the address provided in Section 13 of this Policy.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you register for an account, subscribe to our newsletter, or submit a contact form, we may collect the following categories of information:

  • Full name;
  • Email address;
  • Password (stored in encrypted form);
  • Payment information (processed exclusively by Stripe; we do not store your full payment card details); and
  • Any other information you voluntarily submit through contact or feedback forms.

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you access our website, certain technical information is collected automatically, including:

  • IP address;
  • Browser type and version;
  • Operating system;
  • Referring URLs;
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page;
  • Date and time of access; and
  • General geographic location (country or region level, derived from IP address).

This information is collected through our analytics infrastructure (described further in Section 6.4) and does not constitute personally identifiable information in its aggregated form.

3.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website uses cookies strictly as necessary for the website to function. Specifically:

  • Authentication Cookies: Ghost CMS, the platform on which our website operates, sets functional cookies solely to manage member login sessions. These cookies are classified as "strictly necessary" or "functional" under applicable standards and are essential to the operation of the membership features of the website.
  • No Tracking Cookies: We do not use advertising cookies, third-party tracking cookies, or any cookies for the purpose of profiling, behavioral advertising, or cross-website tracking.

Because the cookies we use are strictly functional and essential to service delivery, they do not require your prior consent under applicable U.S. law. You may configure your browser to block or delete cookies; however, doing so may prevent you from logging into your account or accessing member-only content.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To create and manage your account and authenticate your identity;
  • To provide access to content appropriate to your subscription tier;
  • To process subscription payments and send transactional communications such as receipts and subscription confirmations;
  • To send newsletters and editorial content you have opted into receiving;
  • To respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form;
  • To monitor and analyze aggregate usage patterns in order to improve our content and user experience;
  • To maintain the security and integrity of the website; and
  • To comply with applicable legal obligations.

We do not sell, rent, or otherwise disclose your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.

Our website is operated for and directed at audiences in the United States. While we are not subject to the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) with respect to our U.S. users, we nonetheless observe the following grounds for processing personal information:

  • Contractual Necessity: Processing required to fulfill our obligations to you under our Terms of Service, including providing account access and processing payments;
  • Legitimate Interests: Processing for analytics, security, and improving user experience, where such interests are not overridden by your privacy rights;
  • Consent: Where you have opted in to receive newsletters or other communications; and
  • Legal Obligation: Where we are required to process information to comply with applicable law.

We note that our hosting infrastructure is GDPR-compliant, and our data processor (Ghost CMS) stores all data within the European Union, as described in Section 6.1 below.

6. Third-Party Services and Data Processors

We use a limited number of trusted third-party service providers to operate our website. Each provider acts as a data processor on our behalf and is bound by appropriate data protection agreements. These providers and their applicable policies are described below.

6.1 Ghost

Our website is built on and self-hosted using Ghost CMS. Our hosting infrastructure is GDPR-compliant and data is stored within the European Union. Ghost acts as a data processor when personal data is uploaded to or processed through the website. Ghost's data processing agreement and further information regarding their compliance practices are available at: ghost.org/dpa/

6.2 Mailgun

We use Mailgun, a transactional and newsletter email delivery service, to send newsletters and account-related communications to our members. Mailgun processes the email addresses and message content necessary to deliver these communications on our behalf. For further information, please review Mailgun's Privacy Policy at: mailgun.com/legal/privacy-policy/

6.3 Stripe Connect

We use Stripe Connect to process subscription payments. When you purchase a paid subscription, your payment information is submitted directly to Stripe and is subject to Stripe's security and privacy standards. We do not store or have access to your full payment card details. Please review Stripe's Privacy Policy at: stripe.com/privacy

6.4 Tinybird

We use a privacy-respecting analytics solution powered by Ghost's native analytics infrastructure and Tinybird. This system collects anonymized and aggregated data about how visitors interact with our website (such as page views and referral sources) without using tracking cookies or storing personally identifiable information.

6.5 Formspree

We use Formspree to operate our contact form. When you submit a message through our contact form, Formspree processes the information you provide (such as your name and email address) in order to deliver your message to us. For further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Formspree, please visit: formspree.io/legal/privacy-policy/

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to provide services you have requested, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Specifically:

  • Account information is retained for the duration of your membership and for a reasonable period thereafter, unless you request deletion;
  • Payment records are retained as required by applicable tax and financial regulations;
  • Newsletter subscription data is retained until you unsubscribe; and
  • Contact form submissions are retained for the period necessary to address your inquiry.

Upon request, or upon termination of your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, subject to any legal obligations requiring retention.

8. Data Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS), secure password storage, and access controls limiting who may access personal data.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal information and encourage you to use a strong, unique password for your account and to notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights with respect to your personal information:

  • Access: The right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you;
  • Correction: The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information;
  • Deletion: The right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions;
  • Objection: The right to object to certain types of processing, including direct marketing; and
  • Withdrawal of Consent: Where processing is based on your consent, the right to withdraw such consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing prior to withdrawal.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 13 below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable time. Please note that certain rights may be subject to limitations under applicable law.

If you wish to unsubscribe from our newsletter, you may do so at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link included in every email we send, or by contacting us directly.

Our website may contain hyperlinks to third-party websites, publications, or resources. These links are provided for informational and convenience purposes only. FoodGuide.pro does not endorse, control, or assume any responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or policies of any third-party websites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policy of every website you visit.

The inclusion of any link on our website does not imply our endorsement of the linked website or its operator. We shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of or reliance on any third-party website accessible through our website.

11. Medical and Nutritional Disclaimer

The content published on FoodGuide.pro, including articles, dietary guides, recipes, and nutritional information, is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. Such content does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional medical or nutritional consultation.

Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider, registered dietitian, or other licensed health professional before making changes to your diet or lifestyle, particularly if you have a medical condition or are taking medication. FoodGuide.pro shall not be liable for any health-related decisions made based on the content published on this website.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Policy. Your continued use of the website following the posting of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us.

We will make every effort to respond to your inquiry promptly and to resolve any concerns you may have regarding your privacy.