Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy


Last Updated: 10/23/2025

Website Information

  • Website: michaeljcolangelo.com
  • Owner: Michael J. Colangelo
  • Contact: [email protected]
  • Location: Arizona, United States

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Comments: When you leave comments on blog posts, we collect your name, email address, and comment content
  • Contact Forms: If you contact us through forms, we collect the information you choose to provide (name, email, message)
  • Newsletter Subscriptions: If applicable, we collect email addresses for our mailing list

Information Collected Automatically

  • Website Analytics: We use analytics tools that may collect information about your visit, including:
    • IP address
    • Browser type and version
    • Operating system
    • Pages visited and time spent
    • Referring website
    • Geographic location (general area, not specific address)

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences
  • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
  • Improve user experience
  • Enable certain website functionality

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Respond to your comments and inquiries
  • Send newsletters or updates (if you’ve subscribed)
  • Analyze website performance and improve content
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Protect against spam and abuse

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in these limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help operate our website (hosting, analytics, email services)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
  • Consent: With your explicit permission

Third-Party Services

This website may use third-party services that have their own privacy policies:

  • WordPress.com (if using WordPress hosting)
  • Google Analytics (if implemented)
  • Email service providers (for newsletters)
  • Comment systems

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:

  • Secure hosting environment
  • Regular website updates
  • Protected admin access
  • SSL encryption (if applicable)

However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request information about data we have about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your information
  • Portability: Request a copy of your information
  • Objection: Object to certain processing activities

To exercise these rights, contact us at [Your Email Address].

Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

International Users

This website is operated from Arizona, United States. If you access our site from outside the US, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

Comments and User-Generated Content

  • Comments are moderated and may be removed if inappropriate
  • Your display name and comment content will be publicly visible
  • Email addresses provided with comments are not displayed publicly
  • We reserve the right to edit or remove comments at our discretion

External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. For significant changes, we may provide additional notice.

Disclaimer

This website provides health and nutrition information for educational purposes only. Content is not intended as medical advice. Always consult healthcare professionals for medical concerns.

Contact Information

For questions about this privacy policy or your personal information:

Michael J. Colangelo
Email: [email protected]
Website: michaeljcolangelo.com

This privacy policy was last updated on 10/23/2025. Please review it periodically for any changes.