Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Metabolic Adaptation Book ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

• Contact Information: When you submit a contact form, we collect your name, email address, subject, and message.
• Newsletter Subscriptions: When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address and optional first name.
• Purchase Information: When you purchase products, we collect billing information, email address, and order history through Stripe.
• Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent, and clicks.
• Device Information: We collect information about your device, browser type, and IP address.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To send you newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent)
• To process your purchases and deliver purchased content
• To verify your email address and prevent fraud
• To improve our website and services
• To comply with legal obligations
• To analyze website usage and trends

4. Email Verification

When you submit our contact form, we send a verification email to confirm your email address. This verification step:

• Ensures the email address is valid and belongs to you
• Prevents spam and fraudulent submissions
• Allows us to respond to your inquiry
• Is required before your message is stored in our database

You will receive a verification link via email. Click the link within 24 hours to confirm your email address and complete your submission.

5. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Your data is stored securely on our servers with encryption.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Specifically:

• Contact Form Submissions: Retained for 2 years for customer service and legal purposes
• Newsletter Subscriptions: Retained until you unsubscribe
• Purchase Information: Retained for 7 years for tax and legal compliance
• Usage Data: Retained for 12 months for analytics purposes

7. Your Rights (GDPR & UK GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union, United Kingdom, or other jurisdictions with similar privacy laws, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct inaccurate information
• Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit how we use your information
• Right to Data Portability: You can request your information in a portable format
• Right to Object: You can object to certain types of processing
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

8. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect your information:

• Stripe: For payment processing. See Stripe's Privacy Policy
• SendGrid: For email communications. See Twilio's Privacy Policy
• MailerLite: For newsletter management. See MailerLite's Privacy Policy

9. Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and track website usage. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect some functionality of our website.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information and terminate the child's account.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website with an updated "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

13. Data Protection Officer

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal information or believe we have violated your privacy rights, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.