Privacy Policy

This policy explains what information FactoWiki collects when you visit, how it is used, and the choices you have. FactoWiki is an informational publisher, so we collect as little personal data as possible.

Information we collect

You can read FactoWiki without creating an account or giving us any personal details. We collect two broad kinds of information:

• Information you give us: if you email us — for example to ask a question or report a correction — we receive your email address and whatever you choose to put in your message. We use it only to reply and to act on what you raised.
• Information collected automatically: like most websites, our hosting and analytics may record standard technical data such as your browser type, device, referring page, the pages you view, and an approximate (country- or region-level) location derived from your IP address. This is used in aggregate to understand traffic and improve the site, not to identify you personally.

Cookies and analytics

We may use cookies and privacy-respecting analytics tools to measure how the site is used (for example, which guides are popular). These fall into two groups: essential cookies that make the site work, and analytics cookies that help us improve it. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings at any time; the site will still work, though some features may behave differently. If your browser sends a "Do Not Track" or global privacy signal, we aim to respect it.

Affiliate links and how they track

Some links on FactoWiki are affiliate links: if you click one and buy, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you (see our affiliate disclosure). When you click such a link, the destination merchant or affiliate network may set its own cookies to attribute the sale. That tracking happens on their systems under their privacy policies, not ours, so we encourage you to review the privacy policy of any site you visit through our links.

Email and forms

If we offer an email contact or a sign-up form, we use the details you provide only for the stated purpose (replying to you, or sending what you opted into). We do not sell your email address. You can ask us to delete your message and details at any time.

Third-party sites

FactoWiki links to external sources such as PubMed, NIH, MedlinePlus and product sellers. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites, and their policies govern any information you share with them.

Data retention and security

We keep email correspondence only as long as needed to handle your query and any follow-up, and aggregate analytics data for normal reporting periods. We take reasonable measures to protect the limited information we hold, though no website can guarantee perfect security.

Children's privacy

FactoWiki is intended for adults making informed decisions about supplements. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children, and our content is not directed at them.

Your choices and rights

You can browse without providing personal information, control cookies through your browser, and contact us to ask what correspondence we hold about you or to request its deletion. Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights under laws such as the GDPR or CCPA; email us and we will do our best to honour them.

Updates to this policy

We may update this policy as the site evolves. The current version always appears on this page with its last-updated date. Questions? Contact us.