Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2025

Welcome to Performancebodyboost (performancebodyboost.info). We are an editorial platform dedicated to publishing informational articles, research-based content, and editorial commentary. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website. Please read it carefully.

1. Who We Are

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

Platform name: Performancebodyboost
Website: performancebodyboost.info
Registered address: ul. Akacjowa 160, Warszawa, Poland
Contact email: [email protected]

We operate solely as an editorial and informational platform. We do not sell products, offer subscriptions, or process any commercial transactions through this website.

2. Data We Collect

We collect only the minimum data necessary to operate our editorial platform effectively. The types of data we may collect include:

2.1 Data You Provide Voluntarily

If you contact our editorial team via email or a contact form to submit feedback, ask questions about article content, or request editorial corrections, we collect the name and email address you provide along with the content of your message.

2.2 Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our website, our servers and third-party analytics tools may automatically collect technical data such as your IP address (in anonymised form), browser type and version, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, time spent on pages, and general geographic location (country/city level). This data is used solely for editorial analytics — to understand which topics our readers engage with most.

2.3 Cookie Data

We use cookies and similar technologies as described in Section 4 of this policy. Cookie data may include session identifiers and preference settings. We do not use cookies to build advertising profiles.

3. How We Use Your Data

All data collected is used exclusively for the following editorial and operational purposes:

Responding to editorial enquiries: If you send our editorial team a message or feedback about an article, we use your contact details to reply to you.
Improving our content: Anonymised analytics data helps our editorial board understand which articles are most useful to readers so we can prioritise future content accordingly.
Ensuring website security: Technical data such as IP addresses may be used to detect and prevent abusive activity, spam submissions, or security threats to our platform.
Legal compliance: We may process and retain data where required to comply with applicable laws and regulations, including EU/Polish data protection law (GDPR).

We do not use your data for targeted advertising, profiling, resale, or any commercial purpose unrelated to the editorial operation of this platform.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to provide a functional and improved reading experience. Below is a summary of the cookie categories we use:

Cookie Type	Purpose	Can Be Disabled?
Essential	Required for the website to function (e.g. session management, security tokens).	No — necessary for operation
Analytics	Anonymised data to help our editorial team understand readership patterns (e.g. Google Analytics).	Yes — via cookie preferences
Preference	Remembers your display settings or language preferences to improve reading experience.	Yes — via cookie preferences

You can manage or withdraw your cookie consent at any time through your browser settings or by using our cookie preference tool available at the bottom of the page. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and reading experience on our website.

For more information about managing cookies, visit allaboutcookies.org.

5. Third-Party Services

To operate and improve our editorial platform, we work with a limited number of trusted third-party service providers. These providers are bound by their own privacy policies and, where applicable, data processing agreements with us.

Google Analytics:
We use Google Analytics to gather anonymised readership statistics. Data is processed by Google LLC in accordance with their Privacy Policy. IP anonymisation is enabled.
Hosting Provider:
Our website is hosted on servers within the European Economic Area (EEA). The hosting provider may process server log data as part of standard hosting operations.
Email Infrastructure:
Editorial correspondence sent to us via our contact email address is handled through a standard email service provider. We do not use mass email marketing tools.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third parties. We do not share your data with advertisers, data brokers, or any commercial entities outside of the operational purposes described above.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy:

Editorial correspondence (emails and contact form submissions) is retained for up to 12 months after the last communication, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
Analytics data is retained in anonymised, aggregated form and does not contain personally identifiable information.
Server logs are automatically deleted after 90 days unless retained for security investigation purposes.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a resident of the European Union or European Economic Area, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We are committed to honouring these rights promptly and without undue delay (typically within 30 days of a verified request):

Right of Access

You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

Right to Rectification

You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data we hold about you.

Right to Erasure

You may request deletion of your personal data where it is no longer necessary for the purposes it was collected, or where you withdraw consent.

Right to Restriction

You may request that we restrict processing of your data in certain circumstances (e.g. while accuracy is being verified).

Right to Data Portability

Where processing is based on consent or contract, you may request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

Right to Object

You may object to processing of your personal data where we rely on legitimate interests as a legal basis.

To exercise any of these rights, please send an email to our editorial team at [email protected] with the subject line "Data Rights Request". We may ask you to verify your identity before processing the request.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Polish supervisory authority, the Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych (UODO), if you believe your data protection rights have been infringed: uodo.gov.pl.

8. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we process personal data only where we have a valid legal basis. The following bases apply to our processing activities:

Consent (Article 6(1)(a)): For non-essential cookies and analytics tracking, where you have provided explicit consent via our cookie banner.
Legitimate Interests (Article 6(1)(f)): For processing editorial correspondence and website security measures, where our legitimate interests in operating a safe and functional editorial platform do not override your rights.
Legal Obligation (Article 6(1)(c)): Where processing is necessary to comply with applicable Polish or EU law.

9. Data Security

We take the security of your personal data seriously. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect data against unauthorised access, accidental loss, destruction, or alteration. These measures include:

HTTPS/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our website.
Access controls limiting editorial staff access to personal data on a need-to-know basis.
Regular security reviews of our platform and third-party integrations.

While we take every reasonable precaution, no internet transmission is 100% secure. If you suspect any misuse of your data, please contact us immediately at [email protected].

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. We are committed to honouring these rights promptly and transparently.

Access

Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

Correction

Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.

Deletion

Request removal of your personal data from our systems.

Objection

Object to certain types of data processing at any time.

Portability

Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

Opt-Out

Unsubscribe from marketing emails via any email footer link.

To exercise any of the above rights, please email us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyse site traffic, and personalise content. Here is a summary of the types of cookies we may use:

Cookie Type	Purpose	Duration
Essential	Enable core site functionality and navigation.	Session
Analytics	Help us understand how visitors interact with our site.	Up to 2 years
Preference	Remember your settings and personalisation choices.	1 year
Marketing	Deliver relevant advertising and track campaign performance.	Up to 90 days

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. For more details, refer to your browser's help documentation.

Performancebodyboost is not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.

If we discover that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under 16, we will delete it from our systems as quickly as possible.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will: