The Barbell Therapy ("we," "us," "our") operates this website and its associated tools (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
3.1 Information We Collect
Information you provide directly:
- Account information (name, email, password) if you create an account
- Body-metric information you choose to enter into our calculators or programs (e.g. weight, height, age, activity level) — this data is provided voluntarily and is never required to browse the site
- Information you submit to the Injury Assistant (e.g. described symptoms) — see Section 3.2 below for how this specific category is handled
- Messages you send through our Contact form
Information collected automatically:
- Usage data (pages visited, features used, time on site)
- Device and browser information
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 3.4)
3.2 Health-Related Information — Special Handling
Information entered into calculators (weight, body fat estimates, etc.) or described to the Injury Assistant is treated as sensitive data:
- It is used solely to generate the result or response you requested
- It is not sold to third parties
- It is not used to build health profiles for advertising purposes
[SPECIFY: is this data stored against your account, stored anonymously, or not stored at all? This must be accurate — state your actual practice here.]
3.3 How We Use Information
- To provide, maintain, and improve the Service
- To personalize calculator results and program recommendations
- To respond to inquiries submitted via the Contact form
- To send service-related communications (and marketing communications only if you've opted in)
- To monitor for misuse, fraud, or violations of our Terms of Service
- To comply with legal obligations
3.4 Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies for:
- Essential site functionality (keeping you logged in, remembering preferences)
- Analytics (understanding how the Service is used, in aggregate)
[LIST any advertising/retargeting cookies if applicable, or state "We do not use advertising cookies" if true]
You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling some cookies may affect site functionality.
3.5 Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services for hosting, analytics, email delivery, and payment processing (if applicable). These providers only receive the information necessary to perform their function and are contractually restricted from using it for other purposes. [LIST actual providers if you want to be fully transparent, e.g. "We use [Analytics Provider] for site analytics."]
3.6 Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Export your data in a portable format
- Withdraw consent for optional data uses (e.g. marketing emails)
- Object to certain processing
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [privacy email]. Users in the EU/EEA have rights under GDPR; California residents have rights under the CCPA; users in India are covered under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. We honor applicable rights regardless of your location as a matter of practice.
3.7 Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. [SPECIFY your actual retention periods, e.g. "Account data is retained until you delete your account; calculator inputs not tied to an account are not retained."]
3.8 Data Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. No system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted to or from the Service.
3.9 Children's Privacy
The Service is not directed at children under 16 (or the relevant age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will delete it.
3.10 International Data Transfers
If you access the Service from outside the country where our servers are located, your information may be transferred internationally. We take steps to ensure such transfers comply with applicable data protection law.
3.11 Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be indicated by an updated "Last updated" date, and where required, we'll provide additional notice.
3.12 Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy: [privacy email]