1. Introduction

Welcome to HealthCresto (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We operate the website healthcresto.co.uk, a UK-based health information blog. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website.

By using healthcresto.co.uk, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please stop using the website.

2. Who We Are

Website: healthcresto.co.uk
Type: Health information and wellness blog
Location: United Kingdom
Contact: sales@healthcresto.co.uk

As a website operating within the United Kingdom, we comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

3. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Information You Provide

• Name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us
• Any messages or enquiries you send via our contact form

Information Collected Automatically

• IP address and browser type
• Pages visited and time spent on the website
• Referring website or search engine
• Device type and operating system

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Deliver and improve our website content
• Send newsletters or updates if you have subscribed
• Respond to your enquiries and messages
• Analyse website traffic and user behaviour to improve performance
• Display relevant advertisements via Google AdSense
• Comply with legal obligations under UK law

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

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5. Google AdSense & Cookies

HealthCresto uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites on the internet.

What This Means for You:

• Google may use cookies to show you personalised ads
• You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings
• Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your browsing history

We also use cookies for:

• Website analytics (Google Analytics)
• Remembering your preferences
• Improving website performance

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. Disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website.

6. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)

Under UK GDPR, we process your data on the following legal bases:

• Consent — when you subscribe to our newsletter or accept cookies
• Legitimate Interests — to analyse traffic and improve our website
• Legal Obligation — where we are required to retain or share data by law

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary:

• Newsletter subscriber data is kept until you unsubscribe
• Contact form enquiries are kept for up to 12 months
• Analytics data is retained as per Google Analytics default settings (26 months)

8. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

As a UK resident, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access — request a copy of the data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification — ask us to correct inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure — request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Restrict Processing — ask us to limit how we use your data
• Right to Object — object to our use of your data for legitimate interests
• Right to Data Portability — request your data in a transferable format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [your email address]. We will respond within 30 days as required by UK GDPR.

9. Third-Party Links

HealthCresto may contain links to external websites including NHS.uk, patient support organisations, and other health resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites and recommend you read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date at the top. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

Email: sales@healthcresto.co.uk
Website: healthcresto.co.uk

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your data has been mishandled:

ICO Website: ico.org.uk