At FitSaudi Journey, I respect your privacy and am committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit this website.

1. Information Collection

Information You Provide

When you contact me through the contact form, I collect:

  • Your name
  • Email address
  • Subject matter of your inquiry
  • Message content

This information is used solely to respond to your inquiries and is not shared with third parties.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit this website, certain information may be automatically collected, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Referring website addresses

This information is collected for analytics purposes to improve website functionality and user experience.

2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help the website remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.

Types of Cookies Used

Managing Cookies

You can control cookie preferences through:

  • The cookie banner that appears on your first visit
  • Your browser settings (though disabling all cookies may affect website functionality)

Your cookie preferences are stored for 365 days, after which you'll be asked to confirm your preferences again.

3. How I Use Your Information

Information collected is used for the following purposes:

  • Communication: To respond to inquiries sent through the contact form
  • Website Improvement: To analyze user behavior and improve website content and functionality
  • Security: To protect against spam, abuse, and security threats
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

I do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Information may be shared only in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help operate the website (e.g., hosting providers). These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
  • Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of FitSaudi Journey, users, or others

5. Third-Party Links

This website contains links to external websites (such as authoritative fitness resources mentioned in reviews). I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. I recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

External links are marked with appropriate attributes (rel="nofollow noopener") for your security.

6. Data Security

I implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Secure hosting infrastructure
  • Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
  • Regular security updates and monitoring
  • Limited access to personal information

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While I strive to protect your information, I cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

Personal information submitted through the contact form is retained for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and maintain communication records. Analytics data is retained according to the policies of the analytics provider used.

You may request deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting me at marcus@fitsaudijourney.com.

8. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request access to personal information I hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Objection: Object to the processing of your personal information
  • Data Portability: Request transfer of your information to another service
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing (for non-essential features)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at marcus@fitsaudijourney.com.

9. Children's Privacy

This website is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information, please contact me, and I will delete such information promptly.

10. International Visitors

This website is operated from Saudi Arabia. If you are visiting from another country, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Saudi Arabia or other countries where service providers are located. By using this website, you consent to such transfer of information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.

Significant changes will be communicated through a notice on the website's homepage. Continued use of the website after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Marcus Al-Rashid
FitSaudi Journey
Email: marcus@fitsaudijourney.com
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

I will respond to all legitimate requests within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days.

13. Consent

By using this website, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please discontinue use of the website.