Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 25, 2025

Welcome to Diverticulitis.life. I created this website to share my journey with diverticulitis and provide resources that I wish I had when first diagnosed. Your privacy matters to me because, as someone with a chronic health condition, I understand the importance of keeping health information private and secure.

This Privacy Policy explains how Diverticulitis.life collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website. I've written this in plain language because legal jargon is the last thing any of us needs when managing digestive health issues.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Voluntarily

  • Contact information: If you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us, we collect your email address and any other information you choose to provide.
  • Comments and submissions: If you leave comments or share your own experiences on our blog posts or forums, we collect the information you submit.
  • Health information: I never directly collect your personal health information unless you voluntarily share it in comments, forum posts, or when contacting me.

Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage data: We collect information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent on pages, and links clicked.
  • Device information: We collect information about your device, including IP address, browser type, operating system, and screen resolution.
  • Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. More on this below.

How We Use Your Information

I use the information collected to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain our website
  • Improve and personalize your experience
  • Understand how visitors use our site
  • Develop new content, products, and features
  • Communicate with you, including responding to your comments or questions
  • Send newsletters if you've subscribed
  • Protect the website from spam and abuse

How We Protect Your Information

Your trust means everything to me. That's why I take reasonable measures to protect your information:

  • The website uses secure, encrypted connections (HTTPS)
  • I regularly update the website and security measures
  • I limit access to personal information to only those who need it
  • I never sell your personal information to third parties

However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, so I cannot guarantee absolute security.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Diverticulitis.life uses cookies, which are small text files stored on your device. These help the website function properly and allow me to understand how people use the site.

Types of cookies we use:

  • Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality
  • Analytics cookies: Help me understand how visitors interact with the website
  • Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect your experience on the site.

Third-Party Services

I use several third-party services to help run this website:

  • Google Analytics: Tracks website usage (Google's Privacy Policy)
  • Newsletter services: If you subscribe to updates (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit)
  • Hosting providers: To keep the website online and accessible
  • Comment systems: If you leave comments on posts

These services may collect information according to their own privacy policies.

Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have various rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: You can request copies of your personal information we hold
  • Correction: You can ask us to correct inaccurate information
  • Deletion: You can ask us to delete your personal information
  • Restriction: You can ask us to limit how we use your data
  • Objection: You can object to our use of your information
  • Data portability: You can ask for a copy of your data in a machine-readable format

If you're in the European Union, you have these rights under the GDPR. California residents have similar rights under the CCPA.

To exercise these rights, please contact me using the information below.

Children's Privacy

Diverticulitis.life is not directed at children under 16. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information to this site, please contact me, and I will remove it.

International Data Transfers

Since Diverticulitis.life is based in the United States but serves a global audience, your information may be transferred to and stored on servers located outside your country. By using this website, you consent to such transfers.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. I'll notify you of any significant changes by posting a notice on the website or sending you an email if you've subscribed to our newsletter.

Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact me at:

📧 Email: help@diverticulitis.life
🏢 Company: Diverticulitis.Life is operated by XIM., JSC
📍 Address: To 37, Cum 6, Phu Thuong, Tay Ho, HN, VN

A Personal Note

As someone living with diverticulitis, I created this site to help others navigate this challenging condition. I treat your information with the same care and respect I would want for my own. Thank you for trusting Diverticulitis.life as a resource on your health journey.

This Privacy Policy is written in the spirit of transparency and does not constitute legal advice. If you have specific legal questions about your data rights, please consult with a qualified attorney.

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