GDPR

GDPR Compliance Statement

Last Updated: January 25, 2026

Your Data Rights Matter

At LowCarbGlow.com, I take your privacy seriously especially if you’re visiting from the European Union. This page explains your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and how I protect your personal information.

If you have questions about anything on this page, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I’m here to help.

What Is GDPR?

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a comprehensive data protection law that applies to individuals located in the European Economic Area (EEA), which includes all EU member states plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway.

If you’re accessing LowCarbGlow.com from the EEA, you have specific rights regarding how your personal data is collected, used, stored, and protected. This statement explains those rights and how you can exercise them.

Your Rights Under GDPR

As an EU resident, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

1. Right to Access

You have the right to know what personal information I hold about you. You can request a copy of your data at any time, and I’ll provide it in a clear, accessible format.

2. Right to Rectification

If any of your personal information is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to have it corrected. Just let me know what needs to be updated, and I’ll fix it promptly.

3. Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”)

You can request that I delete your personal data under certain circumstances, such as:

• When the data is no longer necessary for the purposes it was collected
• When you withdraw consent and there’s no other legal basis for processing
• When you object to processing and there are no overriding legitimate grounds
• When the data has been unlawfully processed

4. Right to Restrict Processing

You can request that I limit how I use your personal data in certain situations, such as when you’re contesting the accuracy of the data or when you’ve objected to processing.

5. Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format. You can also request that I transfer your data directly to another service provider where technically feasible.

6. Right to Object

You can object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes at any time. If you object, I will stop processing your data for those purposes immediately.

7. Right to Withdraw Consent

If I’m processing your data based on your consent (such as for newsletter subscriptions), you can withdraw that consent at any time. This won’t affect any processing that happened before you withdrew consent.

8. Right to Lodge a Complaint

If you believe I’m not handling your data properly, you have the right to file a complaint with your local data protection authority. However, I’d really appreciate it if you’d contact me first so I can try to resolve the issue directly.

What Personal Data I Collect

Here’s a transparent breakdown of what information I collect from EU visitors and why:

Information You Provide Directly

Newsletter Subscriptions: Email address and optional first name (with your consent)
Contact Forms: Name, email address, and message content
Comments: Name, email address, website (optional), and comment content
Contest Entries: May include mailing address or social media handles (with your consent)

Information Collected Automatically

Cookies and Tracking: IP address, browser type, pages viewed, referring URLs, and timestamp data
Analytics Data: Aggregated, anonymized usage statistics via Google Analytics

For complete details, please see my full Privacy Policy.

Legal Basis for Processing Your Data

Under GDPR, I must have a lawful basis for processing your personal information. Here’s what applies to LowCarbGlow.com:

Consent: When you subscribe to my newsletter, leave comments, or submit contact forms, you’re giving explicit consent for me to process that information.

Legitimate Interests: I process certain data (like analytics) to improve the website experience, prevent fraud, and ensure site security. I’ve assessed that these legitimate interests don’t override your rights and freedoms.

Legal Obligations: In some cases, I may need to process data to comply with legal requirements.

How I Use Your Data

I only use your personal information for these purposes:

• Sending newsletter emails you’ve subscribed to
• Responding to your questions and comments
• Improving website functionality and user experience
• Analyzing site traffic and usage patterns (in anonymized form)
• Complying with legal obligations
• Protecting against fraudulent or illegal activity

I will never sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for their marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

Third-Party Data Processors

Some of your data may be processed by third-party services that help me run the website:

Email Marketing Platform: Mailchip – stores subscriber data securely
Analytics Services: Google Analytics – collects anonymized usage data
Advertising Networks: Google AdSense and potentially others – may use cookies for ad delivery
Web Hosting: Hostinger – stores website data securely

All third-party processors I work with are GDPR-compliant and have appropriate data protection agreements in place.

International Data Transfers

LowCarbGlow.com is hosted in the United States. If you’re accessing the site from the EU, your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

I ensure that any international data transfers comply with GDPR requirements through:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) with service providers
• Ensuring adequate data protection safeguards are in place
• Working only with processors who maintain GDPR compliance

Data Retention

I retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above:

Newsletter Subscribers: Until you unsubscribe
Comments: Indefinitely, unless you request deletion
Contact Form Messages: Up to 2 years
Analytics Data: Anonymized data may be retained indefinitely for statistical purposes

Cookies and Your Choices

I use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and understand how visitors use the site. You have full control over cookies:

Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
Analytics Cookies: Help me understand site usage (you can opt out)
Advertising Cookies: Used to display relevant ads (you can opt out)

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or opt out of personalized advertising via Google’s Ads Settings.

For more information, see my Privacy Policy.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of your GDPR rights, please contact me with your request. Include:

• Your full name and email address
• Which right you’re exercising (access, deletion, etc.)
• Specific details about your request
• Proof of identity (if needed for security purposes)

I will respond to your request within 30 days. If your request is complex or I receive multiple requests, I may need an additional 60 days but I’ll let you know within the first 30 days if that’s the case.

There’s no fee for exercising your rights unless your request is clearly unfounded, excessive, or repetitive.

Data Security

I take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction, including:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure hosting with regular security updates
• Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only
• Regular security assessments

However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. While I strive to protect your data, I cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

LowCarbGlow.com does not knowingly collect data from children under 16 (or the applicable age in your EU member state). If you’re a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information, please contact me immediately, and I will delete it.

Changes to This Statement

I may update this GDPR Compliance Statement periodically to reflect changes in data practices or legal requirements. When I make significant changes, I’ll update the “Last Updated” date and notify newsletter subscribers.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this GDPR Compliance Statement or want to exercise your data rights, please contact me:

Email: [email protected]
Contact Form: https://www.lowcarbglow.com/contact/
Website: www.lowcarbglow.com

EU Data Protection Officer (if applicable):
[Name]
[Email]

Mailing Address:
Chloe Peterson
LowCarbGlow.com
United States, Austin, TX 10001

Supervisory Authority

If you’re not satisfied with how I’ve handled your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority:

Find your local data protection authority: https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/board/members_en

However, I’d really appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns directly first. Please reach out, and I’ll do everything I can to resolve the issue.

Your privacy and trust mean everything to me. I’m committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your rights under GDPR. Thank you for being part of the LowCarbGlow community.

Chloe