Privacy Policy

Effective Date : June 12, 2026Last Updated : June 12, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how NutriSparc (also referred to as “we”, “us”, or “this site”) collects, uses, protects, and shares information when you visit or interact with nutrisparc.com (the “website”).

NutriSparc is operated from Quebec, Canada. We aim to comply with applicable data protection laws including the Quebec Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector (Law 25), the Canadian Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA / CPRA) where applicable.

Who We Are

NutriSparc is a small editorial operation publishing supplement reviews, comparisons, and educational content. For the purposes of data protection law, NutriSparc acts as the data controller for the personal information described in this policy.

For privacy-related inquiries, you can contact us through our Contact page (use subject Privacy in your message), or directly at the email address provided there.

Information We Collect

We aim to collect the minimum information necessary to operate the site and respond to inquiries.

Information You Provide Directly

When you submit a contact form, we collect:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • The subject of your message
  • The content of your message
  • Any additional information you choose to include

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the website, certain information is collected automatically through cookies, analytics tools, and standard server logs. This may include:

  • IP address (in some cases truncated or anonymized depending on the tool)
  • Browser type, version, and language
  • Operating system and device type
  • Referring URL (the page you came from)
  • Pages visited on NutriSparc and time spent on each
  • Approximate geographic location (typically country and region, not precise location)
  • Date and time of access

Cookies and Similar Technologies

This website may use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Strictly necessary cookies — required for the site to function (load preferences, security)
  • Analytics cookies — to understand how visitors use the site (aggregated, not used for individual profiling)
  • Affiliate tracking cookies — set when you click an affiliate link, used by affiliate partners to attribute referrals

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality. We do not use cookies for advertising retargeting or for selling data to advertising networks.

Affiliate Links

Some links on NutriSparc are affiliate links. When you click an affiliate link, the affiliate partner (such as the supplement brand or an affiliate network like Amazon Associates or Impact) may set cookies and collect information about your visit. These third-party data practices are governed by the affiliate partner’s own privacy policy, not by NutriSparc.

Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR / EU Visitors)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or Switzerland, our legal bases for processing your personal data include:

  • Consent — for non-essential cookies and analytics where consent is required
  • Legitimate interests — for operating the site, preventing abuse, and improving content (in a manner that does not override your fundamental rights)
  • Performance of a request — to respond to your contact form submissions
  • Legal obligation — to comply with applicable laws

How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

  • Operate and maintain the website
  • Respond to your inquiries and correspondence
  • Improve site content, layout, and user experience
  • Monitor traffic patterns and detect technical issues
  • Prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
  • Manage affiliate relationships and verify referral attribution
  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell personal information, and we do not share personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

Who Has Access to Your Information

Personal information may be accessed by:

  • NutriSparc editorial team — for inquiry responses and site operation
  • Hosting provider — automatically, for technical hosting and security
  • Analytics provider — in aggregated form, for traffic analysis
  • Form submission service (WPForms or equivalent) — for storing and routing contact form submissions
  • Email service provider — when responding to your inquiries
  • Affiliate networks — for tracking attributed referrals (limited to data set by their own cookies)

These third-party processors are bound by their own data protection obligations and process data on our behalf.

International Data Transfers

NutriSparc operates from Canada. Some service providers we use (hosting, analytics, email) may be located in the United States, the European Union, or other jurisdictions. Where personal data is transferred outside your jurisdiction, we rely on appropriate safeguards as required by applicable law, including standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions where available.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy:

  • Contact form submissions : retained for up to 24 months after the last correspondence, then deleted unless an ongoing business relationship justifies longer retention
  • Server logs : typically retained for 30 to 90 days for security and troubleshooting purposes
  • Analytics data : aggregated and may be retained longer, but in a form that does not allow individual identification
  • Affiliate tracking data : retained per the affiliate partner’s own retention schedule

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Rights under GDPR (EU / UK / EEA)

  • Right of access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Right to rectification — request correction of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”) — request deletion of your data
  • Right to restriction of processing — request that we limit how we use your data
  • Right to data portability — request your data in a portable format
  • Right to object — object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Right to withdraw consent — where processing is based on consent
  • Right to lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority

Rights under Quebec Law 25

  • Right to access the personal information we hold about you
  • Right to correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Right to be informed about the use of automated decision-making (NutriSparc does not currently use automated decision-making)
  • Right to portability (effective September 2024)
  • Right to de-indexation of certain content under specific conditions

Rights under CCPA / CPRA (California Residents)

  • Right to know what categories of personal information we collect and how it is used
  • Right to delete personal information we have collected
  • Right to correct inaccurate personal information
  • Right to opt out of “sale” or “sharing” — note: NutriSparc does not sell personal information
  • Right to limit use of sensitive personal information
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us through the Contact page using subject Privacy Request. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law (typically 30 days under GDPR, 30 days under Law 25, 45 days under CCPA).

We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.

Children’s Privacy

NutriSparc is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us so we can promptly delete it.

Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include HTTPS encryption, hosting security practices, and limited access to submitted data. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Breach Notification

In the event of a confidentiality incident that presents a risk of serious injury (as defined under Quebec Law 25) or a personal data breach (as defined under GDPR), we will notify affected individuals and applicable supervisory authorities in accordance with the law.

Third-Party Websites

NutriSparc links to third-party websites, including supplement brand sites, retailers, and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of those external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Automated Decision-Making

NutriSparc does not currently use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal effects or similarly significant effects on individuals.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, provide additional notice. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact for Privacy Inquiries

For any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us through the Contact page using subject Privacy Request.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority in your jurisdiction:

  • Quebec residents : Commission d’accès à l’information du Québec (CAI) — cai.gouv.qc.ca
  • Canadian residents (federal) : Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada — priv.gc.ca
  • EU residents : your national data protection authority
  • California residents : California Privacy Protection Agency — [cppa.ca.gov