Privacy Policy

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Last Updated: June 2026

Your privacy is critically important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, and the steps we take to protect it. By using GutBrainCode, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

1. What Information We Collect

We collect minimal personal information to keep your browsing experience safe and functional. This information is gathered in the following ways:
  • Information You Voluntarily Provide: If you contact us via our contact form or send an email, you provide your name and email address. Additionally, if you leave a comment on our blog posts, the information you input (such as your name or display name) will be processed. We use this information solely to interact with you and manage community discussions.
  • Usage and Technical Data: When you visit our website, our servers automatically record certain information sent by your browser. This data may include your computer’s IP address, browser type and version, the pages you visit, the time and date of your visit, and how you interact with the site. We use this "Device Information" to understand visitor trends and improve the website user experience.

2. Cookies and Third-Party Advertising (Google AdSense)

We use cookies to enhance your experience, analyze website traffic, and serve advertisements.
  • Google AdSense & Third-Party Cookies: Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to GutBrainCode or other websites on the internet. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to this site and/or other sites on the Internet.
  • Opting Out: You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can manage or disable cookies completely through your individual browser settings.
  • Third-Party Analytics: We use services like Google Analytics to monitor and analyze website traffic. These services use their own cookies to collect aggregated, anonymous data about our audience.
  • Affiliate Links: When you click on any product or affiliate link on our site, a third-party partner may use a cookie to track your click for tracking and commission purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used for the following purposes:
  • To operate, maintain, and secure the website.
  • To monitor comment sections and keep our community free of spam.
  • To analyze traffic trends to improve our health and science content.
  • To communicate with you and respond directly to your inquiries.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others. We may share aggregated, non-personally identifiable technical information with our trusted business partners for the purposes mentioned above.
We will disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or to protect our legal rights, property, or the safety of our users and the public.

5. Data Security

We adopt appropriate data collection, storage, and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your data.

6. International Data Processing

GutBrainCode is operated out of Australia. By using our website, you understand that your information may be processed in Australia and other global jurisdictions. We are fully committed to complying with relevant data protection laws, including the Australian Privacy Act.

7. Your Rights

You have rights regarding the data we hold. You can request to see what non-personal data we have collected, request that we correct any inaccurate information, or withdraw your consent to our use of cookies at any time by changing your web browser settings.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to check this page periodically for any changes.

9. Contacting Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the practices of this site, please contact us at: gutbraincode@gmail.com

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