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Privacy Policy

How BrainBoostJournal collects, uses, and protects your personal information.

📅 Effective Date: [INSERT DATE] 🔄 Last Updated: [INSERT DATE] 🌐 Website: BrainBoostJournal.com
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Who We Are

Welcome to BrainBoostJournal.com ("we," "our," or "us"). This website publishes educational content, reviews, and recommendations related to cognitive health and nutritional supplements.

We operate as an affiliate marketing publisher. This means some links on our site may be affiliate links — when you click them and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit our site, how we use it, and what choices you have.

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Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

Category Examples How Collected
Contact Information Name, email address Forms, newsletter sign-ups
Usage Data Pages visited, time on site, referring URL, clicks Analytics tools (Google Analytics, etc.)
Device & Technical Data IP address, browser type, operating system, screen resolution Automatically via server logs
Cookie Data Session IDs, preference settings, ad tracking IDs Cookies and pixels placed on your browser
Communication Data Messages sent via contact forms Voluntary submission
Note: We do not directly process payments or store credit card information. Any purchases made through links on our site are processed by the respective merchant under their own privacy and security policies.
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How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To operate, maintain, and improve the website and its content
  • To send newsletters, updates, and promotional emails (only if you opted in)
  • To respond to your inquiries or support requests
  • To analyze website traffic and user behavior for performance optimization
  • To track affiliate referrals and measure campaign performance
  • To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
  • To display relevant advertisements and retargeting ads via third-party platforms

We process your data based on your consent (where applicable), our legitimate business interests, and compliance with legal obligations.

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Cookies & Tracking Technologies

BrainBoostJournal uses cookies, pixel tags, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and support our marketing activities.

Cookie TypePurpose
Essential CookiesRequired for the website to function properly
Analytics CookiesTrack visitor behavior to improve content (e.g., Google Analytics)
Marketing / Advertising CookiesUsed for retargeting and ad performance (e.g., Facebook Pixel, Google Ads)
Affiliate Tracking CookiesTrack referral clicks to attribute commissions correctly
Preference CookiesRemember your settings and preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Note that disabling cookies may affect some functionality of the site.

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, visit: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. To opt out of interest-based advertising, visit optout.aboutads.info or youronlinechoices.eu.

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Affiliate Disclosure

BrainBoostJournal participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means we earn a commission when you click certain links and complete a purchase — at no extra cost to you.

FTC Compliance: In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines, we clearly disclose affiliate relationships on any page containing affiliate links. Our editorial opinions and content recommendations are independent of these partnerships.

Affiliate tracking is facilitated via cookies placed on your device when you click an affiliate link. These cookies allow the merchant to identify that you were referred by our site. We do not receive or store your purchase details or payment information from these transactions.

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Third-Party Services

We integrate with a number of third-party services that may collect data independently under their own privacy policies. These may include:

  • Google Analytics & Google Ads – website traffic analysis and advertising
  • Facebook / Meta Pixel – retargeting and conversion tracking
  • Email Service Providers (e.g., Mailchimp, ActiveCampaign, AWeber) – email list management
  • Affiliate Networks (e.g., ClickBank, Commission Junction, Impact, ShareASale) – commission tracking
  • Hosting & CDN Providers – website delivery and server infrastructure
  • Heatmap & Session Tools (e.g., Hotjar, Microsoft Clarity) – user experience analysis

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

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Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or opt-in through any form on this website, we will send you email communications related to brain health, cognitive supplements, special offers, and updates.

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email, or by contacting us directly. Upon unsubscribing, we will remove your email from our active mailing list within a commercially reasonable timeframe.

We do not send unsolicited emails. By providing your email address, you consent to receiving communications from us in accordance with this policy.

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Data Sharing & Selling

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service providers: trusted vendors who assist in operating the website (hosting, email delivery, analytics) under confidentiality agreements
  • Legal compliance: when required by law, court order, or government authority
  • Business transfer: in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, data may be transferred as part of that transaction
  • Protection of rights: to protect the safety, rights, or property of BrainBoostJournal, our users, or others
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Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable law.

Email subscribers' data is retained until they unsubscribe or request deletion. Website analytics data is typically retained for up to 26 months (as per default Google Analytics settings). Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months unless ongoing communication is needed.

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Your Rights

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

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Opt-out: Opt out of marketing emails or data sharing for advertising purposes
  • Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw it at any time

California Residents (CCPA): You have the right to know what personal information is collected, to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data), and to request deletion of your personal information.

EU/UK Residents (GDPR): You have the rights described above and the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

To exercise any of your rights, please contact us at the email below.

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Children's Privacy

BrainBoostJournal is intended for adults only. Our website and products are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 18, we will promptly delete it.

If you believe we have collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately.

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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.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

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Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please reach out to us:

Get in Touch

We're happy to answer any questions about your privacy or personal data.

privacy@brainboostjournal.com