We may collect the following types of information when you visit our site:

• Usage data — pages visited, time spent, browser type, and IP address (collected automatically via Google Analytics)
• Contact information — name and email address if you fill out our contact form
• Comments — name, email, and website if you leave a comment on a recipe post
• Cookies — small files stored on your browser to improve your experience

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate and improve The Healthy Lab website
• Respond to your questions and messages
• Analyze website traffic and user behavior (via Google Analytics)
• Display relevant advertisements (via Google AdSense)
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use:

• Essential cookies — required for basic site functionality
• Analytics cookies — Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site
• Advertising cookies — Google AdSense to show relevant ads

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site or other websites on the Internet.

Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

The Healthy Lab is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will delete such information.

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

• The right to access the personal data we hold about you
• The right to request correction or deletion of your data
• The right to opt out of data collection for advertising purposes

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.