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Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Flexibilityrecoverypath ("we," "our," or "the publication"), operating at flexibilityrecoverypath.info, collects, uses, and protects information when you visit and read our editorial content. We are committed to handling your data transparently and responsibly.

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Who We Are

Flexibilityrecoverypath is an editorial publication dedicated to sharing informational articles, guides, and research-based content on topics related to physical flexibility, mobility, and recovery practices.

Data Controller:
Flexibilityrecoverypath Editorial
Esplanadi 108, Tampere, Finland
Email: [email protected]

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Data We Collect

As an editorial platform, we collect only minimal data necessary to operate and improve the reading experience. This includes:

Automatically Collected Data:
IP address (anonymised), browser type, device type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referral URLs — collected via analytics tools for editorial audience research.
Voluntarily Submitted Data:
If you contact us via our feedback or contact form, we collect your name and email address solely to respond to your message.
Newsletter Sign-Up (if applicable):
If you choose to subscribe to our editorial digest, we store your email address to send periodic content updates. You may unsubscribe at any time.

We do not collect sensitive personal data, payment information, or health records of any kind.

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How We Use Your Data

All data we collect is used strictly for editorial and operational purposes. Specifically, we use it to:

📊 Understand our readership

Analyse which topics and articles resonate most with readers to improve our editorial output.

📬 Respond to inquiries

Reply to content feedback, corrections, or editorial questions submitted by readers.

🛡️ Ensure site security

Monitor for malicious traffic, spam, and ensure stable, secure access to our content.

📰 Deliver content updates

Send newsletter subscribers relevant new articles and editorial highlights — only with explicit consent.

We do not use your data for profiling, automated decision-making, or any form of targeted advertising based on personal data.

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Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to maintain basic functionality and gather anonymous usage statistics.

Cookie Type	Purpose	Duration
Essential	Basic site navigation and functionality	Session
Analytics	Anonymous page view statistics (e.g. Google Analytics)	Up to 2 years
Preferences	Remembering language or display preferences	1 year

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the usability of certain site features. We do not use cookies for advertising or cross-site tracking.

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Third-Party Services

To operate this editorial platform, we work with a limited number of trusted third-party providers. Each is bound by their own privacy policies and applicable data protection regulations.

Google Analytics
Used to measure anonymous readership metrics. IP addresses are anonymised. Data is processed in accordance with Google's privacy policy. You may opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Hosting Provider
Our website is hosted on a third-party server. The hosting provider may process server logs containing IP addresses for security and uptime monitoring purposes.
Email Service Provider
If you subscribe to our editorial newsletter, your email is stored with our email platform provider solely for the purpose of delivering content updates. We do not share or sell subscriber lists.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third parties for marketing or commercial purposes.

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Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy:

→ Contact form messages: Retained for up to 12 months after our response, then securely deleted.
→ Newsletter email addresses: Retained until you unsubscribe, after which they are removed within 30 days.
→ Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymised data may be retained for up to 26 months for editorial trend analysis.
→ Server logs: Retained for up to 90 days for security monitoring, then automatically purged.

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Your Rights Under GDPR

As we are based in Finland (EU), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies. As a reader and visitor, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

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Right of Access

Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

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Right to Rectification

Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

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Right to Erasure

Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").

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Right to Restriction

Request that we limit how we process your data in certain circumstances.

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Right to Portability

Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

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Right to Object

Object to certain types of processing, including analytics.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Finnish Data Protection Ombudsman (tietosuoja.fi).

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Children's Privacy

Our editorial content is intended for adult readers. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 16. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will delete that data without delay.

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Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our editorial practices or applicable law. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acknowledgement of the updated policy.

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Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your data rights, or want to provide feedback on our editorial content, please reach out to our team.

Publication: Flexibilityrecoverypath

Address: Esplanadi 108, Tampere, Finland

Privacy enquiries: [email protected]

Editorial feedback: [email protected]

We aim to respond to all privacy-related requests within 30 calendar days.