Privacy Policy
What This Policy Means for You
- We don't sell your personal data. Ever.
- We use cookies and analytics to improve the site — you can opt out of non-essential tracking.
- If you click an affiliate link, we earn a commission. Affiliate networks may set tracking cookies.
- We don't collect health information from you — only standard website usage data.
- Questions? Email privacy@glp1authority.com
1. Who We Are
GLP1Authority.com ("GLP1Authority," "we," "us," or "our") is an independent editorial website that reviews and compares GLP-1 weight loss telehealth programs. We are not a healthcare provider. We do not prescribe medications or provide medical services. Our website is operated for informational, educational, and affiliate marketing purposes.
Contact: privacy@glp1authority.com
2. Information We Collect
2a. Information You Provide to Us
- Contact forms: name, email address, message
- Newsletter subscription: email address
- Quiz responses: anonymous health-preference data (BMI range, insurance status, budget, medication preferences) — we do not link quiz responses to identifiable individuals
- Email correspondence: any information you include in emails to us
2b. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit GLP1Authority.com, our servers and analytics systems automatically collect:
- IP address (anonymized for analytics; not stored in identifiable form)
- Pages visited, time on page, scroll depth
- Referring website or search query
- Browser type, operating system, device type (desktop/mobile/tablet)
- Session and page view data
2c. Affiliate Tracking Data
When you click outbound affiliate links on our site, affiliate tracking technology (cookies, pixels, or URL parameters) may record:
- That you clicked a link from GLP1Authority
- The time and date of the click
- Your subsequent enrollment in an affiliate program (for commission attribution)
This data is processed by our affiliate partners (Impact, Katalys) under their own privacy policies. GLP1Authority receives aggregate conversion data — we do not receive your personal health information or enrollment details from affiliate partners.
2d. Cookies
We use the following types of cookies:
| Type | Purpose | Can You Opt Out? |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Required for basic site functionality (navigation, session management) | No — required for site to work |
| Analytics Cookies | Google Analytics — aggregate usage statistics (page views, referrers, device types) | Yes — via cookie banner or Google Analytics opt-out |
| Affiliate Tracking Cookies | Impact, Katalys — attribution of affiliate link clicks to GLP1Authority | Yes — via cookie banner (note: opting out doesn't affect your cost or access) |
| Preference Cookies | Remember quiz progress or display preferences | Yes — via cookie banner |
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to questions and correspondence you send to us
- Deliver newsletters you've subscribed to (with unsubscribe link in every email)
- Improve our editorial content by understanding aggregate reader behavior
- Fulfill our affiliate marketing obligations (attribution tracking)
- Analyze site performance and identify technical issues
- Comply with legal obligations
We do NOT use your information to:
- Build advertising profiles or sell data to marketers
- Target you with behavioral advertising
- Share your personal data with GLP-1 providers featured on our site
- Make automated decisions that produce legal or significant effects on you
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For visitors in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal bases for processing personal data are:
- Legitimate interests: analytics, affiliate tracking, site improvement
- Consent: newsletter subscriptions, non-essential cookies
- Contractual necessity: responding to your contact form inquiries
- Legal obligation: compliance with applicable laws
You have the right to object to processing based on legitimate interests. Contact privacy@glp1authority.com.
5. How We Share Information
We do not sell personal data. We share limited information with:
| Recipient | What We Share / Why |
|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Anonymized usage data for site analytics. Google Privacy Policy applies. |
| Impact (impact.com) | Affiliate click and conversion attribution data. Impact Privacy Policy applies. |
| Katalys Network | Affiliate click and conversion attribution data. Katalys Privacy Policy applies. |
| Email Service Provider (ConvertKit or equivalent) | Email address (newsletter subscribers only). Provider's Privacy Policy applies. |
| Law enforcement / legal process | If required by valid legal process (court order, subpoena). We will notify you if permitted. |
We require all third-party processors to maintain appropriate data security measures and to use data only for the purposes we specify.
6. Data Retention
- Contact form submissions: 24 months from receipt
- Newsletter subscriber data: retained while subscription is active; deleted within 30 days of unsubscribe
- Analytics data: 26 months (Google Analytics default; may be adjusted)
- Affiliate tracking data: per affiliate network terms (typically 90 days for conversion window)
- Server logs: 30 days
7. Your Rights
7a. All Users
- Right to access: Request a copy of personal data we hold about you
- Right to correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Right to withdraw consent: For newsletter subscriptions or cookie consent, withdraw at any time
7b. EEA / UK Users (GDPR / UK GDPR)
All rights above, plus:
- Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Right to lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority
7c. California Users (CCPA / CPRA)
- Right to know: What personal information we collect, use, share
- Right to delete: Request deletion of personal information
- Right to opt out of sale: We do not sell personal information
- Right to non-discrimination: Exercising your rights will not affect your access to our site
- Shine the Light: California residents may request disclosure of personal information shared with third parties for direct marketing (we do not share for direct marketing)
To exercise any right: email privacy@glp1authority.com with subject line "Privacy Rights Request." We will respond within 30 days (GDPR: within 1 month; CCPA: within 45 days).
8. Children's Privacy
GLP1Authority is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 16. GLP-1 medications are prescribed exclusively to adults (18+), and our content addresses adult medical decisions. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, contact privacy@glp1authority.com and we will delete it promptly.
9. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures including HTTPS encryption, access controls, and regular security reviews. No internet transmission is 100% secure. We will notify affected users if a data breach materially affects their personal information, as required by applicable law.
10. Third-Party Links
Our site contains links to GLP-1 provider websites, affiliate networks, and other third-party sites. This Privacy Policy applies only to GLP1Authority.com. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit through our links.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised effective date. For material changes, we will provide notice via a banner on our homepage for 30 days.
12. Contact
Privacy inquiries: privacy@glp1authority.com
Editorial inquiries: editorial@glp1authority.com
Company: GLP1Authority.com