Privacy Policy
Last Updated: June 2026
Diabetes Knowledge Hub is committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your data.
Diabetes Knowledge Hub (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website located at diabetesknowledgehub.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and what rights you have regarding your personal data.
By using this Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.
1. Who We Are
Diabetes Knowledge Hub is an independent educational website providing information about diabetes, insulin resistance, and related health topics. We are not a healthcare provider, medical practice, or health insurance entity.
Contact for privacy matters: info@diabetesknowledgehub.com
2. What Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
When you use the contact form on this Site, you may provide:
- Your name
- Your email address
- The subject and content of your message
We collect this information only when you choose to submit it. You are never required to provide personal information simply to read content on this Site.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, certain information is collected automatically by our servers and third-party services:
- IP address — used for security and spam prevention
- Browser type and version
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring URL (the page that linked you to us)
- Date and time of visit
This information is collected through server logs, cookies, and third-party analytics and advertising tools described below.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate and improve the Site. A cookie is a small text file stored on your device by your browser.
Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Site to function. They cannot be switched off. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as filling in forms or setting privacy preferences.
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the Site — which pages are most visited, how long visitors stay, and where they come from. This data is aggregated and anonymous. Google Analytics sets cookies to distinguish users and sessions.
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, you may install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
Advertising Cookies
This Site participates in Google AdSense, a third-party advertising programme operated by Google LLC. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve advertisements based on your prior visits to this Site and other websites. These interest-based advertisements are governed by Google’s advertising policies.
To opt out of personalised advertising by Google, visit Google’s Ads Settings or www.aboutads.info.
Affiliate Tracking Cookies
Some links on this Site — particularly in our Recommended Supplements section — are affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, a cookie may be set by the affiliate programme to track the referral. We receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. See Section 7 (Affiliate Disclosure) for full details.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Instructions vary by browser:
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to your enquiries — when you contact us via the form, we use your name and email to reply
- To improve the Site — analytics data helps us understand what content is most useful and how to make the Site better
- To serve relevant advertising — through Google AdSense, which helps fund the Site
- To prevent fraud and abuse — IP addresses and server logs help us identify and block spam or malicious activity
- To comply with legal obligations — we retain certain records as required by applicable law
We do not use your personal information to make automated decisions that significantly affect you.
5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
We share information only in the following circumstances:
Service Providers
We work with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate the Site:
- Google Analytics (web analytics) — Privacy Policy
- Google AdSense (advertising) — Privacy Policy
- WPForms (contact form processing) — Privacy Policy
- LiteSpeed Cache (site performance) — data processed on our own servers
These providers are contractually obligated to handle your data securely and only for the purposes we specify.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental authority, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or the public.
Business Transfers
If Diabetes Knowledge Hub is sold, merged, or transferred, your information may be included in the transferred assets. We would notify users before any such transfer and the incoming party would be bound by this Privacy Policy.
6. Important Notice Regarding Health Information
We are not a healthcare provider. Diabetes Knowledge Hub is an educational website. We do not collect, store, or process health records, medical histories, or treatment information. Any health-related information you share in a contact form message is used only to understand and respond to your enquiry and is treated as strictly confidential.
This Site is not subject to HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) because we are not a covered entity under that law. However, we treat any health-related information shared with us with the highest level of care and confidentiality, and we will never disclose it to third parties without your explicit consent except as required by law.
7. Affiliate Disclosure
Some links on Diabetes Knowledge Hub — including those in the Recommended Supplements section — are affiliate links. This means that if you click a link and make a qualifying purchase, we may receive a small commission from the retailer at no additional cost to you.
Our affiliate relationships currently include programmes operated by:
- Amazon Associates
- Dr. Berg’s health product range
- Sports Research
Our editorial content and recommendations are not influenced by affiliate relationships. We only recommend products that we believe are genuinely relevant and beneficial to our audience. All affiliate content is clearly associated with the relevant section of the Site. This disclosure is required under the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines on endorsements and testimonials.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected:
- Contact form submissions: retained for up to 12 months, after which they are permanently deleted
- Analytics data: retained by Google Analytics according to our configured retention period (26 months by default)
- Server logs: retained for up to 90 days for security purposes
9. Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
For Users in the European Union / UK (GDPR)
- Right of access — you can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to rectification — you can ask us to correct inaccurate data
- Right to erasure — you can ask us to delete your personal data
- Right to object — you can object to our processing of your data for certain purposes
- Right to data portability — you can request your data in a machine-readable format
- Right to withdraw consent — where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time
For California Residents (CCPA)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, California residents have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected about them
- Know whether personal information is sold or disclosed and to whom
- Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
- Request deletion of their personal information
- Not be discriminated against for exercising their privacy rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@diabetesknowledgehub.com. We will respond to verified requests within 30 days.
10. Children's Privacy
This Site is intended for users aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will promptly delete it. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately.
11. Third-Party Websites
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including medical organisations, research institutions, and affiliate partners. This Privacy Policy applies only to Diabetes Knowledge Hub. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.
12. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include HTTPS encryption, regular security monitoring, and access controls on our systems.
No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
For significant changes that materially affect how we handle your personal data, we will make reasonable efforts to notify users through a prominent notice on the Site.
14. Contact Us for Privacy Enquiries
If you have questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal data, please contact us:
Email: info@diabetesknowledgehub.com
Response time: Within 30 days of receiving your request
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your national or regional data protection authority if you believe we have not handled your personal data in accordance with applicable law.
This Privacy Policy was last reviewed and updated in June 2026. It applies to all users of diabetesknowledgehub.com.