At 239cafe.com, your privacy is not just a priority—it’s a responsibility we take seriously. We are deeply committed to safeguarding your personal information while delivering high-quality, science-backed health and wellness content. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect the information you provide when visiting or interacting with our website.
By accessing or using 239cafe.com, you agree to the terms laid out in this policy. If you do not agree, we kindly ask you to discontinue using the site.
1. Who We Are
239cafe.com is a health and wellness-focused digital platform providing information, inspiration, and support for individuals seeking to improve their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Our content is tailored to help you make informed decisions through real-life advice, expert-reviewed articles, and habit-building strategies.
As a content-first site, we do not sell physical products. However, we may partner with trusted third-party providers for email subscriptions, analytics, and ad services, all governed by privacy compliance regulations.
2. What Information We Collect
We collect two main types of information:
A. Personal Information
This includes identifiable information you voluntarily provide, such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Comments you submit on blog posts
- Contact messages
- Newsletter sign-ups
You may choose to give us this information when:
- Submitting a contact form
- Signing up for our newsletter
- Participating in surveys, contests, or giveaways
- Posting a comment on an article
We only collect personal information that you knowingly provide and for which you grant us permission to use.
B. Non-Personal / Automatically Collected Information
This includes data collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and screen size
- Operating system
- Time spent on pages
- Referring website URLs
- Pages visited and navigation path
This data helps us understand user behavior and improve your experience.
3. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used strictly for purposes that support our mission to offer a better user experience, such as:
- Responding to your inquiries or messages
- Sending you newsletters or content updates (if subscribed)
- Moderating blog comments to ensure a respectful community
- Analyzing visitor behavior to optimize website layout and content
- Preventing spam, fraud, and security threats
- Enhancing the relevance of content or ads (when applicable)
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
To enhance your browsing experience, 239cafe.com uses cookies—small files placed on your device that remember your preferences.
We use:
- Necessary Cookies for functionality (e.g., comment forms)
- Performance Cookies for visitor analytics (Google Analytics)
- Advertising Cookies (if applicable in the future) for personalized ad content
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, although this may affect site usability.
5. Email Communications and Opt-Out
When you sign up for our newsletter, you give us consent to email you curated health tips, content updates, or special announcements.
We use a trusted third-party email provider (e.g., Mailchimp or ConvertKit) to manage subscriptions securely. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails.
We do not send spam or irrelevant promotions. Your inbox deserves better—and we respect that.
6. How We Store and Protect Data
We take strong measures to safeguard your data, including:
- Secure SSL encryption (HTTPS)
- Use of trusted web hosting providers with strong firewall protection
- Regular security updates to our CMS and plugins
- Limited access to personal information (staff only)
- Password-protected admin panels
However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. While we do our best, we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
7. Third-Party Services
We may use the following third-party services:
- Google Analytics: For visitor tracking and site performance insights.
- Email Marketing Providers: To deliver newsletters securely.
- Social Sharing Tools: To allow easy sharing of our content.
- Ad Networks (optional in future): To display relevant health-related ads.
These services may collect data in accordance with their privacy policies. We recommend reviewing those individual policies if you have concerns.
8. Embedded Content from Other Sites
Our blog posts may include embedded content (videos, articles, etc.). This content behaves the same as if you visited the original site.
These websites may collect data, use cookies, or monitor interactions. We do not control how third-party sites handle your data.
9. Comment Policy and User-Generated Content
When you leave a comment on our website, we collect the data shown in the comment form, along with your IP address and browser user agent.
We moderate all comments to ensure respectful dialogue. Offensive, irrelevant, or spammy submissions may be deleted. We reserve the right to remove any comment at our discretion.
By posting, you give us the right to display and store your content on our platform.
10. Children’s Privacy
239cafe.com is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from minors.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately. We will take steps to remove such information promptly.
11. Your Rights and Choices
As a user, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct any inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent to marketing communications
- File a complaint with a privacy authority (if applicable)
To exercise these rights, contact us at: [your email/contact form]
12. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.
For example:
- Email sign-up data is retained until you unsubscribe
- Blog comments remain unless deleted by you or us
- Analytics data is typically anonymized and retained for performance evaluation
You can request removal of your data at any time.
13. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in law, technology, or business practices. When we do, we’ll post the updated version with the “Last Updated” date at the top.
Major changes will be communicated via site notices or email (if you’re subscribed).
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed.
14. Legal Basis for Processing (For EU Visitors – GDPR)
If you reside in the European Union, we process your personal information under the following legal bases:
- Your consent
- The necessity of data processing for fulfilling our obligations
- Compliance with legal requirements
- Legitimate interests such as site improvement and community engagement
You may withdraw your consent at any time.
15. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you may have the right to:
- Know what data we collect and how it’s used
- Request access or deletion of your personal data
- Opt-out of data selling (note: we do not sell personal data)
Contact us directly for any CCPA-related requests.
16. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy or this policy, you can reach us at:
Website: https://239cafe.com
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: [Insert physical address, if applicable]
We aim to respond to all inquiries within 7 business days.
Final Thoughts
We deeply value your trust and are committed to protecting your digital well-being. Privacy is more than just legal compliance—it’s about ethical responsibility. Whether you’re reading one article or becoming a regular visitor, we want you to feel safe and respected at every step.
Thank you for being part of the 239cafe.com community.