Effective Date: March 15, 2026 Last Updated: March 15, 2026
HealthspanWire (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website at healthspanwire.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide: When you subscribe to our newsletter or use our contact form, we collect your email address and any information you voluntarily submit.
Automatically collected information: We use Google Analytics to collect standard usage data including pages visited, time on site, referring URLs, browser type, device type, and approximate geographic location (country/region level). This data is collected through cookies and similar technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Deliver our newsletter and editorial content
- Respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form
- Analyze site traffic and usage patterns to improve our content
- Maintain and improve site functionality
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Health Content Disclaimer
HealthspanWire publishes editorial content about longevity science, aging biology, and healthspan research. This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations.
We do not collect personal health information, medical records, or biometric data from our readers. Any health-related topics discussed on this site are based on publicly available research and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice.
Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making decisions about your health based on information you read on this or any website.
4. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies for:
- Analytics (Google Analytics): To understand how visitors interact with our site. You can opt out via Google’s opt-out tool.
- Essential functionality: To support basic site features such as theme preferences.
We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking for ad targeting.
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Google Analytics — website analytics (Google Privacy Policy)
- Formspree — contact form processing (Formspree Privacy Policy)
- GitHub Pages — website hosting (GitHub Privacy Statement)
These services may collect data according to their own privacy policies.
6. Data Retention
We retain newsletter subscriber data for as long as you remain subscribed. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in each newsletter. Contact form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. Our site is served over HTTPS, and we limit data collection to what is necessary for our operations. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Children’s Privacy
HealthspanWire is not directed at individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Opt out of analytics tracking
- Unsubscribe from communications at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the address below.
10. International Visitors
This site is operated from and intended for a global audience. By using this site, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information as described in this policy.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
12. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out through our Contact page.