Privacy Policy

Introduction

FQ Guide ("we," "us," "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

Please read this policy carefully. By using this website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

Information You Provide Voluntarily:

We collect information only if you choose to provide it:

• • Contact Information: If you contact us via email or contact form, we collect your email address and message content
• • No Account Required: We do not require registration or user accounts
• • No Purchases: We do not currently sell products or collect payment information

Information Collected Automatically:

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information:

Information We Do NOT Collect:

• • We do NOT collect personal health information
• • We do NOT collect payment information (no e-commerce)
• • We do NOT collect precise geolocation data
• • We do NOT require or collect passwords or login credentials
• • We do NOT knowingly collect information from children under 13

We use collected information solely for:

Analytics & Improvement:

• • Understanding how visitors use the site
• • Identifying which content is most helpful
• • Improving site navigation and user experience
• • Detecting and fixing technical issues

Communication:

• • Responding if you contact us with questions
• • We will NOT add you to mailing lists without explicit consent
• • We will NOT sell your email address

Legal Compliance:

• • Complying with applicable laws and regulations
• • Responding to legal requests if required

3. How We Share Your Information

Third-Party Services We Use:

• Google Analytics:
  • • Processes anonymized usage data
  • • Google Analytics Privacy Policy
  • • Google Analytics Opt-out

Legal Requirements:

We may disclose information if required by:

• • Law enforcement or legal process
• • Protection of our rights or property
• • Prevention of fraud or illegal activity

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by websites you visit. They help websites remember your preferences and analyze how you use the site.

Our Cookie Use:

• Essential Cookies:
  • • Required for basic site functionality
  • • Cannot be disabled without breaking the site
• Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics):
  • • Track how visitors use the site
  • • Help us improve content and navigation
  • • Can be disabled in browser settings

How to Control Cookies:

• • Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies. Visit aboutcookies.org for instructions.
• • Note: Disabling cookies may affect site functionality
• • Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

If You Are in the European Economic Area (EEA):

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• • Access: Request a copy of data we hold about you
• • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• • Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• • Restriction: Request we limit how we use your data
• • Portability: Request data in a portable format
• • Objection: Object to certain types of processing
• • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing

If You Are in California:

Under CCPA, you have the right to:

• • Know what personal information we collect
• • Know if we sell or disclose your information
• • Say no to the sale of your information (we don't sell data)
• • Access your personal information
• • Request deletion of your information
• • Non-discrimination for exercising your rights

How to Exercise Your Rights: Contact us (see Contact section below). We will respond within 30 days.

How We Protect Your Information:

• • HTTPS Encryption: All data transmitted to our site is encrypted
• • Limited Data Collection: We minimize data collection
• • No Sensitive Data Storage: We don't store medical or financial information
• • Secure Hosting: Our website is hosted on secure platforms

Limitations:

No method of internet transmission is 100% secure. While we use reasonable measures to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Responsibility:

• • Keep your email password secure
• • Be cautious about what you share when contacting us
• • Don't include sensitive medical details in unsecured emails

7. Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to external sites (PubMed, FDA, research journals, etc.).

8. Children's Privacy

This website is not intended for children under 13 years of age.

• • We do not knowingly collect information from children
• • If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, contact us immediately
• • We will delete any such information promptly

9. International Users

Data Transfer:

If you access this website from outside the United States:

• • Your information may be transferred to and stored on servers in the US
• • Privacy laws in the US may differ from your country
• • By using this site, you consent to this transfer

GDPR Compliance:

For EEA users, we comply with GDPR requirements regarding data transfer and processing.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We May Update This Policy:

• • To reflect changes in our practices
• • To comply with new legal requirements
• • To clarify our policies

How We Notify You:

• • We will post the updated policy on this page
• • We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top
• • For significant changes, we may add a notice on our homepage

Your Continued Use: Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Currently: This website is 100% free with no advertising or affiliate links.

In the Future, We May Add:

• Display Advertising:
  • • If we add ads, they will be clearly marked
  • • Ad networks may use cookies (we'll update this policy)
  • • You can use ad blockers if you choose
• Affiliate Links:
  • • If we recommend products with affiliate links, we will clearly disclose this
  • • Affiliate commissions help cover site costs
  • • We will only recommend products we believe are high-quality
• Donations:
  • • We may add a voluntary donation option
  • • Donations are not required to access content

Questions About This Privacy Policy?

Response Time: We aim to respond within 7 business days.

13. Dispute Resolution

Governing Law:

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the jurisdiction where the creator resides.

Disputes:

Any disputes arising from this policy will be resolved in accordance with the jurisdiction specified above.