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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 17, 2026

Who we are

  • Operator: Fiwafa, an educational blog about physical activity.
  • Website: fiwafa.info
  • Location: 1253 Monroe Dr NE, Atlanta, GA, United States
  • Contact: [email protected] / +1 229-213-6150

This Privacy Policy describes how Fiwafa collects, uses, and protects information from visitors to fiwafa.info. It is written to comply with applicable US federal and state privacy law, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) where applicable, and is consistent with guidance from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on online privacy disclosures.

Information we collect

  • Contact form submissions: Name, email address, phone number (optional), and message content when you submit the contact form.
  • Newsletter sign-ups: Email address only.
  • Automatically collected data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and session duration via server logs and, where consented, analytics cookies.
  • Cookie data: Cookie preference selections stored locally. See our Cookie Policy for full details.

We do not collect sensitive personal information such as health data, financial data, government ID numbers, or precise geolocation. The content of this site is educational in nature and we do not solicit or store health information from readers.

How we use information

  • Responding to contact form messages and reader correspondence.
  • Sending new article notifications to newsletter subscribers who have opted in.
  • Analyzing anonymous usage patterns to understand which content is most useful to readers.
  • Maintaining the security and functionality of the website.
  • Complying with legal obligations.

We do not use personal information for advertising targeting, profiling, or sale to third parties. We do not share reader information with fitness companies, health brands, or any commercial entity.

Legal basis for processing (where applicable)

  • Consent: Analytics and functional cookies are processed only with your explicit consent via the cookie preference tool.
  • Legitimate interest: Server logs and security monitoring are maintained under legitimate interest to protect site integrity.
  • Contract performance: Contact form responses fulfill a communication request you have initiated.

Data retention

  • Contact form emails are retained in our email system for up to 24 months and then deleted unless ongoing correspondence requires longer retention.
  • Newsletter subscriber email addresses are retained until the subscriber unsubscribes.
  • Server log data is retained for up to 90 days for security purposes.
  • Cookie consent preferences are stored for 12 months and then reset.

Your rights under US law

Depending on your state of residence, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Right to know: Request disclosure of what personal information we hold about you.
  • Right to delete: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal exceptions.
  • Right to correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
  • Right to opt out of sale: We do not sell personal information. This right is satisfied by our data practices.
  • Right to non-discrimination: We do not discriminate against anyone who exercises their privacy rights.

California residents may exercise rights under the CCPA and CPRA by contacting us at [email protected]. We respond to verified requests within 45 days as required by California law. Virginia residents may exercise rights under the Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA). Residents of other states with enacted privacy laws may contact us to exercise applicable rights.

Third-party services

  • Google Maps: The contact page embeds a Google Maps iframe. Google's privacy policy governs data processed through this service. We recommend reviewing Google's Privacy Policy.
  • Google Fonts: Fonts are loaded from Google's servers. Google may log the request. Font requests include your IP address.
  • Font Awesome (CDN): Icon fonts loaded from Cloudflare CDN. Standard CDN access logs apply.

We do not use advertising networks, social media tracking pixels, or behavioral advertising technologies on this site.

Children's privacy

This website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal information through this site, contact us at [email protected] and we will promptly delete it. This practice is consistent with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information from unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. These measures include HTTPS encryption on all pages. No data transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after a policy update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. Material changes will be noted prominently on the site.

Contact for privacy matters

For any privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns, contact us at [email protected] or write to: Fiwafa, 1253 Monroe Dr NE, Atlanta, GA.