This Privacy Policy explains how AmourFuel (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit [amourfuel.com](https://amourfuel.com) (the “Service”).
By using AmourFuel, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Who We Are
AmourFuel is an editorial publication focused on sexual wellness, intimate relationships, and human connection. We are operated from West Palm Beach, FL, United States.
Contact for Privacy Matters: [email protected]
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
We collect information you voluntarily provide, including:
- Email address when you subscribe to our newsletter
- Name and email address when you submit a contact form
- Question content when you submit to “Ask AmourFuel”
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit AmourFuel, we automatically collect:
- Device information: browser type, operating system, screen resolution
- Usage data: pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs
- Approximate location: country/region level based on IP (we do not collect GPS or precise location)
- Cookies and similar technologies: see our Cookie Policy
2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect
- We do not collect precise location data (GPS)
- We do not collect financial information (no payments are processed on AmourFuel)
- We do not require account creation to read articles
- We do not collect biometric or health-related data
3. How We Use Information
We use your information to:
- Deliver our newsletter to subscribers
- Respond to your inquiries
- Improve our content and website experience
- Analyze aggregate trends in how readers use our site
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect against fraud or abuse
We do NOT use your information to:
- Sell to third-party advertisers
- Build personal profiles for behavioral advertising
- Share with any party not listed in Section 7 below
4. Legal Basis (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area, the UK, or Switzerland, we process your information based on:
- Consent: When you subscribe to our newsletter or submit a form
- Legitimate interests: For analytics, security, and service improvement
- Legal obligation: When required by applicable law
You may withdraw consent at any time.
5. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies. For full details, see our Cookie Policy.
You can manage preferences via our cookie banner, your browser settings, or the “Cookie Preferences” link in our footer.
6. Third-Party Services
We have chosen to operate our newsletter using MailPoet, a WordPress plugin that stores subscriber data on our own servers, specifically to minimize third-party data sharing. Your email address is not shared with any external email marketing platform.
7. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share information only in these limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: Trusted vendors (e.g., Cloudflare for delivery) under strict confidentiality
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
- Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, safety, or property
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or asset sale (you will be notified)
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize sharing
8. International Data Transfers
Our servers are located in Los Angeles, California, United States. For EU/UK residents, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent safeguards when transferring data internationally.
9. Your Privacy Rights
9.1 All Users
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your information (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Unsubscribe from our newsletter (link in every email)
To exercise these rights, email [email protected].
9.2 EU / UK Residents (GDPR)
You also have rights to:
- Data portability
- Object to processing
- Restrict processing
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country of residence
9.3 California Residents (CCPA / CPRA)
You have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect about you
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Correct inaccurate personal information
- Opt out of any “sale” of personal information (note: we do not sell personal information)
- Limit use of sensitive personal information
- Non-discrimination for exercising your rights
Email [email protected] with “California Privacy Request” in the subject line.
9.4 Florida Residents (FDBR)
Under the Florida Digital Bill of Rights, Florida residents have rights to:
- Access, correct, or delete personal information
- Opt out of targeted advertising (we do not engage in targeted advertising)
- Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
Email [email protected] with “Florida Privacy Request” in the subject line.
10.Data Retention
- Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe, or 24 months of inactivity
- Contact form submissions: Up to 3 years
- Analytics data: 14 months (GA4 default)
11. Children's Privacy
AmourFuel is intended for adults aged 18 or older. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If you believe we have, contact [email protected] immediately.
12.Data Security
We use:
- HTTPS encryption (Cloudflare SSL)
- Secure administrative access practices
- Limited need-to-know data access
- Regular security reviews
No method of internet transmission is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date and notify newsletter subscribers of material changes.
14. Contact Us
