Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 11, 2026

Wellness Compass (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates the website wellnescompass.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have regarding your personal data.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide voluntarily

  • Email address — when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us via our contact form.
  • Name — if provided when filling out a contact form.
  • Message content — when you contact us via our contact form.

Information collected automatically

  • IP address — collected automatically when you visit our website.
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring URL — the page that linked you to our site.
  • Device type — desktop, mobile, or tablet.

This data is collected via cookies and analytics tools (see Section 4).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To send you our newsletter and wellness content updates (only if you have subscribed).
  • To respond to your inquiries and messages.
  • To analyse website traffic and improve our content and user experience.
  • To detect and prevent fraud or abuse.
  • To comply with applicable legal obligations.

We will never sell your personal data to third parties.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent — for newsletter subscriptions and non-essential cookies.
  • Legitimate interests — for website analytics and security monitoring.
  • Legal obligation — where required by applicable law.

4. Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use the following types:

  • Essential cookies — necessary for the website to function. These cannot be disabled.
  • Analytics cookies — we use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. Data is anonymised and aggregated. You can opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on.
  • Preference cookies — used to remember your settings.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

5. Third-Party Services

  • Google Analytics — website traffic analysis. Privacy Policy
  • WPForms — contact form processing.
  • Newsletter service provider — for sending email newsletters.
  • Affiliate networks — see our Affiliate Disclosure.

We will never sell your personal data to third parties.

6. Affiliate Links

Some links on Wellness Compass are affiliate links. When you click these and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. See our Affiliate Disclosure for full details.

7. Data Retention

  • Newsletter subscribers — retained until you unsubscribe.
  • Contact form messages — retained for up to 12 months, then deleted.
  • Analytics data — anonymised, retained per Google Analytics default settings (26 months).

8. Data Security

We use HTTPS encryption and implement appropriate technical measures to protect your data. No method of internet transmission is 100% secure, but we take all reasonable precautions.

9. Your Rights (GDPR)

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access — request a copy of data we hold about you.
  • Rectification — request correction of inaccurate data.
  • Erasure — request deletion of your data.
  • Restriction — request we restrict processing.
  • Portability — request your data in a portable format.
  • Object — object to processing based on legitimate interests.
  • Withdraw consent — at any time, where processing is consent-based.

To exercise any right, email us at hello@wellnescompass.com. We will respond within 30 days.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe we have, contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes are posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of any updates.

12. Contact

This website is operated from Croatia, European Union, and complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).