Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2026

Your privacy matters

The Health Shift is an educational platform operated by Marama Health BV, a company established under Belgian law (“Marama Health”, “we”, “us” or “our”). Marama Health BV is the data controller responsible for the processing of personal data through The Health Shift and the website thehealthshift.org.

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it and what rights you have. We process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable Belgian and European data-protection legislation.

What personal data we collect

Depending on how you use this website, we may collect the following information:

Information you provide

You may choose to provide personal information when you:

contact us through a contact form;
subscribe to our newsletter;
send us an email;
participate in future surveys or other voluntary activities.

This information may include your name, email address, and any information you choose to include in your message.

Information collected automatically

When you visit this website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, such as:

IP address (which may be anonymised where possible);
browser type and version;
device type;
operating system;
pages visited;
date and time of your visit;
approximate geographic location;
referral source;
website usage statistics.

Much of this information is collected through cookies and analytics tools.

How we use your information

We use personal data to:

respond to your questions and messages;
send newsletters and updates if you have subscribed;
improve the content, functionality, and performance of the website;
understand how visitors use the website;
maintain the security and reliability of the website;
comply with legal obligations where applicable.

We do not sell your personal information.

Legal basis for processing

Depending on the situation, we process personal data on one or more of the following legal bases under the GDPR:

your consent;
our legitimate interest in maintaining and improving the website;
compliance with legal obligations.

You may withdraw your consent at any time where consent is the basis for processing.

If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address will only be used to send updates and information related to The Health Shift.

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in every email.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites function properly and improve the user experience.

The Health Shift may use several categories of cookies.

Essential cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function correctly. They enable basic features such as page navigation, security, and accessibility.

These cookies cannot be disabled through the website because they are required for its operation.

Analytics cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the website. They provide anonymous or aggregated information that helps us improve content, navigation, and overall performance.

Where required by law, these cookies are only placed after you have provided your consent.

Functional cookies

Functional cookies remember your preferences, such as language settings or other website customisations, to improve your experience.

Third-party cookies

Some pages may include content or services provided by third parties, such as embedded videos or external links. These providers may place their own cookies according to their own privacy policies.

Managing cookies

When you first visit The Health Shift, you will be asked to choose your cookie preferences through our cookie banner.

You can also manage or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

Third-party services

To operate and improve this website, we may use trusted third-party service providers.

Depending on how the website evolves, these may include services such as:

Wix;
website analytics providers;
newsletter providers;
embedded video platforms;
social media platforms.

These providers may process personal data on our behalf according to their own privacy policies.

International data transfers

Some third-party service providers may process personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are used in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.

Data retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.

When personal information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised where appropriate.

Your rights

Under the GDPR, you may have the right to:

access your personal data;
correct inaccurate information;
request deletion of your personal data;
restrict or object to certain processing;
withdraw consent where applicable;
request a copy of your personal data (data portability);
lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the email address provided below.

Data security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Links to other websites

This website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, legal obligations, or the services we use.

The latest version will always be published on this page together with the date of the most recent update.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy & Cookie Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact:

The Health Shift
Email: legal@thehealthshift.org

We aim to respond within ten working days. The Health Shift does not provide personal medical advice.