Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 2026

Dr. Mike’s Fitness reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our editorial mission or legal requirements. Your continued use of this website signifies your acceptance of these terms. If you do not agree with this policy, your sole remedy is to discontinue use of the site.

1. Categories of Information Collected

Dr. Mike’s Fitness respects the privacy of our visitors and subscribers. We collect two types of information:

  • Personal Information: This is data that identifies you, such as your name and email address. This is only collected when you voluntarily disclose it, typically when subscribing to the weekly newsletter or contacting Dr. Mike directly.

  • Non-Personal Information: This includes anonymous data such as your IP address, browser type (e.g., Chrome, Safari), operating system, and the pages you visit. This data is collected in aggregate form to help us improve the website’s performance and user experience.

2. Use of Personal Information

We primarily use your personal information to deliver our newsletter, provide updates on new research, and manage customized fitness and coaching services. If you purchase a program, your data is used to process your order, establish your secure client portal account, and deliver your training and nutrition plans. We do not sell, rent, or lease our subscriber or client lists to third parties. We will only disclose personal information if required by law or to protect the rights and property of Dr. Mike’s Fitness.

2b. Third-Party Service Providers & Financial Data When you purchase coaching services or digital products through our website, your financial transactions are processed securely through a third-party payment gateway (such as Stripe). Dr. Mike’s Fitness does not store or have direct access to your credit card numbers or complete financial details.

2c. Integration and Client Portal Data For enrolled coaching clients, select personal information (such as name and email address) is securely transmitted via automated integration tools (such as Zapier) to our secure client management platform, InChargeLife, to generate your private coaching dashboard. Your training logs, physical assessments, and nutritional protocols are stored securely within this specialized platform and are kept strictly confidential.

3. Public Comments and Submissions

Any information or feedback you provide via blog comments, public forums, or email is provided on a non-confidential basis. Dr. Mike’s Fitness is free to use and reproduce such information for any purpose, including marketing or the development of future educational content. Please be mindful when sharing personal details in public comment sections, as this information can be viewed by other visitors.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use “cookies” to enhance your experience and track user trends. Cookies are small files transferred to your computer’s hard drive that allow us to recognize your browser and remember certain information.

  • Third-Party Analytics: We may use third-party tools (like Google Analytics) to measure website traffic. These services may use cookies and web beacons to collect anonymous data about your visit.

  • You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function as intended.

5. Security of Information

While we take reasonable precautions to protect your data, no transmission of information over the internet is 100% secure. Any information you transmit to Dr. Mike’s Fitness is done at your own risk.

6. A Note to Parents (COPPA Compliance)

Dr. Mike’s Fitness is intended for individuals aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 17. It is the responsibility of parents and caregivers to monitor their children’s internet usage. If we become aware that a minor has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately.

7. Sale of Business

In the event of a sale, merger, or transfer of the assets of Dr. Mike’s Fitness, user information (including our newsletter subscriber list) may be transferred to the acquiring third party, provided they agree to uphold the terms of this Privacy Policy.

8. Legal Jurisdiction

Any disputes regarding these terms shall be governed by the laws of the United States of America. Any legal action against Dr. Mike’s Fitness must commence and proceed in the state of California.