1. Introduction
Welcome to Foodie Finds Hub! This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website. By accessing and using our website, you agree to the terms set forth in this policy.
We value your privacy and are committed to safeguarding your personal information. This policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of personal information from you:
- Email and Name (optional): Only when you voluntarily provide it via our newsletter subscription form, contact form, or comment section.
- IP Address: Automatically collected by our hosting provider, Hostinger, for technical purposes. We do not have access to this information ourselves.
We do not collect any sensitive information, such as payment details or government identification numbers.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information you provide for the following purposes:
- Newsletter and Communication: To send you updates, newsletters, or promotional content if you have opted in to receive these communications.
- Comments and Engagement: To manage and display user comments on our blog posts and recipes.
- Website Analytics: We use Google Analytics to track user behavior and improve the website. This data is anonymized and does not personally identify you.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties without your explicit consent.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience on our website. Cookies are small data files that are stored on your device. We use the following types of cookies:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
- Functionality Cookies: To remember your preferences (e.g., whether you’ve favorited a recipe or post).
- Advertising Cookies: When you interact with future Google Ads on our website (planned for future integration).
- Performance Cookies: To track website performance and improve user experience.
By using our website, you agree to the use of cookies. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.
5. Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party services like Google Analytics, which may place cookies on your device. These cookies are used to monitor website traffic and user behavior to help us improve our content and performance. These third parties may also collect and use data according to their own privacy policies.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking through Google’s opt-out tool.
6. Data Security
We take your data security seriously. Our website is hosted by Hostinger, which is renowned for its robust security measures. Additionally, we implement security measures through trusted WordPress plugins to protect your data from unauthorized access.
Only the website owner, developers, and our hosting provider (Hostinger) have access to the data collected.
7. User Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access and Correction: You can request a copy of your personal data or ask for corrections to be made.
- Deletion: You can request that we delete any personal data we hold about you.
- Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving newsletters or promotional content at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or by contacting us directly.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@darkblue-cormorant-759723.hostingersite.com.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. For cookies, the retention period depends on the cookie type. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser, while functionality and performance cookies may remain active until manually deleted.
9. Children’s Privacy
Foodie Finds Hub is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it in compliance with applicable law.
10. International Users
Our website is available globally, but it is primarily targeted toward users in English-speaking countries, such as the United States. If you are accessing our website from outside the US, be aware that your information may be transferred, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our servers are located.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify users of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page. Please review this policy periodically for updates.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at contact@darkblue-cormorant-759723.hostingersite.com.
Cookies Policy for Foodie Finds Hub
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us understand how users interact with our content and improve their browsing experience. Cookies also allow us to store user preferences for future visits.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use the following types of cookies:
- Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies help us track visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. All information collected by these cookies is anonymous.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies enable us to provide enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.
- Advertising Cookies: These cookies may be set through our future advertising partners to provide you with relevant ads. They do not store directly identifiable personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.
3. Managing and Disabling Cookies
You can choose to manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect your ability to interact with some features on our website.
For more detailed instructions on how to manage cookies, visit your browser’s help section.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party cookies provided by services like Google Analytics. These cookies are governed by the respective third parties’ privacy policies. You can opt out of Google Analytics through their opt-out tool.
5. Changes to the Cookies Policy
We reserve the right to update this Cookies Policy in accordance with changes in our use of cookies or applicable law. Please check this page regularly to stay informed of any updates.