Effective July 1, 2023
Who we are
At Tasteful Meal (tastefulmeal.com, referred to as the “Site”), your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have about your data when you interact with our website.
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We may collect various types of “Personal Information,” which includes data that identifies, relates to, or can be associated with you or your household.
Information You Voluntarily Provide:
If you create an account, we’ll store your username. Passwords are encrypted and not visible to us.
When you leave a comment, sign up for our newsletter, or contact us, we may collect your name and email address.
Automatically-Collected Information:
- We log information like IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, referral links, and access times.
- We track interactions like links clicked and time spent on pages.
Cookies:
- Our site uses cookies (both session and persistent) to enhance your experience. These may store preferences, enable login features, and personalize content or ads.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser. Refer to the help documentation for: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and others
HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We may use your information to:
- Respond to inquiries or comments
- Send newsletters or promotional emails (you may unsubscribe anytime)
- Improve our site and user experience
- Monitor website traffic and usage trends
- Display relevant advertisements
COOKIES & ANALYTICS
We use cookies for:
- Authentication: Recognizing returning visitors
- Email: Tailoring communication to your interests
- Security: Protecting user sessions and detecting fraud
- Advertising: Displaying personalized ads
- Analytics: Tracking site performance and traffic
We use Google Analytics, which collects anonymized visitor data. You can opt out using this tool.
SHARING INFORMATION
We may disclose personal information in limited situations, including:
- To protect our rights and prevent misuse of our services.
- With service providers (e.g., email tools, analytics software, payment processors)
- If required by law or legal process
EMAIL COMMUNICATION
Our site may partner with advertising platforms such as EZOIC to display personalized ads. These partners may collect anonymized data (like IP addresses or cookie identifiers). To learn more, read Ezoic’s Privacy Policy.
What rights you have over your data
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will send you recipe updates and other related content. You can unsubscribe anytime by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails. Your email will not be shared with third parties for marketing.
COMMENTS
When you comment on posts:
- We collect your name, email (optional), IP address, and browser info for spam protection.
- If you use Gravatar, your profile image may appear alongside your comment.
Comments may be processed by an automated spam detection system.
YOUR RIGHTS (EEA RESIDENTS)
If you reside in the European Economic Area, you have additional rights under GDPR, including:
- Access to your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Withdraw consent
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
Contact us at [email protected] to exercise these rights.
THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
We may use services such as:
- Cloudflare: For security and caching
- Stripe/PayPal: For payment processing (if we offer products or services)
Your information is only shared with these providers as necessary. Please refer to their individual privacy policies for more info.
UPDATES
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date.
CONTACT US
For any questions about this policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
📧 [email protected]