Effective Date: September 16, 2025
At TalesFromMyKitchen.com (“we,” “our,” “us”), your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you interact with our recipes, blog posts, and community content.
By visiting or using our Site, you consent to the practices described here.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
- Personal Information You Provide: such as your name, email address, or contact details when you subscribe to newsletters or contact us.
- Automatically Collected Data: including IP address, device type, browser version, and browsing activity on our Site.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: used to enhance functionality, personalize experiences, and display relevant advertisements.
- Third-Party Data: collected via advertising and analytics partners (e.g., Google AdSense, Google Analytics).
2. How We Use Your Information
Your data is used for purposes including:
- Sharing recipes, blog posts, and related culinary content.
- Sending newsletters, promotions, and updates (with your consent).
- Personalizing your experience through tailored ads and recommendations.
- Monitoring traffic, trends, and performance of our Site.
- Ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements.
3. Cookies & Advertising
- Our Site uses cookies to improve performance and personalize experiences.
- We display advertisements through third-party providers, including Google AdSense, which may use cookies and tracking tools.
- You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not work properly.
- To opt-out of personalized Google ads, visit Google Ads Settings.
4. Sharing of Information
We may share information in the following cases:
- With Service Providers: such as hosting companies, email management services, analytics, and advertising partners.
- For Legal Reasons: if required by law, regulation, or legal process.
- In Business Transfers: during mergers, acquisitions, or similar corporate transactions.
We do not sell personal data.
5. Data Retention
We retain information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data. However, no online system is 100% secure.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access and obtain a copy of your personal data.
- Request corrections or deletions.
- Withdraw consent for marketing at any time.
- Restrict or object to processing.
8. Children’s Privacy
TalesFromMyKitchen.com is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from minors.
9. International Transfers
If you visit our Site from outside the United States, your information may be transferred and processed in the U.S.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be effective when posted with an updated “Effective Date.”
11. Contact Us
📧 For privacy inquiries, please contact us at: [email protected]