Effective Date: April 24, 2024
At SoYummyDishes.com, your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, subscribe to our content, or interact with our services.
By accessing or using SoYummyDishes.com, you agree to the terms of this policy.
1. Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide to Us
We may collect personal information when you:
- Sign up for our newsletter
- Submit a recipe comment or message
- Fill out a contact or feedback form
- Interact with embedded features (e.g., recipe cards, ratings)
This may include:
- Name and email address
- Preferences or feedback
- Any content you voluntarily submit
We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information (e.g., health data, financial information, or demographic details such as age or race).
b. Information We Automatically Collect
When you use our website, we may automatically collect:
- Device and browser type
- IP address and location (general, not GPS)
- Pages visited, time on site, clicks
- Cookies and tracking data for analytics and personalization
This helps us understand how our content is used and improve user experience.
2. Use of Personal Information
We use your information to:
- Send newsletters and updates you’ve opted in to receive
- Respond to your messages or questions
- Personalize your experience on the site
- Improve site design, features, and recipe recommendations
- Analyze website traffic through services like Google Analytics
We may occasionally promote a product, tool, or service that aligns with our content. You can opt out at any time.
3. Email Subscriptions
You can subscribe to receive emails from SoYummyDishes.com. All subscription forms require double opt-in and include an unsubscribe link at the bottom of every message. We never sell or rent your email address.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking tools to:
- Remember your preferences
- Measure site traffic and performance
- Serve you relevant content
You may control or disable cookies in your browser settings. Disabling cookies may impact site functionality.
5. Third-Party Services
We may use the following third-party tools:
- Google Analytics – for site performance tracking
- Mailchimp/ConvertKit – for newsletter delivery
- Social Media Widgets – e.g., share buttons, follow links
- Affiliate Programs – may use cookies to track purchases for commissions
These services may collect data according to their own privacy policies. We do not control their use of data.
6. User-Generated Content
If you leave a comment or submit a recipe review, it may be visible to other site visitors. Please avoid sharing personal information you wouldn’t want made public.
7. Children’s Privacy
SoYummyDishes.com is intended for general audiences and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we’ve collected data from a child, we will delete it promptly.
8. Your Rights & Choices
You may:
- Opt out of marketing emails at any time
- Request access or deletion of your personal data
- Control cookies via your browser
To make a request, please email us at [email protected]
We will respond within a reasonable time and in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
9. Data Retention & Security
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above. We implement appropriate security measures, but no system is 100% secure. Use of the site is at your own risk.
10. International Users
This site is operated from the United States. If you are accessing it from outside the U.S., please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, or processed in the United States.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the new effective date. Your continued use of the site indicates acceptance of the revised policy.
12. Contact
For any privacy-related questions or requests, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
