Who we are
Suggested text: Our website address is: http://calliefood.com.
Comments
Suggested text: When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
Suggested text: If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Cookies
Suggested text: If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
Embedded content from other websites
Suggested text: Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Who we share your data with
Suggested text: If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How long we retain your data
Suggested text: If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
What rights you have over your data
Suggested text: If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where your data is sent
Suggested text: Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what choices you have. We keep it simple and honest.
1. Who We Are
calliefood.com ("we", "our", or "us") operates the website at https://calliefood.com. We are a recipe blog dedicated to sharing tested, reliable recipes for home cooks.
2. Information We Collect
Information you provide
We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter (name and email address)
- Contact us through our contact form (name, email, and message content)
- Leave comments on our posts (name, email, and comment content)
Information collected automatically
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information including:
- IP address and browser type
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website or search terms
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
3. Cookies
We use cookies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use:
- Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly
- Analytics cookies: To understand how visitors use our site (via Google Analytics)
- Advertising cookies: To serve relevant advertisements (via Google AdSense)
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
4. Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our site. Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings.
5. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Send you our newsletter (if you subscribed)
- Respond to your messages and inquiries
- Improve our website and content
- Analyze traffic and usage patterns
- Display relevant advertisements
- Comply with legal obligations
6. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:
- Service providers: Who assist in operating our website (hosting, analytics, email delivery)
- Legal authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Business transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Newsletter subscribers can unsubscribe at any time, and we will delete your information within 30 days of unsubscribing.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
To exercise these rights, contact us at our contact page.
9. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us. We are committed to resolving any privacy concerns promptly.