Last updated: April 6, 2026
1. Introduction
At calliefood.com (“we”, “our”, “us”), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit and use https://calliefood.com (the “Website”).
By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and accept the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part, please do not use the Website.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
When you subscribe to our newsletter, leave a comment, or contact us, you may provide:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Any message content you choose to share
2.2 Information We Collect Automatically
When you visit the Website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system and platform
- Referring URL
- Pages you view and how you interact with the Website
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect this information. See Section 4 below.
2.3 Information from Third Parties
If you access the Website through a third-party service (e.g., Google), we may receive limited information from those services depending on your settings and permissions.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect to:
- Provide, operate, maintain, and improve the Website
- Send you our newsletter and recipe updates — you may opt out at any time
- Respond to your comments, questions, or support requests
- Monitor and analyze usage and traffic trends
- Display relevant advertisements via Google AdSense
- Detect and prevent fraudulent or illegal activity
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
4.1 What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help us recognize your device and remember certain preferences.
4.2 How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
| Cookie Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Essential | Required for the Website to function properly |
| Analytics | To understand how visitors use our site (Google Analytics) |
| Advertising | To serve relevant ads based on your interests (Google AdSense) |
4.3 Your Choices
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may limit some functionality of the Website.
5. Google AdSense & Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Website. Google and its partners use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.
- You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ad Settings
- For more information, see Google’s Privacy & Terms
6. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze Website traffic and improve our content. Data collected is anonymized and aggregated. You may opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
7. Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information:
- With service providers who assist in operating the Website (hosting, analytics, email delivery)
- With legal authorities if required by law or to protect our rights
- In connection with a merger or acquisition, with prior notice to you
- With your explicit consent
8. Third-Party Links and Embedded Content
Our Website may include links to third-party websites or embedded content (e.g., videos, images). We do not control how those third parties collect or use your information. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
9. Your Rights and Choices
9.1 Access, Update, and Deletion
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of the personal information we hold about you. Contact us at info@calliefood.com.
9.2 Opt-Out of Marketing
You may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the “unsubscribe” link in any email, or by contacting us directly.
9.3 Additional Rights by Jurisdiction
If you reside in the EU, UK, or California, you may have additional rights including:
- Right to access and obtain a copy of your data
- Right to restrict or object to processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to withdraw consent at any time
- Right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
10. Data Security and Retention
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Newsletter subscribers who unsubscribe will have their data deleted within 30 days.
11. International Transfers
Our servers and service providers may be located in different countries. By using the Website, you consent to your information being transferred to and processed in countries that may have different privacy laws than your country of residence.
12. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.
13. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top reflects when changes were made. Significant changes will be communicated by posting a prominent notice on the Website.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
📧 info@calliefood.com Or visit our Contact Page
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.