Privacy Policy for EatsHistory.com
Effective Date: November 2024
At EatsHistory.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled securely and responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information You Provide
- Name, email address, and other contact details (e.g., when subscribing to our newsletter or contacting us).
- Payment details (e.g., when purchasing merchandise or cookbooks).
b. Automatically Collected Information
- Device Information: Includes IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
- Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on the site, links clicked, and other analytical data.
c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and serve relevant ads. For more information, see the “Cookies” section below.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve our website and services.
- To send newsletters, updates, and promotional content (if you’ve opted in).
- To process orders and handle payments.
- To personalize user experience and show relevant content or ads.
- To analyze website usage and optimize performance.
- To comply with legal obligations.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data with:
- Service Providers: Such as payment processors, hosting providers, and email marketing platforms, to perform services on our behalf.
- Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of EatsHistory.com, our users, or others.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
a. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize you and remember your preferences.
b. Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly.
- Analytics Cookies: To collect information about how users interact with our site (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Advertising Cookies: To serve personalized ads (if applicable).
c. Managing Cookies
You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that some features of the site may not work properly without cookies.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
- Opt out of receiving promotional emails.
- Restrict or object to data processing.
- Data portability.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].
7. Security
We implement industry-standard measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
9. Children’s Privacy
EatsHistory.com is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”