Welcome to MakeBrunch.com!
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or interact with our content. By using our site, you agree to the terms outlined here.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information
- Voluntary Submissions: When you subscribe to our newsletter, submit a comment, or contact us via email, you may provide your name, email address, or other details.
- Comments: If you leave a comment on a recipe or blog post, we collect the data shown in the comment form, your IP address, and browser user agent to help spam detection.
Automated Data
- Cookies: We use cookies to improve your experience (e.g., remembering your preferences) and analyze site traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.
- Usage Data: We collect anonymized information about your visit, such as pages viewed, time spent on the site, and referral sources, using tools like Google Analytics.
2. How We Use Your Information
- Deliver and improve our content, recipes, and services.
- Respond to your questions or feedback.
- Send newsletters (if you’ve subscribed). You can unsubscribe anytime.
- Monitor site performance and user behavior to enhance your experience.
- Prevent spam or fraudulent activity.
3. Third-Party Services
We partner with trusted third parties to operate our site, including:
- Analytics Providers (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand site traffic.
- Email Services (e.g., Mailchimp) to manage newsletters.
- Advertising Networks (e.g., Google AdSense) that may use cookies for personalized ads.
- Social Media Platforms (e.g., Instagram, Pinterest) if you interact with embedded content.
These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality. For details about the cookies we use, visit our Cookie Policy or contact us at [Your Email].
5. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access, update, or delete your personal information.
- Opt out of marketing communications.
- Request data portability.
- Withdraw consent for data processing.
To exercise these rights, email us at [Your Email]. We’ll respond within [30 days].
6. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy. For example:
- Newsletter data is kept until you unsubscribe.
- Comments and associated metadata are retained indefinitely.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a child has provided us with data, contact us immediately.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted here with a revised “Last Updated” date.
9. Contact Us
For questions about this policy or your data, reach out to:
[Your Name / MakeBrunch Team]
Email: [Your Email Address]
Mailing Address: [Optional – Include if applicable]
This Privacy Policy applies solely to MakeBrunch.com and does not cover third-party websites linked on our platform.