This privacy policy explains how American Food Bloggers (https://americanfoodbloggers.com/) (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects the personal information of the visitors and users (“you”) of our website, americanfoodbloggers.com (“Website”). By accessing or using our Website, you agree to this privacy policy.
GDPR, CCPA & CalOPPA
1. CalOPPA – California Online Privacy Protection Act
American Food Bloggers adheres to the requirements set forth by CalOPPA. By accessing our website, Users are informed about the types of personally identifiable information collected, the purpose of collection, and how this information may be shared.
2. GDPR – EU General Data Protection Regulation
We respect the rights of individuals within the European Union as stipulated by the GDPR. Users within the EU have the right to access, rectify, or erase their personal data held by us.
3. CCPA (CPRA) – California Consumer Privacy Act
American Food Bloggers acknowledges and abides by the rights provided to California residents under CCPA (CPRA). We provide clear information about data collection, sharing practices, and the rights afforded to California consumers.
Third-Party Services
Analytics
We use various analytics services, including but not limited to Google Analytics, to collect information about Users’ interactions with our Site. This may include IP addresses, pages visited, and actions performed on the Site. The data collected is used for analyzing trends, administering the site, and improving User experience. These third-party services may collect information in accordance with their respective privacy policies.
Email Marketing
We collect email addresses from Users who voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter or marketing communications. We may use third-party email marketing services like MailChimp to manage and distribute our newsletters. Users can unsubscribe from these communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in each email.
Ads
Third-party advertising partners, including Google Ads, may serve ads on American Food Bloggers. These companies may use cookies or similar technologies to gather information about Users’ visits to our Site and other websites to provide personalized advertisements based on Users’ interests. Users should review the privacy policies of these third-party ad servers for more information about their practices and how to opt out.
Payments
When Users make purchases or donations on American Food Bloggers, we may utilize third-party payment processors such as PayPal. Please refer to the respective privacy policies of these processors for information on how they handle Users’ data.
Affiliate Links
American Food Bloggers may participate in various affiliate marketing programs. Clicking on affiliate links may result in cookies being placed on Users’ devices, allowing us to earn a commission on qualifying purchases. These affiliate services have their own privacy policies.
What Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information from you when you visit or use our Website:
- Personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, payment information, or other information that can be used to identify you or contact you.
- Non-personal information that is automatically collected by our Website or third-party services, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring URL, pages viewed, time spent, and other statistical data.
- Cookies and similar technologies that are used to enhance your browsing experience, remember your preferences, deliver personalized content and advertising, and analyze our Website traffic. You can modify your browser settings to control or reject cookies, but some features of our Website may not function properly without them.
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect from you for the following purposes:
- To provide you with the services, products, or information that you request from us or that may interest you.
- To communicate with you about your account, transactions, inquiries, feedback, or changes to our Website or policies.
- To improve the quality, functionality, performance, and security of our Website and our services.
- To measure, monitor, and analyze the usage, activity, and trends of our Website and our services.
- To personalize and optimize your experience on our Website and our services, such as displaying content and advertising that match your interests and preferences.
- To comply with our legal obligations, enforce our agreements, protect our rights and property, and prevent fraud, abuse, or illegal activity.
How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information. If you have an account with us, you are responsible for keeping your password confidential and for logging out of your account when using a shared device.
What Choices You Have
You have the following choices regarding your information and how we communicate with you:
- You can access, update, correct, or delete your personal information by contacting us at americanfoodbloggers@gmail.com or by logging into your account and modifying your profile settings.
- You can opt out of receiving promotional emails from us by clicking on the unsubscribe link in the email or by contacting us at americanfoodbloggers@gmail.com. Please note that we may still send you non-promotional emails, such as transactional or service-related emails.
- You can adjust your browser settings to control or reject cookies, or to notify you when a cookie is set. You can also use third-party tools to opt out of interest-based advertising or to block certain ads or trackers.
- You can exercise your rights under applicable privacy laws, such as the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), or the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). For example, you may have the right to request access to or deletion of your personal information or to opt out of the sale of your personal information. To make such a request, please contact us at americanfoodbloggers@gmail.com.
How We Update This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our Website and indicating the date of revision. Your continued use of our Website after the effective date of the updated policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes.
How To Contact Us
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about this policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
American Food Bloggers americanfoodbloggers@gmail.com
This policy was last updated on December 12, 2023.