Introduction
Welcome to Flexible Feasts (“we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information gathered through our website at flexiblefeasts.com (the “Site”). By using this Site, you agree to the practices described below.
We are committed to transparency and protecting your privacy in compliance with applicable laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and, to the extent applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Name and email address when you subscribe to a newsletter or contact us
- Comments or messages you submit through the Site
Information Collected Automatically:
- IP addresses, browser type, device type, and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
- Cookie data and similar tracking technologies
Third-Party Sources:
- Analytics data from Google Analytics or similar platforms
- Data from embedded YouTube videos hosted on our Site
How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
- Deliver and improve the content and recipes on the Site
- Respond to your comments, questions, or feedback
- Send newsletters or recipe updates (only if you opt in)
- Analyze Site traffic and user behavior to improve user experience
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
This Site uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You may control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Some third-party services we use (such as Google Analytics, YouTube embeds, and advertising networks) may place their own cookies.
By continuing to use this Site, you consent to our use of cookies. You may opt out at any time using the cookie consent banner on the Site.
Third-Party Services
Flexible Feasts may utilize the following third-party services, each governed by their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics for website traffic analysis
- YouTube (Google LLC) for embedded recipe videos
- WordPress plugins for site functionality (e.g., comment systems, contact forms)
- Google AdSense for serving advertisements
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party providers directly.
Advertising
We may participate in advertising programs, including Google AdSense and/or the YouTube Partner Program, which use cookies to serve ads based on prior visits to this Site or other websites. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ad Settings.
Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
As a California-based website, we honor the rights of California residents under the CCPA. You have the right to:
- Know what personal data we collect and how it is used
- Delete personal information we have collected about you
- Opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell your data)
- Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
To submit a request, contact us at privacy@flexiblefeasts.com We will respond within 30 days.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Comment data and email subscriber data are retained until you request deletion.
Children’s Privacy
Flexible Feasts is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at privacy@flexiblefeasts.com