Last updated: April 8, 2025
At FlavorHatch.com, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.
Who We Are
FlavorHatch is a recipe and content platform dedicated to helping busy parents and beginner cooks discover easy, delicious meals. Our website address is: https://www.flavorhatch.com.
What Personal Data We Collect and Why
Information You Voluntarily Provide
We may collect personal information such as:
- Your name and email address (when you subscribe to our newsletter or leave a comment)
- Your comment content and preferences
This helps us communicate with you and provide support or content updates.
Automatically Collected Data
When you browse the site, we automatically collect technical data including:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- Referring website
- Pages visited
- Date and time of visit
- Click activity and scroll behavior
This information helps us improve site performance and user experience.
How We Use Your Data on FlavorHatch.com
Your data may be used for the following purposes:
- To operate and maintain the website
- To respond to your comments or inquiries
- To send newsletters and recipe updates (if you opt in)
- To monitor and analyze website performance and traffic trends
- To prevent spam and protect the site from malicious activity
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site:
- We collect the data shown in the comments form
- We log the visitor’s IP address and browser user-agent string to help detect spam
Your name and comment may be publicly visible after moderation. If you opt to save your information in cookies, it will persist for one year for convenience.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device to help websites function and remember user preferences. FlavorHatch.com uses cookies to:
- Recognize returning visitors
- Store user preferences
- Improve site speed and performance
- Track analytics and user engagement
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized data about how visitors use the site. This includes:
- Session duration
- Pages viewed
- Traffic source
- Browser and device type
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using this browser add-on:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Embedded Content from Third Parties
Articles on FlavorHatch.com may include embedded content such as YouTube videos, Instagram posts, or Pinterest pins. Embedded content behaves the same as if you visited those websites directly. They may:
- Track your interaction
- Use cookies
- Collect usage data
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those external platforms.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share certain data with trusted third-party tools to help us:
- Analyze traffic (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Secure and speed up the website (e.g., Cloudflare)
- Send newsletters (if you subscribe, via an email provider)
Each third-party service provider’s use of your information is governed by their own privacy policy.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments and metadata are stored indefinitely so we can recognize and approve follow-ups automatically.
- If you sign up for a newsletter, your data is stored until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
Your Rights Over Your Data
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or other regions with data protection laws, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we store about you
- Request corrections or deletions
- Withdraw consent for marketing emails
- Object to data processing
To exercise these rights, please email us at: [email protected]
Children’s Privacy
FlavorHatch.com does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16 years of age. If you believe we have such data, please contact us immediately, and we will delete it.
How We Protect Your Data
We use security tools like:
- SSL encryption
- Firewall and anti-spam protection
- Secure hosting and backups
While no system is 100% secure, we take reasonable steps to protect your information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Changes will be posted on this page with the latest effective date. Continued use of the site means you accept the updated policy.
Contact Us
For any questions regarding this policy or your data, contact:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.flavorhatch.com
