Last Updated: October 20, 2024
Who We Are
Our website address is https://inthekitchenwithvic.com (referred to as “the Website,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or use our services.
By using our Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
1. Personal Data You Provide
When you interact with our Website, you may provide us with the following personal data:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, and other details provided through forms.
- Account Information: If you create an account, your login details and any profile information.
- Comments: Data submitted via comment forms, including your name, email, IP address, and browser details.
- Media Uploads: If you upload images or files, avoid including metadata (e.g., EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract such metadata from uploaded content.
2. Data Collected Automatically
We automatically collect certain information when you visit our Website:
- Usage Data: Your IP address, browser type, device type, pages viewed, and actions taken.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect data about how you use our site. See our Cookies Policy for more information.
3. Third-Party Services
Some embedded content (e.g., videos, images) on our Website may collect data about you through third-party tracking. We encourage you to review the respective privacy policies of these services.
How We Use Your Data
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- To Provide and Improve Services: Ensuring site functionality and improving user experience.
- Account Management: Managing your account registration and access to certain features.
- Communication: Sending emails or notifications regarding updates, promotions, or customer service inquiries.
- Security and Fraud Detection: Ensuring the safety and security of our Website, including detecting fraudulent activities.
- Marketing: With your consent, sending newsletters or marketing communications. You can unsubscribe at any time.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments: If you leave a comment, the content and associated metadata are retained indefinitely.
- Accounts: For registered users, we retain personal data for as long as the account is active.
- Media: Any media you upload may remain on our servers unless deleted manually.
- Legal Retention: We may retain your information for longer periods if necessary to comply with legal obligations.
Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location, you have certain rights under privacy laws like GDPR or CCPA. These include:
- Right to Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: If your data is incorrect, you can ask us to update or correct it.
- Right to Erasure: You may request the deletion of your personal data, provided it’s not legally required to retain it.
- Right to Restriction: You can ask us to limit the processing of your data.
- Right to Object: You can object to the use of your data for marketing or other purposes.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: If you have consented to the use of your personal data, you can withdraw this consent at any time.
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact Us section.
Data Transfers and Sharing
We may share your personal information in the following cases:
- Service Providers: Third-party companies that help us operate our Website, such as hosting providers, analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics), and email platforms (e.g., ConvertKit).
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale, your data may be transferred.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena, regulatory request, or legal process.
Security of Your Data
We take data security seriously. We use industry-standard encryption and security protocols to protect your personal data. However, no online service can guarantee absolute security. Please ensure that you safeguard your login credentials and inform us immediately if you notice any unauthorized access to your account.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to:
- Improve user experience by storing preferences.
- Analyze traffic to our Website for improvement and optimization.
- Facilitate targeted advertising campaigns.
You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features on our Website. For more information, see our Cookies Policy.
Do Not Track Signals
Our Website does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals. However, third-party services we use may have their own DNT protocols. Please review their privacy policies for details.
Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a resident of California, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to Know: Request the categories and specific data collected about you in the past 12 months.
- Right to Delete: Request the deletion of your personal data.
- Right to Opt-Out: You can opt out of the sale of your personal information by visiting our “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” page.
- Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights under CCPA.
Changes to Our Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our Website, and where required, through direct communication such as email.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns regarding your privacy, please contact us through our Contact Us page.
