Last updated: 4 July 2025
Thank you for visiting FoodishTalk (the “Site”), located at foodishtalk.com and owned and operated by Ava Williams (“we,” “our,” or “us”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect from you, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your data.
Note: If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, please also see our dedicated GDPR Policy for additional details on your rights and our legal bases for processing.
1. Information We Collect
Category | Examples & Sources | Typical Purpose |
---|---|---|
Information you provide | • Name, email address (newsletter sign-up, contact form) • Comments you leave on posts | Communicating with you; publishing and moderating comments |
Automatically collected information | • IP address, browser type, device ID • Pages visited, time spent, referrer URL | Site analytics, security, improving user experience |
Cookies & similar technologies | See our separate Cookie Policy | Remember preferences, measure performance, serve ads |
Marketing & affiliate data | Clicks on affiliate links (e.g., Amazon Associates) | Attribution, commission calculation |
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16, nor do we intentionally collect sensitive (“special-category”) data.
2. How We Use Your Information
Operate and maintain the Site (e.g., load pages, remember language settings).
Publish and moderate user comments.
Send newsletters or promotional emails you have opted into (you can unsubscribe anytime via the link in every email).
Analyze traffic patterns to improve recipe content, usability, and performance.
Serve advertising and track affiliate referrals, which help keep our content free.
Prevent fraud and abuse (e.g., spam filtering, security logging).
Comply with legal obligations (tax, accounting, and regulatory requirements).
We never sell your personal information.
3. Legal Bases
Depending on where you live, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases:
Consent (e.g., when you subscribe to the newsletter or accept non-essential cookies).
Contractual necessity (responding to an email you sent us).
Legitimate interests (analytics, security, minimal advertising).
Legal obligation (retaining invoices for tax records).
See the GDPR Policy for details specific to EEA/UK users.
4. How We Share Information
We share data only when necessary:
Service Providers/Processors (e.g., Mailchimp for email, Google Analytics/AdSense for analytics and ads, WordPress hosting).
Affiliate Networks (e.g., Amazon Services LLC) to credit qualifying purchases.
Legal Compliance (court orders, law-enforcement requests, or to protect our rights).
All processors act under written agreements limiting their use of your data to our instructions.
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use first-party and third-party cookies for functionality, performance, and advertising. You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some Site features may not function properly. Full details are in our Cookie Policy.
6. International Transfers
FoodishTalk is based in the United States. When you use the Site, your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. and other countries that may not have data-protection laws equivalent to those in your jurisdiction. We use Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other approved mechanisms when required.
7. Data Retention
Newsletter data – kept until you unsubscribe or after 24 months of inactivity.
Comments – stored indefinitely to preserve the conversation unless you ask us to remove them.
Analytics data – retained for 26 months (Google Analytics default).
Server logs – up to 12 months for security purposes.
We periodically review and securely delete or anonymize data we no longer need.
8. Your Choices & Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Access, correct, or delete personal data we hold about you.
Object to or restrict certain processing.
Withdraw consent at any time (newsletter, cookies).
Port your data to another service.
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
To exercise any of these rights, email contact@foodishtalk.com. We will respond within 30 days (or as required by law).
You can also:
Unsubscribe from marketing emails via the link in any newsletter.
Disable cookies in your browser or via our Cookie banner settings.
9. Data Security
We employ industry-standard safeguards:
HTTPS encryption for all traffic.
Firewalls and malware scanning.
Two-factor authentication for admin accounts.
Regular backups stored securely and separately.
While no method is 100 % secure, we strive to protect your information using reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures.
10. Third-Party Links
The Site may link to external sites we do not control. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites. Review their policies before providing personal information.
11. “Do Not Track” Signals
At present we do not respond to browser “Do Not Track” signals because a uniform standard has not yet been adopted.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date will change accordingly. Significant changes may be highlighted in a Site notice or email to subscribers. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your rights:
Email: contact@foodishtalk.com
Postal Address: 155 N 1st Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124, USA