Last Updated: January 15, 2025
Effective Date: January 15, 2025
Look, We Get It – Nobody Loves Reading Legal Stuff
But your privacy matters to us, so we’re going to explain this in actual human language. When you visit AllYum Dishes (www.allyumdishes.com), here’s exactly what information we collect, why we need it, and what we do with it.
Information We Collect
Information You Give Us Directly
Email Newsletter: When you sign up for our weekly recipe roundup, we collect your email address and first name (if you share it). We use this to send you new recipes, cooking tips, and the occasional behind-the-scenes kitchen disaster story.
Comments on Recipes: When you leave comments, we collect whatever information you choose to share – your name (or username), email address, and your comment content. We love hearing how recipes turned out for you!
Contact Forms: When you email us through our contact forms, we collect your name, email address, and whatever you tell us in your message. Jessica personally reads every single one.
Recipe Reviews & Photos: When you share photos or reviews of recipes you’ve made, we collect that content and may feature it on our site (always with credit to you).
Information We Collect Automatically
Website Usage: We use Google Analytics to understand how people use our site – which recipes are most popular, how long people spend reading, which pages are confusing (so we can fix them). This helps us make the site better for everyone.
Cookies: We use cookies to remember your preferences (like if you prefer metric measurements) and to keep you logged in if you have an account. You can disable cookies in your browser, but some features might not work as smoothly.
Device Information: We collect basic technical information like your device type, browser, and general location (city/state level) to ensure our site works well for everyone and to understand our audience.
How We Use Your Information
To Send You Content You Actually Want: We use your email to send our weekly newsletter with new recipes, cooking tips, and updates. We don’t send daily emails or promotional spam – just the good stuff, once a week.
To Improve Our Recipes & Content: We analyze which recipes are most popular, which instructions are confusing, and what content you engage with most to create better recipes and clearer instructions.
To Respond to Your Messages: When you contact us, we use your information to respond helpfully and personally. Jessica reads and responds to every email herself.
To Keep Our Site Working: We use technical data to ensure our site loads quickly, works on all devices, and stays secure.
Data Protection & Security
Your information is stored on secure servers with industry-standard encryption. We use reputable third-party services (Google, Mailchimp, etc.) that maintain high security standards. We never store sensitive information like credit card numbers (we use secure payment processors for any transactions).
We limit access to your personal information to only those who need it to provide you with services. Our small team (currently just Jessica and our tech support) takes data security seriously.
Your Rights (This Is Important!)
Access Your Data: You can request a copy of all personal information we have about you by emailing jessica@allyumdishes.com.
Update or Correct Information: Found an error in your information? Just let us know and we’ll fix it promptly.
Delete Your Data: Want us to delete your personal information? We’ll remove it from our systems within 30 days of your request. Note: we may need to keep some information for legal or security purposes.
Stop Emails: Unsubscribe from our newsletter anytime using the link in every email, or email us directly. We’ll remove you within 48 hours.
Data Portability: Want your data in a portable format? We’ll provide it in a common format like CSV or JSON.
Cookies & Tracking
We use several types of cookies and tracking technologies:
Essential Cookies: These keep the site functioning (like remembering you’re logged in). You can’t disable these without breaking site functionality.
Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics helps us understand how people use our site. This data is anonymized and helps us improve content and user experience.
Preference Cookies: These remember your settings like measurement preferences or dietary filters.
Social Media Cookies: If you share our content on social media, those platforms may place their own cookies. We don’t control these.
You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when they’re being sent.
Third-Party Services
We work with trusted partners who help us provide better service:
Mailchimp: Manages our email newsletter. They follow strict privacy standards and only use your email for our newsletter purposes.
Google Analytics: Helps us understand site usage with anonymized data. Google has their own privacy policy governing this data.
Social Media Platforms: When you share our content, those platforms collect data according to their own privacy policies.
Payment Processors: For any paid content or products, we use secure processors like Stripe or PayPal who handle payment information according to their privacy standards.
Hosting & Security Services: Our website is hosted on secure servers that maintain industry-standard security practices.
Children’s Privacy
Our site is designed for adults and teens interested in cooking. We don’t knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover we’ve collected information from a child under 13, we’ll delete it immediately.
Parents: if you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at jessica@allyumdishes.com and we’ll address it right away.
International Users
While we’re based in Austin, Texas, we welcome visitors from around the world! If you’re visiting from outside the United States:
GDPR Compliance (EU): European users have additional rights under GDPR, including the right to data portability, the right to be forgotten, and the right to object to processing. Contact us to exercise these rights.
Data Transfers: Your information may be processed in the United States, which may have different privacy laws than your country. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We’ll update this policy as needed to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we’ll notify you via email (if you’re subscribed) and post a notice on our website.
You can always find the current version of this policy at www.allyumdishes.com/privacy-policy, and we’ll note the last updated date at the top.
Contact for Privacy Concerns
Questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data? Want to exercise any of your privacy rights?
Email: privacy@allyumdishes.com (goes directly to Jessica)
Mail: AllYum Dishes, 1234 Recipe Lane, Austin, TX 78701
Jessica personally handles all privacy-related inquiries and typically responds within 24-48 hours. She takes privacy seriously and is happy to clarify anything that seems confusing.
