Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 11, 2025
Introduction
Food Culture Bites values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website https://www.foodculturebites.com (the “Site”).
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal and non-personal information:
- Personal Information: When you subscribe to our newsletter, comment on a post, or contact us, you may provide your name, email address, or other contact details.
- Usage Data: We collect data on how visitors interact with the Site, such as IP addresses, browser type, operating system, referring pages, and time spent on each page. This data is typically collected through tools like Google Analytics.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience, analyze traffic, and support certain website features (e.g., remembering your preferences or tracking affiliate link performance).
2. How We Use Your Information
- We use the collected information to:
- Send newsletters or updates (only if you opt in)
- Respond to comments or inquiries
- Improve the user experience and optimize Site performance
- Track affiliate links and advertising performance
3. Third-Party Services
We use third-party services that may collect data on our behalf or provide analytics and marketing support. These include, but are not limited to:
- Google Analytics (for traffic analysis)
- Mailchimp / ConvertKit (for newsletters and email marketing)
- Amazon Associates and other affiliate programs
These third parties operate under their own privacy policies. We do not control their use of your information.
4. Affiliate Disclosure
Food Culture Bites participates in affiliate marketing programs, including the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.
This means that at no additional cost to you, we may earn a small commission if you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase. These commissions help support the site and allow us to continue creating content.
We are also a partner with Stay22. To learn more about how they handle data and tracking, you can visit their privacy policy page.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access or request a copy of your personal data
- Correct or delete your information
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at: [email protected]
6. Data Protection
We take reasonable technical and organizational steps to protect your data. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.
7. Cookies and Consent
By using this Site, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some features of the Site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
If required by applicable law (e.g., in the EU), we may implement a cookie banner to obtain explicit consent.
8. Children’s Privacy
This Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or store data from children.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted here with a new “Effective Date” above.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
