Effective Date: December 5, 2025
Thank you for visiting dailyfreshdish.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have under data protection laws such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy regulations.
1. Who We Are
Website: https://dailyfreshdish.com/
Owner: Andrea, Founder of Daily Fresh Dish
Contact: [email protected]
Dailyfreshdish.com is a personal recipe and family-friendly cooking website based in California, United States, focusing on approachable meals, cultural flavors, and everyday cooking inspiration. For GDPR purposes, we act as the data controller for all information collected on this website.
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
- Contact Data: Name and email address when you subscribe, comment, or contact us.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device details, operating system, and referral source.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, clicks, scrolling behavior, and browsing patterns.
- Cookies and Tracking Data: Used for functionality, analytics, personalization, and affiliate tracking.
This data is collected when you voluntarily provide it (e.g., subscribing or commenting) or when you browse the website (based on legitimate interests, such as improving website experience and maintaining security).
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To respond to your questions, comments, or messages
- To send newsletters, recipes, and updates (with your consent)
- To improve website content, performance, and functionality
- To prevent spam, fraud, and unwanted activity
- To analyze engagement and improve the reader experience
4. Comments and Media Uploads
When you leave a comment, we collect the information you provide, along with your IP address and browser user agent, to help detect spam.
If you upload images, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors may extract this information.
5. Contact Forms
When you contact us, we collect your name and email address solely for the purpose of replying to your message.
This information is kept for up to 6 months and is not used for marketing unless you explicitly opt in.
6. Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Maintain essential website functionality
- Analyze traffic (e.g., through Google Analytics)
- Support affiliate links and partnerships
- Enable social media sharing (Pinterest, Instagram, etc.)
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but some site features may not function properly.
7. Analytics
We use trusted third-party analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, to monitor website use.
All analytical data is aggregated and anonymized and does not personally identify you.
8. Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share limited data with trusted service providers who help us operate this website, including:
- Email/newsletter service providers
- Web hosting services
- Analytics platforms
- Affiliate marketing tools
All third-party partners comply with GDPR and other applicable privacy laws.
9. Data Retention
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Contact form entries | Up to 6 months |
| Analytics data | Up to 12 months |
| Comments | Indefinitely (unless deleted) |
| Newsletter subscriptions | Until you unsubscribe or request deletion |
10. Your Rights (EU/EEA Users)
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion (“Right to Be Forgotten”)
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Object to or restrict data processing
- Request your data in a portable format
To exercise your rights, please contact: [email protected]
11. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including to the United States.
We ensure appropriate safeguards, such as:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Secure HTTPS encryption
- Verified third-party compliance (GDPR/Data Processing Agreements)
12. How We Protect Your Data
We use industry-standard security measures, including:
- SSL (HTTPS) encryption
- Restricted access and password protection
- Regular updates of systems and software
- Trusted hosting providers with strong privacy safeguards
13. Data Breach Procedures
In the event of a data breach, we will:
- Assess and document the incident
- Notify affected users and authorities when legally required
- Take immediate steps to secure the system
14. Third-Party Content
Our website may include affiliate links, embedded videos, products, or social media content. These third parties maintain their own privacy policies, which we do not control.
15. Automated Decision-Making
We do not use personal data for automated decision-making or profiling.
16. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date. Please review this page occasionally for changes.
17. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Contact Form: https://dailyfreshdish.com/contact/