Privacy Policy
Effective Date: September 29, 2025
Hey there! Welcome to BlipFlavor’s Privacy Policy. I know, I know—legal pages aren’t exactly the most exciting reading material, especially when you’re here for delicious recipes. But your privacy matters to me, so I’ve done my best to explain how I collect, use, and protect your information in plain English (with minimal legal jargon, I promise!).
Who We Are
BlipFlavor is a personal food blog run by Sarah, sharing recipes, kitchen stories, and cooking tips. Our website address is: https://blipflavor.com
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how your data is handled, you can reach me at [email protected] or through our contact page at blipflavor.com/contact.
What Information We Collect and Why
Information You Provide Directly
When You Comment on Recipes: If you leave a comment on a recipe or blog post, I collect the information you provide in the comment form, which typically includes:
- Your name (or whatever name you choose to use)
- Your email address
- Your website URL (if you choose to share it)
- The content of your comment
- Your IP address and browser user agent string
I collect this information to display your comment on the site, respond to your questions, detect spam, and maintain a safe community space. Your email address is never displayed publicly and won’t be shared with third parties or used for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
When You Contact Me: When you reach out through the contact form or email me directly at [email protected], I collect:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Any information you choose to include in your message
I use this information solely to respond to your inquiry and won’t share it with anyone else. I keep these communications as long as necessary to provide support and maintain records of our conversations.
Information Collected Automatically
Cookies and Similar Technologies: Like most websites, BlipFlavor uses cookies—small text files stored on your device that help the website function properly and improve your experience. Here’s what cookies we use:
- Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function. They help you navigate the site, access secure areas, and use basic features. Without these cookies, some services you request can’t be provided.
- Analytics Cookies: I use analytics services (like Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with BlipFlavor. This helps me know which recipes are most popular, how people find the site, and how I can make the blog better. These cookies collect information like:
- Pages you visit
- Time spent on the site
- How you arrived at BlipFlavor
- Device and browser information
- General location (country/city level, not your exact address)
All analytics data is aggregated and anonymized, meaning I see overall trends and patterns, not individual user behavior.
Log Files: Like most websites, our hosting service automatically collects certain information and stores it in log files. This includes:
- IP addresses
- Browser type
- Internet Service Provider (ISP)
- Date and time stamps
- Referring/exit pages
- Number of clicks
This information is used for analyzing trends, administering the site, tracking user movement around the site, and gathering demographic information.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Some blog posts may include embedded content from other sites (like YouTube videos, Instagram posts, or Pinterest pins). These embedded services may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content.
I try to be mindful about what I embed, but please know that these third-party sites have their own privacy policies, and I don’t have control over their data practices.
How Long We Keep Your Data
Comments: If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely so that I can recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
Contact Form Submissions: Messages sent through the contact form are retained for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and maintain records of our communication.
Analytics Data: Analytics information is typically retained according to the analytics service provider’s retention policy (usually 26 months for Google Analytics, but this can be configured).
You can request that I delete any personal data I hold about you at any time by contacting me at [email protected].
Your Rights Over Your Data
You have several rights regarding your personal information:
Access: You can request a copy of the personal data I hold about you.
Rectification: If any information I have about you is incorrect or incomplete, you can ask me to correct it.
Erasure: You can request that I delete your personal data. Please note that I may need to retain certain information for legal or administrative purposes.
Restriction: You can ask me to restrict how I use your data in certain circumstances.
Objection: You can object to my processing of your data in certain situations.
Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at [email protected]. I’ll respond to your request within 30 days.
How We Protect Your Information
I take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. This includes:
- Using secure hosting services
- Encrypting data transmission with SSL/HTTPS
- Limiting access to personal data
- Regularly updating and maintaining website security
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While I strive to protect your personal information, I can’t guarantee its absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
BlipFlavor is a general audience website intended for adults and is not directed at children under 16. I don’t knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you’re a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information to me, please contact me at [email protected], and I’ll delete that information promptly.
Third-Party Services
I may use third-party services to help operate BlipFlavor, such as:
- Web Hosting Provider: To host the website and store data
- Email Service Provider: To manage communications
- Analytics Services: To understand website traffic and usage
- CDN (Content Delivery Network): To deliver content faster
These service providers have access to your personal information only to perform specific tasks on my behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose. Each service has its own privacy policy governing how they handle data.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you don’t want your online activities tracked. At this time, BlipFlavor doesn’t respond to DNT signals, as there’s no universally accepted standard for how to respond to them.
International Data Transfers
BlipFlavor is hosted and operated in [hosting location]. If you’re accessing the site from outside this region, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed where our servers are located. By using BlipFlavor, you consent to the transfer of your information to these locations.
Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you’re a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- The right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
- The right to delete personal information held by businesses
- The right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (note: BlipFlavor doesn’t sell personal information)
- The right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights
To exercise these rights, contact me at [email protected].
Your European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
If you’re located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- The right to access, update, or delete your information
- The right to rectification if your information is inaccurate or incomplete
- The right to object to processing of your personal data
- The right to data portability
- The right to withdraw consent at any time
The legal basis for processing your data includes:
- Consent: When you’ve given clear consent for specific purposes (like commenting or subscribing)
- Legitimate Interests: To operate, improve, and secure the website
- Legal Obligations: When required to comply with legal requirements
To exercise any GDPR rights, contact me at [email protected].
Affiliate Links and Sponsored Content
Currently, BlipFlavor does not use affiliate links or publish sponsored content. If this changes in the future, I’ll clearly disclose any affiliate relationships or sponsored posts, and this privacy policy will be updated accordingly to reflect any new data practices.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
I may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When I make changes, I’ll update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page.
If I make significant changes that affect how your personal information is handled, I’ll notify you by posting a notice on the website homepage or, where appropriate, by email.
I encourage you to review this privacy policy periodically to stay informed about how I’m protecting your information.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or how your personal data is handled, please don’t hesitate to reach out:
Email: [email protected]
Contact Page: blipflavor.com/contact
I’ll do my best to respond to all inquiries within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 7-10 business days.
Thank you for trusting BlipFlavor with your information! Now, let’s get back to what we’re really here for—delicious recipes and kitchen adventures! 🍳❤️
This privacy policy was last updated on September 29, 2025.