Effective Date: [01/01/2025]
Calm Belly Cooking (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy. This document explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit https://www.calmbellycooking.com (the “Site”).
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personally Identifiable Information (“PII”)
- Name and e-mail address when you voluntarily submit them via contact forms, comment boxes, or newsletter sign-up.
- IP address, which is collected automatically by our servers and analytics tools for security and fraud-prevention.
1.2 Non-Personal / Usage Data
- Browser type, device type, referring URL, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and click events—captured via Google Analytics 4, Rank Math SEO Analytics, and Ezoic or Mediavine ad scripts.
- Aggregated demographic data (age range, interests) provided by Google Analytics Demographics & Interests reports.
1.3 Cookies & Similar Technologies
We use first-party and third-party cookies to:
- Remember user preferences (e.g., dark mode).
- Conduct anonymous analytics.
- Deliver personalized advertisements through programmatic ad partners (Ezoic, Mediavine, Google AdSense).
You may disable non-essential cookies any time via our banner or browser settings (see Section 7, “Cookie Choices.”)
2. How We Use Your Information
- Site Operation – To display content, troubleshoot, and secure the Site.
- Email Delivery – To send newsletters or respond to inquiries when you opt in.
- Analytics – To understand traffic patterns and improve content.
- Advertising – To deliver personalized or contextual ads that help keep our content free.
- Legal Compliance – To satisfy obligations under GDPR, CCPA, COPPA, and other laws.
3. Third-Party Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your PII. We may share limited data with:
- Service Providers – Web hosting (Cloudways), email service (ConvertKit), analytics (Google Analytics 4), ad management (Ezoic or Mediavine).
- Law Enforcement – If required by subpoena or to protect our rights.
- Business Transfers – In merger or acquisition events, your data may transfer to the new owner.
4. Advertising Partners & Cookies
4.1 Google AdSense / Google Ads Manager
Google may use DART cookies to serve ads. Users may opt out at Google Ad Settings.
4.2 Ezoic or Mediavine Programmatic Ads
We use Ezoic (Ezoic Privacy Policy) or Mediavine (Mediavine Privacy Policy). These partners may collect IP address, device ID, and cookie identifiers to deliver personalized ads under IAB TCF v2.0.
5. Email Communications
Emails are sent only to users who have affirmatively opted in. Each message includes a one-click “Unsubscribe” link.
6. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
- Right to know what personal data is collected.
- Right to delete personal data.
- Right to opt out of sale or sharing of personal data (we do not sell PII).
Submit requests to [email protected].
7. GDPR Rights for EU/EEA Residents
You may exercise the rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, data portability, and objection by emailing [email protected]. We respond within 30 days.
8. Children’s Privacy (COPPA)
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe we have done so inadvertently, contact us for prompt deletion.
9. Data Security
The Site runs on SSL/HTTPS. We employ firewalls (Cloudflare) and limited access controls. No internet transmission is 100 % secure; use the Site at your own risk.
10. Retention Period
We store personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy or to comply with legal obligations.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy. The “Effective Date” will change; continued use constitutes acceptance.
12. Contact
For privacy questions, email [email protected] or write:
Calm Belly Cooking
PO Box 1234
Denver, CO 80202
This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.