1. Introduction
BiteBox ("we," "us," or "our") operates this website (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit the Site, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.
This policy is written to be read alongside our Terms & Conditions, Disclaimer, and Cookie Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information in two general ways:
Information you provide directly
- Contact form: your name, email address, and any message content you submit.
- Newsletter sign-up: your email address, if you choose to subscribe.
- Comments (where enabled): your name, email address, and comment content.
Information collected automatically
- Log data: IP address, browser type and version, device information, pages visited, time and date of visit, and referring URL.
- Cookies and similar technologies: small data files stored on your device that help the Site function and help us and our advertising partners understand how the Site is used. See Section 4 and our full Cookie Policy for details.
3. How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its content
- Respond to comments, questions, and contact form submissions
- Send newsletter emails to subscribers who have opted in
- Understand how visitors use the Site, so we can improve navigation and content
- Display advertising, including personalized advertising, through Google AdSense and other third-party vendors
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or abuse
5. Google AdSense & Advertising
We may display advertisements through Google AdSense and other third-party advertising partners and ad networks. To help fund the free content on this Site, these ads may be personalized based on your browsing activity.
In connection with the ads shown on this Site:
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites.
- Google's use of advertising cookies enables Google and its partners to serve ads to our visitors based on their visit to this Site and/or other sites on the internet.
- Other third-party vendors or ad networks may also use cookies to serve ads on this Site.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.
You can learn more about how Google uses data when you use our Site by visiting How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.
6. Analytics
We may use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to help us understand how visitors use the Site — for example, which pages are viewed most, how long visitors stay, and what device or browser they're using. These services use cookies and similar technologies to collect this information, which is generally reported to us in aggregate and does not directly identify individual visitors. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking through the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
8. Your Rights (EU/EEA & UK Visitors)
If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and equivalent UK law regarding your personal data, including the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate personal data
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Object to or restrict certain processing of your data
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details in Section 14.
9. Your Rights (California Visitors)
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA) give you the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
- Request deletion of personal information we hold about you
- Opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information (this Site does not sell personal information; certain advertising cookies may be considered "sharing" under CCPA — see Section 5 for opt-out options)
- Not be discriminated against for exercising these rights
10. Children's Privacy
This Site is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
11. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
12. Links to Other Sites
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including recipe sources, social media, and advertiser sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any site you visit.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, reach out:
Email: bitebox44@gmail.com
Or use our Contact page.