Privacy Policy
Welcome to The Epicurious Foodie (“we,” “our,” “us”). Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit https://theepicuriousfoodie.com (the “Site”) or interact with our services.
By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide a better experience for our visitors and customers. This may include:
a. Information You Provide Directly
- When you subscribe to our newsletter or create an account.
- When you make a purchase or contact us for support.
- When you leave comments, reviews, or submit forms on our Site.
This may include:
- Name and contact information (email address, shipping/billing address, phone number)
- Payment details (processed securely through third-party payment processors; we do not store full payment card information)
- Account login details (if applicable)
b. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6)
c. Information from Third Parties
We may receive information from third-party services such as analytics providers, advertising partners, or affiliate programs.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Operate and maintain the Site
- Process and fulfill orders
- Respond to inquiries or customer service requests
- Send newsletters, updates, and marketing communications (with your consent)
- Improve our recipes, content, and shopping experience
- Detect and prevent fraud, spam, or abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share your information in the following ways:
- Service Providers: With trusted third parties that help operate our website, payment processing, email marketing, and analytics.
- Affiliates: Some links on our Site are affiliate links. When you click or purchase through them, we may earn a commission. These third parties may collect limited information to track referrals.
- Legal Compliance: When required by law, regulation, or valid legal process.
All third parties are required to handle your data securely and in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
4. Data Retention
We keep personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.
You can request deletion of your personal data at any time (see Section 8).
5. Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed 100% secure.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tools to:
- Enhance site functionality
- Analyze site traffic and performance
- Personalize your experience
- Deliver relevant advertisements
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Site.
7. Email Communications
By subscribing to our newsletter or making a purchase, you may receive occasional updates, promotions, or recipes.
You can unsubscribe anytime by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of our emails.
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your information
- Withdraw consent to marketing communications
- Object to or restrict certain processing activities
To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@theepicuriousfoodie.com
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom (UK), you have additional rights under the GDPR.
If you are a California resident, you have rights under the CCPA/CPRA.
9. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal data.
10. Children’s Privacy
The Epicurious Foodie does not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13. If we learn that a child’s personal data has been provided without parental consent, we will delete it promptly.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected on this page with a new “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the updated Policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
π§ Email: info@theepicuriousfoodie.com
π Address: 1025 CONNECTICUT AVENUE, NW SUITE 1000, WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 20036