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Device type
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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 12, 2025
Last Updated: April 12, 2025

Welcome to Forkful Daily (“we,” “our,” or “us”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website forkfuldaily.com (the “Site”).

By using this Site, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our Site.

1. Data Controller Information

Data Controller: Forkful Daily
Contact Email: [email protected]
Website: forkfuldaily.com

For GDPR-related inquiries, please contact our Data Protection Officer at: [email protected]

2. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds under GDPR:

Consent: When you explicitly consent (e.g., newsletter signup, cookie consent)
Legitimate Interest: For website analytics, security, and improving user experience
Contract Performance: When necessary to provide requested services
Legal Obligation: When required by law

3. Information We Collect

a) Personal Information (Voluntarily Provided)

Name
Email address
Comments and messages
Recipe submissions or feedback
Contest/giveaway entries
Any other information you choose to provide

b) Automatically Collected Information

IP address
Browser type and version
Device type and operating system
Pages visited and time spent
Referral sources
Geographic location (city/region level)
Search terms used to find our site
Date and time of visits

c) Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use various types of cookies:

Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for site functionality
Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics for traffic analysis
Marketing Cookies: For advertising and retargeting
Preference Cookies: To remember your settings

We work with the following third-party services that may collect or process your data:

Analytics Services

Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis
Google Tag Manager: Tag management
Hotjar or similar: User behavior analysis

Advertising Services

Google AdSense We use Google AdSense, a service provided by Google Inc., to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies, including the DoubleClick cookie, to serve ads to users based on their visits to this and other websites. Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

You can learn more about how Google uses data from sites that use its services here: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Google Ad Manager/AdSense: Display advertising
Google Ads: Advertising campaigns
Meta Pixel (Facebook): Social media advertising
Pinterest Tag: Pinterest advertising
Amazon Associates: Affiliate marketing

Email Marketing

Mailchimp/ConvertKit: Newsletter management and delivery

Other Services

Comment Systems: Disqus or native WordPress comments
Social Media Widgets: Social sharing buttons
Content Delivery Networks: For site performance

Each service has its own privacy policy governing how they handle your data.

5. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for:

Providing and maintaining our website
Sending newsletters and promotional emails (with consent)
Responding to comments and inquiries
Analyzing website usage and improving user experience
Personalizing content and advertisements
Complying with legal obligations
Preventing fraud and ensuring security
Contest administration and prize delivery

6. Email Communications

We collect name and email address with your explicit consent
Emails include recipes, cooking tips, product recommendations, and promotions
You can unsubscribe anytime using the link in every email
We use double opt-in confirmation for new subscribers

Transactional Emails

We may send service-related emails (e.g., comment notifications) based on legitimate interest.

7. Advertising and Affiliate Marketing

Display Advertising

We use Google Ad Manager and other advertising platforms to serve ads. These services may:

Collect information about your visits to our site
Use cookies to serve personalized ads
Track your interactions with advertisements

Affiliate Links

Some content includes affiliate links (Amazon, other retailers) that may earn us a commission. All sponsored content and affiliate relationships are disclosed.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence, including the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including:

Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
Certification schemes (e.g., Privacy Shield successors)

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
Comments: Indefinitely unless deletion requested
Analytics data: As per Google Analytics retention settings (typically 26 months)
Marketing data: As required for campaign effectiveness (typically 2-4 years)

If you’re an EU resident, you have the following rights:

Right of Access

Request a copy of personal data we hold about you.

Right to Rectification

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”)

Request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.

Right to Restrict Processing

Request limitation of data processing in specific situations.

Right to Data Portability

Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

Right to Object

Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.

Withdraw consent for any consent-based processing.

Right to Lodge a Complaint

File a complaint with your local data protection authority.

To exercise these rights, contact us at: [email protected]

We will respond to your request within 30 days (may be extended to 60 days for complex requests).

11. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we discover such information has been collected, we will delete it immediately.

12. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

SSL encryption for data transmission
Secure hosting with reputable providers
Regular security updates and monitoring
Access controls and staff training
Data backup and recovery procedures

However, no internet transmission or storage method is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

13. Cookies Management

We obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies. You can manage your preferences through our cookie banner or browser settings.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Cannot be disabled
Analytics Cookies: Can be disabled
Marketing Cookies: Can be disabled
Social Media Cookies: Can be disabled

Managing Cookies

Browser Settings: Most browsers allow cookie management
Opt-out Tools: Google Ads Settings, Facebook Ad Preferences
Our Cookie Policy: [Link to detailed cookie policy if separate]

14. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you’re a California resident, you have additional rights:

Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to delete personal information
Right to opt-out of sale of personal information
Right to non-discrimination

Note: We do not sell personal information as defined by CCPA.

15. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted with an updated “Last Updated” date. For material changes, we may:

Send email notifications to subscribers
Display prominent notices on our website
Request renewed consent where required

Continued use after updates constitutes acceptance of the new policy.

16. Contact Information

For privacy-related questions or requests:

Email: [email protected]
Subject Line: Privacy Inquiry
Website: forkfuldaily.com

For GDPR-specific inquiries, please mention “GDPR Request” in your subject line.

This policy was last reviewed and updated on April 12, 2025. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.