Effective Date: April 21, 2026
This Privacy Policy governs the data collection and processing practices of Food Stubs (“the Website,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This document explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.
1. Data Controller Contact Information
Website: https://foodstubs.com
Contact Email: info@foodstubs.com
Business Location: European Union
For the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we act as the data controller.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Comments
When visitors leave comments on the Website, we collect the data shown in the comments form, including:
- The commenter’s name (or username)
- The commenter’s email address
- The IP address and browser user agent string (used for spam detection)
The email address is not publicly disclosed. It is used solely to facilitate follow‑up comment notifications or, with explicit consent, for newsletter correspondence.
2.2 Contact Forms
When you contact us via info@foodstubs.com, we receive your email address and any other information you voluntarily provide. Such correspondence is retained for customer support and administrative purposes.
2.3 Newsletter Subscriptions
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your name and email address through a third‑party email marketing service. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in each newsletter.
2.4 Analytics
We employ third‑party analytics providers (including but not limited to Google Analytics) to analyse visitor behaviour. These services collect:
- Anonymised IP addresses
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, and scrolling activity
- Device type, browser version, and operating system
This aggregated data assists us in improving the Website’s content and user experience. It does not personally identify you.
3. Cookies
Yes, we utilise cookies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We deploy the following categories of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic functionality (e.g., comment form operation).
- Preference Cookies: Store user preferences such as theme settings.
- Analytics Cookies: Facilitate data collection for analytics services.
- Advertising Cookies: Used by third‑party advertising networks to deliver relevant advertisements.
- Social Media Cookies: Enable embedded social media widgets (e.g., Pinterest save button).
You may disable cookies through your browser settings. However, certain features of the Website may become unavailable.
4. Third‑Party Services
We engage the following categories of third‑party services, each of which may collect and process your data in accordance with its own privacy policy:
- Analytics Services: e.g., Google Analytics, Jetpack Stats
- Advertising Networks: e.g., Google AdSense, Mediavine, Ezoic (these may deploy cookies for personalised advertising)
- Affiliate Platforms: e.g., Amazon Associates, ShareASale (cookies track referral purchases for commission purposes)
- Social Sharing & Embedded Content: e.g., Pinterest widget, Instagram feed, YouTube videos (these may collect your IP address and set cookies)
- Email Marketing Providers: e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit (store subscriber names and email addresses)
We select providers that maintain GDPR compliance and offer data processing agreements. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties.
5. Data Retention Periods
- Comments: When a comment is submitted, the comment and its associated metadata are retained indefinitely. This enables us to automatically approve follow‑up comments.
- Newsletter Subscribers: Your data remains stored until you unsubscribe or submit a formal deletion request.
- Contact Form Messages: Retained for a maximum of one year.
6. Your Legal Rights
If you reside in the European Union (GDPR) or California (CCPA), you possess the following rights concerning your personal data:
- Right of Access: Obtain a copy of the 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 data, subject to legal obligations.
- Right to Restriction of Processing: Limit how we use your data.
- Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used, machine‑readable format.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent for cookie usage or newsletter subscriptions.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@foodstubs.com. We will respond within thirty (30) days.
7. Children’s Privacy
The Website is directed toward adults (individuals aged 18 years or older). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so that we may delete such data.
8. International Data Transfers
Visitor comments may be processed through automated spam detection services (e.g., Akismet). Analytics and advertising data may be transmitted to servers located in the United States or other countries. When we transfer personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we implement appropriate safeguards, including the EU‑US Data Privacy Framework or Standard Contractual Clauses.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any modifications will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. For significant changes, we will provide notice via a prominent announcement on the Website.
10. Contact Information for Privacy Inquiries
For any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data:
Email: info@foodstubs.com
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority (e.g., the data protection authority in your EU member state).