Privacy Policy
Effective Date: February 16, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Fresh Forkful (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit freshforkful.com (“Website”). By using this Website, you agree to the practices described below. If you have questions, please contact us at [email protected] or via our Contact Page.
1. Information We Collect
Fresh Forkful is a personal food blog focused on recipes and kitchen stories. We value your privacy and strive to collect only the information necessary to provide our services and enhance your experience.
- Email Address: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address to send you weekly recipes, kitchen stories, and exclusive tips.
- Automatically Collected Data: When you visit our Website, certain information may be automatically collected, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited. This data is used for analytics and improving site performance.
- Voluntary Information: If you contact us via our contact form or email, we may collect your name and email address, along with any information you choose to provide.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To send you our newsletter and recipe updates if you have subscribed.
- To respond to your inquiries or feedback submitted via our contact form or email.
- To analyze Website usage and improve content, layout, and user experience.
- To comply with legal obligations and protect the integrity of our Website.
3. Newsletter Subscription
When you subscribe to our newsletter, you provide your email address voluntarily. We use this information solely to send you recipe updates, kitchen stories, exclusive tips, and occasional announcements. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email or by contacting us directly.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Fresh Forkful uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze Website traffic. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand how you interact with our content.
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic Website functionality.
- Analytics Cookies: Used to collect information about Website usage and performance (e.g., page views, visitor counts).
We do not use cookies for advertising or affiliate purposes. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect certain features of the Website.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We may share information in limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may use trusted third-party services (such as email newsletter platforms and analytics tools) to operate the Website and deliver newsletters. These providers are required to protect your information and use it only for the services we request.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and the safety of our users.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. While no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, we strive to use industry-standard practices to safeguard your data.
7. Children’s Privacy
Fresh Forkful is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can remove it.
8. Your Rights and Choices
- Unsubscribe: You may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link provided in each email or by contacting us.
- Access and Correction: You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us at [email protected].
- Cookie Preferences: You can manage cookie settings in your browser.
9. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to external sites for your convenience (e.g., ingredient sources, kitchen tools, or other food blogs). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any information.
10. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. If you unsubscribe from our newsletter, your email address will be removed from our mailing list promptly.
11. International Visitors
Fresh Forkful is based in the United States and primarily serves a US audience. If you access the Website from outside the US, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using the Website, you consent to this transfer.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The effective date at the top of this page indicates when this policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy or this policy, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Contact Form: /contact
14. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
While Fresh Forkful does not sell personal information and is not a business subject to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents may contact us to request information about our privacy practices or to exercise their rights under applicable law.
15. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature. Fresh Forkful does not currently respond to DNT signals, but you may manage your privacy preferences through your browser settings.
16. GDPR Notice (for EU Visitors)
Fresh Forkful is not targeted to EU residents and does not actively market to or collect data from individuals in the European Union. If you are an EU resident and believe your data has been collected, please contact us to request deletion or access.
17. Acceptance of This Policy
By using Fresh Forkful, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website. Continued use after changes to this policy will be deemed acceptance of those changes.
Thank you for visiting Fresh Forkful and trusting us with your privacy. We are committed to keeping your information safe and your inbox full of delicious inspiration!