Privacy Policy

Dish Diary (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you blog website https://dishdiary.co.uk/ (the “Site”). If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please refrain from using the Site.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in various ways:

(a) Personal Data

Personally identifiable information such as your name, email address, and contact details that you voluntarily provide when subscribing to our newsletter, leaving comments, or interacting with us.

(b) Usage Data

Information about your interactions with the Site, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, and time spent on our Site.

(c) Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To provide and improve our blog content and services.
To send updates, newsletters, and promotional communications.
To allow interaction, such as commenting on blog posts.
To analyze trends and optimize Site functionality.
To comply with legal obligations.

3. Third-Party Advertising and Cookies

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site and other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to deliver personalized ads. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings.

We may share your information in the following cases:

Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors that assist in Site operations.
Legal Obligations: When required to comply with legal processes.
Business Transfers: In case of a merger, sale, or transfer of assets.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required by law.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access: Request access to your personal data.
Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data.
Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware of any such data, we will delete it.

8. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. Please review their policies before sharing personal information.

9. Comments and Publicly Shared Information

When you leave comments on our Site, your name and comment may be visible to other visitors. Please avoid sharing sensitive information in public comments.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated “Effective Date.” Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.