Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 3, 2025

Welcome to FeastForgeChef.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”). Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting any personal information you provide when using our website. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and share your information in compliance with Google requirements, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable laws.

By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect two types of information from users:

a. Personal Information

This may include:

Full name
Email address
IP address
Phone number (if provided)
Mailing address (if applicable)
Location data (geographic, if shared)
Account information (if you register or log in)
Preferences or feedback shared through surveys or forms

b. Non-Personal Information

This includes technical and usage data such as:

Browser type and version
Device type
Operating system
Referral source
Pages viewed and time spent on site
Search queries
Date and time of visits
Clickstream behavior and interactions with ads

2. How We Collect Information

We collect your information through:

Contact forms
Newsletter sign-ups
Comment sections
Cookies and tracking technologies
Google Analytics and similar tools
Third-party login or social plugins
Embedded content from other platforms (e.g., YouTube, Instagram)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Improve website content, layout, and functionality
Provide personalized content and recipe suggestions
Respond to your inquiries and support requests
Send newsletters and promotional communications (with your consent)
Monitor website performance and user behavior
Enable targeted advertising through platforms like Google AdSense
Comply with legal requirements or obligations

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Recognize your browser and settings
Improve user experience and load times
Track user behavior and traffic patterns
Serve personalized ads via Google AdSense or similar services

You may opt out of personalized ads through Google Ads Settings and manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

5. Google Services Compliance

FeastForgeChef.com uses Google services such as:

Google Analytics for traffic analysis
Google AdSense for displaying ads

We comply with all relevant Google policies, including:

Google’s EU User Consent Policy
Google Publisher Policies
Google Ad Manager Terms and Conditions

You may learn more about how Google uses your data at:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

6. Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share it with:

Service providers (e.g., email marketing platforms, analytics providers)
Advertising partners for ad personalization
Legal authorities if required to comply with the law

All third-party partners are obligated to protect your data and use it only for the specified purpose.

7. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using encryption and firewall-protected environments. We implement industry-standard security measures to prevent:

Unauthorized access
Data loss or misuse
Alteration or destruction

Despite our efforts, no online transmission is 100% secure. You share your information at your own risk.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you have the right to:

For EU Users (GDPR):

Access, correct, or delete your personal data
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

For California Residents (CCPA):

Request a disclosure of categories and sources of collected data
Request deletion of your personal information
Opt-out of the sale of personal data (we do not sell data)

To exercise any of these rights, email us at: privacy@feastforgechef.com

9. Children’s Privacy

FeastForgeChef.com is not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe we have collected information from a child, contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in legal requirements, our services, or technology. We will notify users of significant changes via website announcements or email (if subscribed).

Last updated: June 3, 2025