Effective Date: 30th July 2025
Last Updated: 30th July 2025
Introduction
Look, we get it — nobody loves reading privacy policies. But this one matters because we take your privacy seriously. At EatYumz, we collect some information to make your experience better, but we’re totally transparent about what we collect, why we collect it, and what we do with it.
This Privacy Policy explains how EatYumz (“we,” “us,” “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit www.eatyumz.com or interact with our content.
Bottom line: We only collect what we need, we never sell your data, and we protect your information like we’d want our own protected.
Information We Collect
Here’s what we collect and why:
Information You Give Us Directly
When you subscribe to our newsletter:
- Your email address (so we can send you recipes and updates)
- Your first name (optional — so we can personalize emails)
When you comment on recipes or posts:
- Your name or username (whatever you want to be called)
- Your email address (required to comment, but not displayed publicly)
- Your website URL (optional)
- The content of your comment
When you contact us:
- Your name and email address (so we can respond to you)
- Any information you choose to include in your message
When you interact on social media:
- Any information you share publicly on our social media profiles
- Messages you send us through social platforms
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we automatically collect:
Technical Information:
- Your IP address (general location, not your exact address)
- Browser type and version
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- Operating system
- Pages you visit on our site and how long you stay
- How you found us (search engine, social media, direct link)
Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies (small text files stored on your device) to:
- Remember your preferences (like if you dismissed a pop-up)
- Understand which recipes and content you’re interested in
- Analyze how people use our site so we can improve it
- Show you relevant content based on your interests
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Just know that disabling cookies might affect some site functionality.
Third-Party Information
Analytics Services: We use Google Analytics to understand how people use our site. Google collects information about your visit and provides us with aggregated, anonymized data about traffic patterns. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Advertising Services: We may use advertising services (like Google AdSense or Mediavine) that collect information about your browsing to show you relevant ads. These services use cookies and similar technologies. You can control personalized advertising through:
- Google Ad Settings
- Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out
- Your browser’s “Do Not Track” setting
Social Media Platforms: When you interact with our content on social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, etc.), those platforms collect information according to their own privacy policies.
Email Service Provider: We use email service providers (like Mailchimp, ConvertKit, or similar) to manage our newsletter. They have access to subscriber information but are contractually obligated to protect your data and only use it for sending our emails.
How We Use Your Information
Here’s exactly what we do with the information we collect:
To Provide Our Services:
- Send you the newsletter you signed up for
- Respond to your questions and comments
- Display your comments on our blog posts
- Improve your browsing experience
To Improve Our Content:
- Understand which recipes and topics you’re interested in
- Analyze traffic patterns to create better content
- Fix technical problems and improve site performance
- Test new features and designs
To Communicate With You:
- Send recipe updates and blog posts (only if you subscribed)
- Respond to your inquiries
- Notify you of important changes to our site or policies
- Send occasional promotional content (you can unsubscribe anytime)
To Comply With Legal Obligations:
- Respond to legal requests or court orders
- Enforce our Terms & Conditions
- Protect our rights and the safety of our users
What We DON’T Do:
- We don’t sell your personal information to anyone, ever
- We don’t share your email with third parties for their marketing
- We don’t use your information for purposes you haven’t agreed to
- We don’t spam you with excessive emails
How We Share Your Information
We only share your information in these specific situations:
Service Providers: We work with trusted service providers who help us run our website and business:
- Email service providers (to send newsletters)
- Website hosting services (to keep the site running)
- Analytics providers (to understand site usage)
- Payment processors (if we sell products/services)
These providers only access information necessary to perform their services and are contractually obligated to protect your data.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or legal process, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to:
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect our rights and property
- Prevent fraud or illegal activity
- Protect the safety of our users or the public
Business Transfers: If EatYumz is acquired by or merged with another company, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We’ll notify you before this happens.
With Your Consent: We may share information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Our security measures include:
- Secure socket layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Limited access to personal information (only team members who need it)
- Secure password-protected systems
- Regular backups to prevent data loss
However, please understand: No internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You share information at your own risk.
You can protect yourself by:
- Using strong, unique passwords
- Not sharing your login credentials
- Logging out of accounts when using shared devices
- Being cautious about what you share in public comments
Your Privacy Rights
You have rights regarding your personal information. Here’s what you can do:
For All Users
Access Your Information: You can request a copy of the personal information we have about you. Email contact@eatyumz.com with “DATA ACCESS REQUEST” in the subject line.
Correct Your Information: If any information we have is inaccurate, you can request corrections. Contact us at contact@eatyumz.com.
Delete Your Information: You can request that we delete your personal information. Email contact@eatyumz.com with “DELETE MY DATA” in the subject line. Note that we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
Unsubscribe: You can unsubscribe from our newsletter anytime by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email, or by emailing contact@eatyumz.com.
Opt Out of Cookies: You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Visit aboutcookies.org for instructions.
For EU Residents (GDPR Rights)
If you’re in the European Union, you have additional rights under GDPR:
Right to Access: Request access to your personal data.
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit how we use your data.
Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format.
Right to Object: Object to our processing of your data for certain purposes.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time.
Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority.
Legal Basis for Processing: We process your data based on:
- Your consent (newsletter subscriptions, cookies)
- Contractual necessity (providing services you requested)
- Legitimate interests (improving our content and user experience)
- Legal obligations (compliance with laws)
For California Residents (CCPA Rights)
If you’re a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:
Right to Know: Request information about personal data we’ve collected about you in the past 12 months.
Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information we’ve collected.
Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the “sale” of personal information (note: we don’t sell personal information).
Right to Non-Discrimination: Exercise your rights without discriminatory treatment.
How to Exercise Your Rights: Email contact@eatyumz.com with “CCPA REQUEST” in the subject line. We’ll verify your identity and respond within 45 days.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Here’s a detailed breakdown of cookies we use:
Essential Cookies (Always Active): These cookies are necessary for the website to function:
- Session cookies (remember you as you navigate the site)
- Security cookies (protect against fraud and abuse)
- Load balancing cookies (distribute traffic efficiently)
Analytics Cookies (Optional): Help us understand how visitors use our site:
- Google Analytics (traffic analysis, popular content)
- Heatmap tools (understand how users interact with pages)
Advertising Cookies (Optional): Used to show relevant ads and measure ad performance:
- Google AdSense or similar ad networks
- Retargeting pixels (show ads to previous visitors)
Social Media Cookies (Optional): Allow you to share content on social platforms:
- Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram sharing buttons
- Social media feed embeds
Managing Cookies:
- Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete them
- You can visit aboutcookies.org for detailed instructions
- Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality
Third-Party Services & Links
Our website may contain links to external websites and services we don’t control:
Third-Party Websites: When you click links to other sites, you’re subject to their privacy policies, not ours. We’re not responsible for their practices. Please review their privacy policies before sharing personal information.
Common third-party services we use:
- Google Analytics (website analytics)
- Email service providers (newsletter delivery)
- Social media platforms (content sharing)
- Advertising networks (display ads)
- YouTube (embedded videos)
- Amazon Associates (affiliate links)
Affiliate Links: We may include affiliate links in our content. When you purchase through these links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This doesn’t affect what information is collected about you — that’s governed by the merchant’s privacy policy.
Children’s Privacy
EatYumz is not directed to children under 13, and we don’t knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you’re a parent or guardian and believe your child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at contact@eatyumz.com. We’ll promptly delete any such information.
If you’re under 13, please don’t use our website or provide any personal information without your parent’s permission.
Data Retention
How long we keep your information:
Newsletter Subscribers: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
Comments: Indefinitely, unless you request deletion (comments are part of our content).
Email Correspondence: Generally 3-7 years for business records.
Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained longer for historical analysis.
Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer if required by law.
When you request data deletion, we’ll remove personal information from active systems within 30 days, though some information may persist in backups for a limited time.
International Data Transfers
EatYumz is based in Alabama, United States. If you’re accessing our site from outside the US, please be aware that:
- Your information may be transferred to and stored on servers in the United States
- US privacy laws may differ from those in your country
- By using our site, you consent to the transfer of your information to the US
For EU residents: We ensure adequate protection for data transfers through appropriate safeguards.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.
When we make changes:
- We’ll update the “Last Updated” date at the top
- For significant changes, we’ll notify you via email (if you’re subscribed) or through a notice on our website
- Continued use of our site after changes means you accept the updated policy
We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us About Privacy
Questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information?
Email us: contact@eatyumz.com
Subject line: “Privacy Question”
Mail us:
EatYumz – Privacy Concerns
705 13th St
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, USA
Response time: We typically respond to privacy inquiries within 3-5 business days.
For specific requests:
- Data access requests: “DATA ACCESS REQUEST”
- Deletion requests: “DELETE MY DATA”
- GDPR requests: “GDPR REQUEST”
- CCPA requests: “CCPA REQUEST”
We take privacy concerns seriously and will work with you to address any issues promptly and transparently.
This Privacy Policy is effective as of 30th July 2025 and governs our collection and use of personal information for EatYumz.com.
