Last Updated: August 25, 2025
Effective Date: August 25, 2025
Look, we get it – nobody loves reading legal stuff. But we genuinely care about protecting your privacy, so we’ve tried to make this as human and straightforward as possible. Here’s exactly how we handle your information when you visit The Yum Taste.
Information We Collect
Information You Give Us Directly
When you interact with our site, you might share:
- Email address: When you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us
- Name: If you choose to include it in emails or comments
- Recipe feedback: When you email us about how recipes worked (or didn’t work!) in your kitchen
- Questions and comments: Everything you send us when asking for cooking advice or sharing your family’s feedback
In simple terms: We only collect information when you actively decide to share it with us – like signing up for our newsletter or sending us an email.
Information We Collect Automatically
Like most websites, we automatically collect some technical information:
- Your device and browser information: What type of phone/computer you’re using and which browser
- Your IP address: A number that identifies your internet connection (but not you personally)
- Pages you visit: Which recipes you look at and how long you stay
- How you found us: Whether you came from Google, Pinterest, or another website
- General location: What city/state you’re in (not your specific address)
In simple terms: This is like knowing how many people visited our kitchen and which recipes they were most interested in, but we don’t know who specifically you are unless you tell us.
How We Use Your Information
To Provide Our Content and Services
- Send you our weekly newsletter with new recipes (only if you signed up for it)
- Respond to your emails about recipes, nutrition questions, or technical issues
- Remember your preferences (like if you prefer vegetarian recipes)
- Make our website work properly on your device
To Improve Our Content
- See which recipes are most popular so we can create similar ones
- Understand which articles are most helpful to families like yours
- Fix any technical problems that might be frustrating you
- Create content that actually answers the questions you’re asking
For Legal and Safety Purposes
- Comply with laws and regulations
- Protect against spam and abuse
- Enforce our Terms & Conditions if needed
What we DON’T do: We don’t sell your email addresses to other companies. We don’t spam you with offers for products we don’t actually use. We don’t share your personal information unless legally required to do so.
Data Protection & Security
We take protecting your information seriously. Here’s what we do:
Technical Security Measures
- SSL encryption: All information sent to us is encrypted (look for the little lock icon in your browser)
- Secure hosting: Our website is hosted on secure servers with regular security updates
- Limited access: Only Ashley, Christine, and Erin have access to your email addresses and personal information
- Regular backups: We backup our data securely to prevent loss
Human Security Measures
- We never share your email lists with anyone else
- We don’t discuss your personal emails with anyone outside our team
- We regularly review who has access to what information
- We delete information we no longer need
In simple terms: We protect your information like we’d want our own protected – with both technical safeguards and common-sense human practices.
Your Rights (GDPR/CCPA Compliant)
You have several rights regarding your personal information, regardless of where you live:
Access Your Information
You can ask us what information we have about you. Just email us at privacy@theyumtaste.com and we’ll send you everything we have on file.
Correct Your Information
If we have wrong information about you (like a misspelled email address), let us know and we’ll fix it immediately.
Delete Your Information
Want us to delete everything we have about you? No problem. Email us and we’ll remove you from all our systems within 30 days. You can also unsubscribe from our newsletter anytime using the link in every email.
Stop Processing Your Information
You can ask us to stop using your information for certain purposes (like marketing) while keeping it for others (like responding to your direct emails).
Get a Copy of Your Information
You can request a copy of all your information in a format you can easily use or transfer to another service.
To exercise any of these rights:
Email: privacy@theyumtaste.com
We’ll respond within 72 hours (usually much faster – Ashley checks this email daily).
For California residents (CCPA): You also have the right to know what categories of personal information we’ve collected and whether we’ve sold it (we haven’t and won’t).
Cookies & Tracking
What Cookies We Use
- Essential cookies: Make our website function properly (like remembering your newsletter preferences)
- Analytics cookies (Google Analytics): Help us understand which content is most helpful
- Social media cookies: Allow you to share our recipes on Pinterest, Facebook, etc.
How to Control Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Here’s how:
- Accept all cookies: Our website works best this way
- Block all cookies: Our website will still work, but some features might not function properly
- Block only tracking cookies: Keep the essential ones, block the analytics ones
In simple terms: Cookies are like tiny notes our website leaves on your device to remember things like “this person likes vegetarian recipes” or “they’ve already seen this popup.” You’re in complete control of whether to allow them.
Third-Party Services
We work with a few trusted companies to help run our website and provide you with better content:
Email Newsletter Service
We use a professional email service to send our newsletter. They have access to your email address and name (if provided), but they can only use this information to send emails on our behalf.
Website Analytics (Google Analytics)
We use Google Analytics to understand how people use our website. Google collects information about your visit but doesn’t know who you personally are unless you’re signed into your Google account.
Social Media Integration
Our website includes buttons to share recipes on social media platforms. These platforms may collect information about your visit to our site when you interact with these buttons.
Advertising Networks
We may display ads from Google AdSense or similar networks. These companies may collect information about your interests to show you more relevant ads.
Important: Each of these companies has their own privacy policies. While we choose partners we trust, you should review their policies too if you’re concerned about how they handle your information.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is designed for parents and adults who cook for their families. We don’t knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you’re a parent and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we’ll delete it.
If you’re under 18, please make sure you have your parent’s permission before signing up for our newsletter or contacting us.
International Users
Our website is based in the United States, and your information may be stored on servers located in the US. If you’re visiting from outside the US, your information will be transferred to and processed in the US, where privacy laws may be different from your country.
However, we follow GDPR guidelines regardless of where you’re located, because we believe everyone deserves strong privacy protections.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we’ll:
- Update the “Last Updated” date at the top
- Email our newsletter subscribers about any major changes
- Post a notice on our website about the updates
- Give you at least 30 days’ notice before any major changes take effect
In simple terms: If we change how we handle your privacy, we’ll tell you clearly and give you time to decide if you’re still comfortable with it.
Data Retention
Here’s how long we keep your information:
- Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
- Email correspondence: Up to 3 years (so we can reference previous conversations if you email us again)
- Website analytics: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
- Technical logs: 90 days maximum
We regularly review and delete information we no longer need. If you want us to delete your information sooner, just ask.
Contact for Privacy Concerns
Questions about your privacy or how we handle your information? We’re here to help.Privacy-specific contact:
Email: privacy@theyumtaste.com
Response time: Within 72 hours
General contact:
Email: contact@theyumtaste.com
Website: www.theyumtaste.com
Mailing address:
The Yum Taste
[Physical address would go here when available]
United States
Your California Privacy Rights
If you’re a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
Right to Know
You can request details about what personal information we’ve collected about you in the past 12 months, including:
- What categories of information we collected
- Where we got the information
- Why we collected it
- Who we shared it with (if anyone)
Right to Delete
You can request that we delete your personal information, with some exceptions (like information we need to complete a transaction you requested).
Right to Opt-Out of Sale
We don’t sell personal information, so there’s nothing to opt out of. But if this ever changes, we’ll make it very clear and give you an easy way to opt out.
Right to Non-Discrimination
We won’t treat you differently if you exercise your privacy rights. You’ll still get the same great recipes and content regardless of your privacy choices.
How to exercise these rights: Email us at privacy@theyumtaste.com with “California Privacy Request” in the subject line. We may ask you to verify your identity to protect your information.
European Union Users (GDPR)
If you’re in the EU, you have strong privacy rights under GDPR. Here’s our legal basis for processing your information:
Consent
When you sign up for our newsletter or contact us, you’re giving us consent to use your information for those specific purposes.
Legitimate Interest
We have legitimate business interests in:
- Understanding how our website is used to improve it
- Preventing spam and abuse
- Providing customer service
Your GDPR Rights
In addition to the rights listed above, you can:
- Withdraw consent at any time (like unsubscribing from emails)
- Object to processing based on legitimate interest
- Request data portability (get your information in a usable format)
- File a complaint with your local data protection authority
EU Representative:
For GDPR-related concerns, contact us at privacy@theyumtaste.com with “GDPR Request” in the subject line.
Final Thoughts
We know privacy policies can be overwhelming, but here’s what it boils down to: We collect information to provide you with helpful content and improve our website. We protect that information carefully. We don’t sell it or share it inappropriately. And you have complete control over what you share with us.
If you have any questions – whether about this policy or just about cooking in general – we’re always here to help. Ashley, Christine, and Erin personally read every privacy email, and we’re committed to being as transparent as possible about how we handle your information.
Thanks for trusting us with your information and for being part of The Yum Taste family!
Last updated: August 25, 2025
