Last Updated: April 16, 2025 At InsiderFoodie.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, www.insiderfoodie.com, or use our services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

1.1 Personal Information

Personal information is data that can be used to identify you. We may collect:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, or mailing address when you sign up for our newsletter, create an account, or contact us.
• Account Information: Username, password, and other details provided during account creation.
• Payment Information: Credit card details or other payment information when you make a purchase (processed securely via third-party payment processors).
• User-Generated Content: Comments, reviews, or recipes you submit to our website.

1.2 Non-Personal Information

We may collect non-identifiable information, including:

• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, such as pages visited, time spent, and links clicked.
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
• Location Data: General location based on your IP address or device settings (not precise geolocation).

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience. These may include:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly.
• Analytics Cookies: To analyze website performance and user behavior (e.g., via Google Analytics).
• Advertising Cookies: To deliver personalized ads based on your interests.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve our services, including personalized content and recommendations.
• Process transactions and fulfill orders.
• Send newsletters, promotional offers, or updates (with your consent).
• Respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
• Analyze website usage to enhance functionality and user experience.
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with payment processing, email delivery, analytics, or hosting (e.g., Stripe, Mailchimp).
• Advertising Partners: To deliver targeted ads (only with your consent).
• Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

4. Your Choices and Rights

4.1 Managing Your Information

You can:

• Update or delete your account information by logging into your account.
• Opt out of marketing emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails.
• Disable cookies through your browser settings.

4.2 GDPR and CCPA Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or California, you may have additional rights, including:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information.
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal exceptions).
• Restriction: Limit how we process your data.
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of your personal information (CCPA).

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@insiderfoodie.com.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures, such as encryption and secure servers, to protect your information. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. For example, we may retain account information until you delete your account, and we may keep transaction records for legal compliance.

7. International Data Transfers

InsiderFoodie.com is based in the United States. If you access our website from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where data protection laws may differ. We take steps to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, such as GDPR for EEA residents.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those websites.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Significant changes will be communicated via email or a prominent notice on our website.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@insiderfoodie.com