Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 30.06.2025
Last Updated: 30.06.2025
Welcome to Chai and Fondue (https://wheat-snail-972682.hostingersite.com). Your privacy is important to me. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information I collect, how I use it, and your rights in relation to your data.
1. Who I Am
This website is operated by the blog Chai and Fondue, which shares recipes, artistic journeys, and expat life experiences. My goal is to offer engaging content in English and French to readers around the world.
If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, please contact me at:
📧 contact@wheat-snail-972682.hostingersite.com
2. What Data I Collect
I may collect and process the following information:
a) Information You Voluntarily Provide
- Comments: When you leave a comment, I may collect your name, email address, and any other information you choose to share.
- Contact Forms: If added later, this may collect your name, email, and message content.
b) Automatically Collected Data
- Analytics: I plan to use Google Analytics to collect anonymized data such as pages visited, time spent on the site, browser type, and device information.
- Cookies: Cookies may be used to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and remember your preferences.
c) Embedded Content
Posts on this site may include embedded content (e.g., Pinterest pins). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website. These websites may collect data, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content.
3. How I Use Your Information
I use your data for:
- Displaying your comments
- Improving website performance and content
- Understanding how users interact with my site (via analytics)
- Responding to your inquiries or messages
4. Cookies Policy
Cookies are small data files stored on your device. I may use cookies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze traffic with tools like Google Analytics
- Improve site functionality
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
5. Third-Party Services
I may use the following services:
- Google Analytics (to track visitor behavior)
- Pinterest Embeds (for sharing content and ideas)
These third parties may set cookies or collect data according to their own privacy policies. I encourage you to review their policies directly.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, especially if you are in the EU/EEA, you may have the following rights under data protection laws like the GDPR:
- Access the personal data I hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@wheat-snail-972682.hostingersite.com.
7. Data Retention
I retain comment data indefinitely for website functionality and security purposes unless requested for deletion.
8. Children’s Privacy
This site is not intended for children under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
9. Changes to This Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you can contact:
📧 contact@wheat-snail-972682.hostingersite.com