Information We Collect

We collect information in two main ways:

1. Information you provide directly

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as your name and email address, when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Leave a comment on a blog post
• Contact us through our Contact Page

When you leave a comment, your name and comment are displayed publicly. Your email address and IP address are collected privately for moderation and spam prevention but are not shown publicly.

If you contact us through a form on the Site, we collect the information you provide, including your name, email address, and message, so we can respond to your inquiry.

2. Information collected automatically

When you visit our Site, certain information is collected automatically to help us understand how people use our website, improve content, and display relevant ads.

This may include:

• Your IP address and approximate location (city, region, or country)
• Your browser type, device type, and operating system
• The pages you visit, how long you spend on them, and how you navigate the Site
• The referring website or link that brought you here
• Your interactions with content, advertisements, and emails

This information is collected through cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies used by our service providers. These tools typically use aggregated or pseudonymized data that does not directly identify you. We use this data to analyze traffic patterns, measure ad performance, and enhance the overall user experience.

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Send newsletters or updates that you’ve requested
• Respond to messages, comments, or inquiries
• Improve our content, website performance, and user experience
• Display relevant advertising through Raptive and other ad partners
• Maintain security and prevent spam or abuse

We use this information as described in this policy and in accordance with applicable laws.

Cookies and Analytics

Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us recognize returning visitors, analyze traffic, and customize content or ads.

You can disable or delete cookies through your browser settings, but some parts of the Site may not function properly if you do.

We use analytics services and advertising tools (such as Google Analytics, Plausible Analytics, and Raptive) to understand how visitors interact with our Site. These services may use cookies or similar technologies to collect aggregated, anonymous data.

We use Google Analytics to understand site traffic and usage. Learn how Google uses data from partners: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites and see Google’s privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy.

We also use Plausible Analytics, a cookie-less analytics tool; see Plausible’s data policy for details.

Advertising

CMI Marketing, Inc., d/b/a Raptive (“Raptive”) is a service provider of this Site for the purposes of placing advertising on the Site, and Raptive will collect and use certain data for advertising purposes. To learn more about Raptive’s data usage, click here: https://raptive.com/creator-advertising-privacy-statement

Email Marketing

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we’ll use your name and email address to send you updates, craft and recipe ideas, and promotional content. Our email service provider helps us track open rates, clicks, and preferences so we can send more relevant content.

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email.

Embedded and Interactive Content

Some pages may include embedded content (such as YouTube videos or social share buttons). Embedded content from other websites behaves the same as if you visited those sites directly.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interaction with their content. Please refer to the privacy policies of those third-party websites for more information.

Third-Party Services

We work with trusted third-party service providers that help us operate our Site and deliver our services.
These include providers for:

• Website hosting and maintenance
• Security, backups, and performance optimization
• Email marketing and communication
• Analytics and advertising

These third parties may process limited personal data (such as IP addresses or contact information) only as needed to perform their functions, and they are bound by confidentiality and data protection agreements.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as needed to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. Backups and server logs may be stored for security and operational reasons and are automatically deleted on a rolling basis.

Sensitive Personal Information

At no time should you submit sensitive personal information to our Site. This includes information such as your social insurance number, financial details, health information, political opinions, religious beliefs, or similar data. If you choose to share such information with us, it will be subject to this Privacy Policy.

Children’s Privacy

Our Site is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected such information in error, please contact us through our Contact Page and we will delete it promptly.

Your Rights

We respect your right to access and control your personal information. You may request to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent to receive our emails or other marketing communications

If you would like to make a privacy-related request, please contact us through our Contact Page. You can also manage your ad and cookie preferences at any time using the consent tools provided by Raptive on this Site. We will make reasonable efforts to respond to your request in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

We recognize and process the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal as a valid opt-out request where required by law.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed in other countries by third-party service providers that help us operate this Site. These providers have their own privacy and security practices that help protect your information in line with this Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us through our Contact Page.

For more information about site usage and legal terms, please see our Terms and Conditions.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, service providers, or applicable laws. The date of the most recent revision will always be posted at the bottom of this page with a “Last Updated” date.

Last Updated: October 16, 2025