Privacy Policy for BitefulJoy.com
Last Updated: july 1, 2025
About This Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how BitefulJoy.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website. We are committed to being transparent about our data practices and respecting your privacy.
Who We Are
BitefulJoy.com is a personal food blog operated by Alex Chen, dedicated to sharing recipes, cooking tips, and culinary inspiration with food lovers worldwide. Our website address is: https://bitefuljoy.com
Contact Information:
- Website: BitefulJoy.com
- Email: contact@bitefuljoy.com
Information We Collect
Information You Voluntarily Provide
Contact Forms & Email Communication
- Your name and email address when you contact us with questions about recipes or cooking
- Any additional information you choose to share in your messages
Recipe Comments & Feedback
- Your name, email address, and any comments you leave on our blog posts
- Photos or recipe modifications you share with us
Newsletter Subscription
- Your email address if you choose to subscribe to our weekly recipe updates
- Your recipe preferences and interests (if you provide them)
Information Collected Automatically
Website Analytics
- Pages you visit and time spent on our site
- How you found our website (search engines, social media, direct links)
- Your approximate location (city/state level only)
- Device and browser information to ensure our site works properly
Cookies and Similar Technologies
- Essential cookies that help our website function properly
- Analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our site
- Preference cookies to remember your settings (like font size)
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to Your Questions: Answer recipe questions and provide cooking support
- Share New Content: Send you our newsletter with new recipes and cooking tips (only if you subscribe)
- Improve Our Website: Understand which recipes are most popular and how to make our site better
- Protect Our Community: Prevent spam comments and maintain a positive environment
- Technical Maintenance: Ensure our website loads quickly and works across different devices
Cookies Policy
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience:
Essential Cookies (Always Active)
- Remember your comment information so you don’t have to re-enter it
- Keep you logged in if you have an account
- Ensure our contact forms work properly
Analytics Cookies (You Can Opt-Out)
- Google Analytics to understand website traffic and popular content
- Help us improve our recipes and user experience
How to Manage Cookies: You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We Do NOT:
- Sell your personal information to anyone
- Share your email address with marketers or advertisers
- Use your information for purposes other than running our food blog
We May Share Information Only When:
- Required by law (such as responding to a court order)
- Necessary to protect against fraud or spam
- You give us explicit permission to do so
Third-Party Services
Our website integrates with these trusted services:
Google Analytics
- Helps us understand website traffic and improve user experience
- Uses anonymized data and follows Google’s privacy standards
- You can opt-out using Google’s browser plugin
Email Service Provider (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit)
- Manages our newsletter subscriptions
- Only sends emails to people who specifically subscribe
- Includes easy unsubscribe options in every email
Social Media Platforms
- Share buttons for Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, and Twitter
- These platforms may place their own cookies when you use share buttons
Comment System
- May use services like Disqus or native WordPress comments
- Subject to their respective privacy policies
Your Privacy Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access and Correction
- Request a copy of the personal information we have about you
- Ask us to correct any inaccurate information
Deletion
- Request that we delete your personal information
- Note: We may need to keep some information for legal compliance
Email Communications
- Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link in every email
- Contact us to remove your email from all our lists
Analytics Opt-Out
- Use browser settings to block analytics cookies
- Install Google Analytics opt-out browser extension
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information:
- Use secure hosting services with regular security updates
- Encrypt sensitive data transmission
- Regularly backup and monitor our systems
- Limit access to personal information to essential personnel only
However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to protecting your data using industry-standard practices.
International Users
BitefulJoy.com is operated from the United States. If you’re visiting from another country, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from your country.
For users in the European Union, we comply with GDPR requirements and respect your rights under European data protection law.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is intended for general audiences and is not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.
Recipe Attribution and User-Generated Content
When you share recipe modifications, photos, or tips in comments:
- You retain ownership of your content
- You grant us permission to display your comments on our website
- We may feature your recipe modifications with attribution
- You can request removal of your content at any time
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes:
- We’ll update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page
- For significant changes, we’ll notify newsletter subscribers via email
- Continued use of our website after changes means you accept the updated policy
How to Contact Us
For any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices:
Email: contact@bitefuljoy.com
Website Contact Form: BitefulJoy.com/contact
We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 48 hours.
Summary
At BitefulJoy.com, we believe in keeping things simple and transparent. We collect only the information necessary to share great recipes and connect with fellow food lovers. We don’t sell your data, we don’t spam you, and we respect your right to privacy while building a community around the joy of cooking.
This privacy policy was last updated on July, 2025, and is effective immediately.
Thank you for being part of the BitefulJoy community! Happy cooking! 👨🍳
