Effective Date: April 9, 2025
At FoodieHorizon (accessible from foodiehorizon.com), we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, interact with our services, and engage with the content we provide. Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it.
By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of information:
1.1 Personal Data
While using our website, we may ask you to provide certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you (“Personal Data”). This may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Contact details (e.g., phone number)
- Social media handles (if you interact with us via social platforms)
- Any other information you voluntarily provide via forms, comments, or other communications with us
1.2 Usage Data
We may collect information on how the website is accessed and used, referred to as “Usage Data.” This may include details such as:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages you visit on our website
- Time and date of your visit
- Duration of your visits
- Unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data
1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track your activity on our website. Cookies are small files that are stored on your device and help us improve user experience by remembering your preferences. You can choose to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to refuse cookies, some portions of the website may not function properly.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect in the following ways:
- To Provide and Improve Our Services: We use your data to enhance the functionality of our website, tailor our content, and improve your experience.
- To Communicate with You: We may use your personal information to respond to inquiries, send newsletters, or provide updates about our blog’s content and promotions.
- To Monitor and Analyze Usage: We may track and analyze how users interact with our site in order to improve our content, usability, and features.
- To Comply with Legal Obligations: We may use or disclose your information to comply with legal obligations, enforce our Terms of Service, or protect our rights.
3. Sharing Your Information
We respect your privacy and will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted third-party companies or service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting business, or serving you. These third parties are obligated to protect your information and only use it for the purpose for which it was provided.
- For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your personal information if required by law or if we believe such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, or prevent fraud.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please be aware that no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and while we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data. As a resident of New York or the United States, you may:
- Request Access to Your Data: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Request Correction or Deletion of Your Data: If you believe that your data is incorrect or incomplete, you have the right to request its correction or deletion.
- Object to or Restrict Processing: You can object to or request the restriction of how we process your personal data.
- Withdraw Consent: If we are relying on your consent to process your personal data, you can withdraw that consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party’s website. We strongly advise you to review the privacy policy of every website you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take immediate steps to delete such data. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take the necessary action.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of the page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
