Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 15th, 2024

Who We Are
Welcome to WorkshopRecipes.com, a culinary blog created and managed by Missy Scott, where we share an array of delightful and innovative recipes. Our website can be found at www.workshoprecipes.com. For any inquiries or concerns, please contact us at:

1. Personal Information We Collect and the Purpose Behind It

Personal Information:
We may gather personal information from our users, which can include your name, email address, and any preferences when you subscribe to our newsletter, comment on our blog posts, or fill out our contact form.

Transactional Information:
If you engage in purchases through affiliate links or services, we may collect details relevant to those transactions.

Technical Information:
We automatically collect technical data through cookies and analytics tools, which can include your IP address, the browser you use, and the specific pages you visit on our site.

Purpose of Collection:
This data is collected to improve user experience, facilitate communication, and adhere to legal requirements. We will process your data with your consent or when we have a legitimate interest in doing so.

2. Comments

When you leave comments on our site, we gather the data shown in the comments form along with your IP address and the browser user agent string to assist in spam detection.

3. Media

If you upload images to our site, please refrain from including any embedded location data (EXIF GPS). This information can be accessed by anyone visiting the site.

4. Contact Forms

Through our contact forms, we gather personal data such as your name and email address. We store this information for customer service purposes for a period of six months, but it will not be used for marketing communications.

5. Cookies

Cookies are utilized on our website to enhance user experience. These are small text files saved on your device. The following cookies may be implemented:

  • Default WordPress Cookies: Utilized for user sessions and authentication.
  • Google Analytics: For gathering anonymous data regarding site usage.

You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings.

6. Analytics

We utilize Google Analytics to gain insights into user behavior on WorkshopRecipes.com. You have the option to opt out of analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. More information can be found in Google’s Privacy Policy here.

7. Data Sharing Practices

We do not sell or lease your personal information to third parties. We may share your data with:

  • Service Providers: Including web hosting and analytics services.
  • Affiliate Partners: For any transaction-related data in case you make purchases through our affiliate links.

Refer to their privacy policies for more details.

8. Data Retention Period

We retain personal data for the following durations:

  • Contact Form Submissions: Retained for six months.
  • Comments: Stored indefinitely for moderation purposes.
  • Analytics Data: Kept for one year.

9. User Rights Regarding Their Data

You have rights concerning your personal information, including the ability to request access to the data we hold about you, request corrections, or ask for its deletion. To exercise these rights, please reach out to us using the contact information above.

10. Data Transfers

We do not transfer your personal data outside the United States. If this ever changes, we will ensure that your data is protected according to applicable data protection regulations.

11. Data Protection Measures

We have implemented various security measures to safeguard your personal information, including encryption, secure server technology, and staff training on data protection best practices.

12. Data Breach Procedures

In the event of a data breach, we have procedures in place to identify and respond to incidents. Affected users will be notified, and we will take necessary actions to mitigate any potential risks.

13. Third-Party Data Sources

We do not receive personal information from external sources. All data collected is directly from interactions with our site.

14. Automated Decision-Making

We do not engage in automated decision-making or profiling that impacts users.

15. Regulatory Compliance

As a food blog, we are not affiliated with any regulated industries but are committed to maintaining best practices regarding data privacy.

16. Contact Information for Privacy Concerns

For any privacy-related inquiries, please get in touch with us at:

Address: [Your Physical Address] (if applicable)

Email: [email protected]