Look, we get it – nobody loves reading privacy policies. But we actually care about protecting your information, so we’ve written this in plain English to explain exactly what we collect, why we collect it, and how we keep it safe.
The Simple Version
We collect your email when you sign up for our newsletter, use cookies to remember your preferences (like whether you prefer vegetarian recipes), and work with trusted partners to bring you the best meal prep content. We never sell your personal information, and we give you complete control over your data.
Information We Collect
Information You Give Us Directly
- Email address: When you subscribe to our newsletter or download free meal prep guides
- Name: If you choose to provide it when signing up or commenting
- Recipe preferences: When you use our meal prep planner or preference quiz
- Comments and messages: When you interact with our content or contact us
- Survey responses: When you participate in our community surveys about meal prep challenges
Information We Collect Automatically
- Website usage: Which pages you visit, how long you stay, and what content interests you most
- Device information: What device and browser you’re using (helps us make sure the site works well for everyone)
- Location data: General location (city/state level) to show you relevant content
- Referral information: How you found us (search engines, social media, other websites)
Why We Use Cookies
Cookies help us remember your preferences so we can give you a better experience:
- Remember if you prefer gluten-free recipes so we can highlight them
- Keep you logged into our meal prep planner
- Show you content similar to what you’ve enjoyed before
- Understand which articles are most helpful to our community
How We Use Your Information
To Send You Helpful Content: Our weekly newsletter includes new recipes, meal prep tips, and exclusive content for subscribers. We also send occasional updates about new free resources or major site changes.
To Improve Our Content: We analyze which recipes and meal prep strategies are most popular to create more content you’ll actually use. If everyone’s searching for freezer meal ideas, we’ll create more freezer meal content.
To Personalize Your Experience: We show you recipe recommendations based on your preferences and past reading. If you love our quick dinner recipes, we’ll make sure you see new ones first.
To Provide Customer Support: When you email us about a recipe question or technical issue, we use your information to provide helpful, personalized responses.
To Protect Our Community: We monitor for spam, inappropriate content, and other issues to keep our website and community safe for families.
Data Protection & Security
We take protecting your information seriously. Here’s what we do:
Secure Storage: Your information is stored on secure servers with encryption and regular security updates.
Limited Access: Only Sophia, Olivia, Jennifer, and our technical support team have access to your personal information, and only when necessary to help you or improve our service.
Regular Updates: We regularly review and update our security measures to protect against new threats.
Safe Partnerships: We only work with trusted third-party services that meet our security standards.
Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA Compliant)
You have complete control over your information:
Access: Request a copy of all information we have about you by emailing privacy@theyumdishes.com
Correction: Update your email preferences, name, or other information anytime through your account or by contacting us
Deletion: Request that we delete all your information (though we’re sad to see you go!) by emailing privacy@theyumdishes.com
Portability: Get a copy of your data in a format you can use elsewhere
Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from our newsletter anytime using the link in every email, or contact us directly
California Residents: You have additional rights under CCPA, including the right to know what personal information we sell (we don’t) and opt-out of any sales (not applicable since we don’t sell data)
Third-Party Services We Use
We work with trusted partners to bring you the best experience:
ConvertKit: Manages our email newsletter (they’re email marketing specialists who help us send you recipe updates and meal prep tips)
Google Analytics: Helps us understand which content is most helpful so we can create more of what you need
Facebook Pixel: Shows our content to people interested in meal prep and family cooking
Amazon Associates: We earn a small commission when you buy kitchen tools we recommend (at no extra cost to you)
Recipe Card Plugin: Organizes our recipes in an easy-to-read format and allows you to save your favorites
All these partners have their own privacy policies and security measures that meet our standards.
Cookies & Tracking
We use different types of cookies:
Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly (like keeping you logged in)
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use our site so we can improve it
Advertising Cookies: Show you relevant content and ads about meal prep and cooking
Preference Cookies: Remember your choices (like dietary restrictions or favorite recipe categories)
You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling some may limit website functionality.
Children’s Privacy
The Yum Dishes is designed for adults planning family meals. We don’t knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you’re a parent and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@theyumdishes.com and we’ll delete it immediately.
International Users
If you’re accessing our site from outside the United States, please know that your information may be transferred to and stored in the US, where our servers are located. We take appropriate steps to protect your information regardless of where it’s processed.
Changes to This Policy
We’ll update this privacy policy as needed to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we’ll notify you via email and post the updated policy on our website with a new “Last Updated” date.
Contact for Privacy Concerns
Have questions about your privacy or this policy? We’re here to help:
Privacy Questions: privacy@theyumdishes.com
General Contact: contact@theyumdishes.com
Mailing Address: The Yum Dishes Privacy Team, [Physical Address – Update as needed]
Jennifer personally handles all privacy-related emails and typically responds within 24-48 hours. We take your privacy seriously and want you to feel confident about how we handle your information.
