Your privacy matters to me. This Privacy Policy explains what information Eliana Eats (elianaeats.com) collects, how it is used, and what choices you have regarding your personal information.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Who We Are
Eliana Eats is a food blog based in the United States. If you have any questions about how your data is handled, you can reach me at contact[@]elianaeats.com.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Voluntarily
When you contact me through the contact form or by email, I collect the information you choose to share, such as your name and email address. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is not stored in any database beyond what your email provider retains.
If you leave a comment on the website, that comment and any name or email you provide may be stored as part of the comment system.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, Eliana Eats automatically collects certain technical information when you visit. This may include your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, the pages you visit on this site, the time and date of your visit, and the website that referred you here.
This information is collected through analytics tools and helps me understand how visitors use the site so I can improve the content and experience.
Cookies
Eliana Eats uses cookies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website function properly and allow me to understand how the site is being used.
The types of cookies used on this site may include the following.
Essential cookies that are necessary for the website to function.
Analytics cookies that help me understand visitor behavior and improve the site.
Advertising cookies placed by third-party services such as Google AdSense, if applicable.
Affiliate tracking cookies placed when you click on affiliate links, such as links to Amazon.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please be aware that disabling certain cookies may affect how the website functions.
Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics to collect anonymous data about how visitors use the site. Google Analytics uses cookies to track information such as how long visitors stay on the site, which pages are visited most, and where traffic comes from.
This data is aggregated and does not personally identify you. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
For more information on how Google collects and uses data, please visit Google’s Privacy Policy.
Amazon Associates and Affiliate Links
Eliana Eats participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. When you click on Amazon affiliate links on this site, Amazon may place cookies on your device to track purchases for commission purposes.
These cookies are managed by Amazon, not by Eliana Eats. Please review Amazon’s Privacy Policy for more information on how they handle your data.
Third-Party Services
This website may use third-party tools and services, including but not limited to comment platforms, email subscription services, and social media plugins. Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing how it handles your data. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services.
How We Use Your Information
The information collected on this website is used for the following purposes.
To operate and maintain the website.
To respond to your emails and inquiries.
To understand how visitors use the site and improve the content and user experience.
To comply with legal obligations if required.
I do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to any third party.
Data Retention
Email correspondence is retained as long as it is relevant or until I no longer need it. Analytics data is retained according to the settings of the analytics provider used.
If you would like me to delete any personal information I may hold about you, please contact me at contact[@]elianaeats.com and I will do so to the best of my ability.
Children’s Privacy
Eliana Eats is not directed at children under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information through this website, please contact me and I will take steps to remove that information.
Your Rights
Depending on where you are located, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data. These may include the right to access, correct, or delete personal information I hold about you, as well as the right to object to or restrict certain types of data processing.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at contact[@]elianaeats.com.
Links to Other Websites
This site may contain links to external websites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. I encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in the website, applicable law, or my data practices. Any changes will be posted on this page. Your continued use of Eliana Eats after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact me at contact[@]elianaeats.com.