Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

2. How We Use Your Information

We use information collected to: (1) Send you newsletters, recipe updates, and cooking tips (only if you’ve subscribed); (2) Respond to your messages and inquiries; (3) Display and manage your comments; (4) Understand how visitors use our website and improve our content and features; (5) Prevent fraud, security breaches, and other harmful activity; (6) Comply with legal obligations; (7) Personalize your experience on Mealistry.com.

3. Third-Party Services & Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share limited information with trusted service providers who assist us with website operations, email delivery, analytics, and customer service. These providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide their services.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Mealistry.com uses cookies to improve your browsing experience, remember preferences, and analyze website usage. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us recognize you and provide personalized features.

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality. We use both session cookies (temporary) and persistent cookies (longer-lasting). Google Analytics uses tracking cookies to measure website usage.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, and destruction. These include SSL encryption, secure server infrastructure, and access controls.

However, no security system is completely impenetrable. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You assume the risk of any data transmission over the internet.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Newsletter subscriber information is retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form submissions are retained for 2 years. Comments are retained as long as the associated post remains published. You may request deletion of your information at any time by contacting contact@mealistry.com

7. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@mealistry.com with “Privacy Request” in the subject line and specify your request.

8. GDPR Compliance

For visitors from the European Union, Mealistry.com complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We process personal data based on your consent (for newsletter subscriptions, comments) or legitimate business interests (for analytics). You have the right to withdraw consent at any time.

If you believe we are not complying with GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority.

9. Children’s Privacy

Mealistry.com is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child, we will take steps to delete such information immediately. Parents or guardians concerned about their child’s online privacy should contact us at contact@mealistry.com

10. External Links & Third-Party Sites

Mealistry.com may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to Mealistry.com. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

11. International Data Transfers

Your personal information may be transferred to and stored in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws different from your home country. By using Mealistry.com, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence for the purposes described in this policy.

12. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy with a new effective date. Your continued use of Mealistry.com following changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. Please review this page periodically for updates.