privacy policy - chickendelish

Effective Date: January 2025

As the owner of chickendelish.com (the “Website”), Chickendelish (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how it may be shared, and what rights you have in relation to that information.

By using this Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information that identifies, relates to, describes, is reasonably capable of being associated with, or could be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular individual or household (“Personal Information”).

1.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect Personal Information you choose to provide, including (for example):

Name
Email address
Username or display name
Billing details (if you make a purchase)
Any information you submit via contact forms, comments, surveys, or account registration

You may provide this information when you:

Subscribe to our email newsletter
Create an account on the Website
Leave a comment on a post
Fill out a contact or feedback form
Enter a giveaway, promotion, or survey

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you access or use the Website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, such as:

IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Referring website
Pages viewed and links clicked
Dates and times of access
Approximate location (based on IP)

This information helps us understand how visitors use the Website so we can improve performance, content, and user experience.

1.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Remember your preferences
Keep you logged in (if you have an account)
Analyze Website performance and usage
Deliver and measure advertising

Cookies are small data files stored on your browser. You can control or delete cookies via your browser settings (more on this below), but disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of the Website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your Personal Information for purposes such as:

Providing, operating, and maintaining the Website
Communicating with you (e.g., responding to inquiries, sending newsletters)
Managing your account, if you create one
Processing transactions and delivering purchased products or services
Improving the Website’s content, layout, and functionality
Analyzing how users interact with the Website
Detecting, preventing, and addressing security or technical issues
Complying with legal obligations

We only use your Personal Information when we have a lawful basis to do so (for example, your consent, our legitimate interest in running and improving the Website, performance of a contract, or compliance with a legal requirement).

3. Cookies & Analytics

3.1 Cookies

We may use both “session” cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and “persistent” cookies (which remain until you delete them or they expire).

We use cookies for:

Authentication – recognizing you when you log in
Preferences – remembering your settings or previous choices
Security – helping protect your account and our Website
Email & Marketing – showing relevant content to subscribers
Advertising – displaying targeted ads where applicable
Analytics – understanding Website usage and performance

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. For more detailed instructions, please refer to your browser’s help section.

3.2 Google Analytics

We may use Google Analytics (or similar tools) to better understand how visitors interact with the Website. These tools collect information such as pages visited, time on site, and other usage data—often tied to an anonymized identifier or IP address.

You can learn more about how Google uses data here:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the browser add-on available here:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

4. Comments, Accounts & User-Generated Content

4.1 Comments

When you leave a comment on the Website, we may collect:

Your name or display name
Your email address
Your IP address
Browser user agent string (for spam detection)

Third-party services (such as spam filters or Gravatar) may also receive hashed or anonymized data to provide their features. After your comment is approved, your comment and any chosen display name may be publicly visible.

4.2 User Accounts

If the Website allows registration:

We may store your username and email address.
Your password is encrypted and not visible to us.
We may store additional information you choose to add to your profile.

Account-related cookies may be used to keep you logged in and remember your preferences.

5. Email Addresses & Newsletters

If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter or sign up via a form, we will collect your email address and possibly your name.

We use this information to:

Send you recipes, updates, tips, and promotional content
Notify you of new posts, features, or offers

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email or by contacting us directly.

We do not sell your email address to third parties.

6. Purchases & Transaction Data

If we offer products or services for sale, and you choose to make a purchase, we may collect:

Name and contact information
Billing address
Limited payment details (usually handled securely by third-party payment processors)

Payments are processed through third-party providers (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, or similar services). We do not store your full credit card details on our servers. We only receive information necessary to confirm your payment and fulfill your order.

7. Third-Party Services & Advertising

We may use third-party service providers to help us operate the Website and deliver services, such as:

Email marketing platforms (for newsletters)
Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
Advertising networks (for display ads)
Security and performance tools (e.g., caching/CDN services)

Each third party uses your information in accordance with its own privacy policy.

We may display third-party ads or use ad networks that collect certain information (such as IP address, cookies, or device identifiers) to show interest-based or targeted advertising.

8. Affiliate Links & Sponsored Content

The Website may participate in affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn a commission if you click on a link and make a purchase, at no extra cost to you.

Affiliate links are typically labeled or disclosed within the content.
Cookies may be used by the affiliate program to track referrals and sales.

From time to time, we may also publish clearly disclosed sponsored content in collaboration with brands. We only partner with brands and products we believe may be genuinely useful to our readers.

9. How We Share Your Information

We may share your Personal Information:

With service providers who help us operate the Website and deliver services (e.g., email platforms, analytics, payment processors)
When required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request
To protect the rights, property, or safety of Chickendelish, our users, or others
In connection with a business transfer (e.g., merger, acquisition, sale of assets)

We do not sell your Personal Information in the traditional sense (like selling a mailing list), but certain data may be used for advertising or analytics purposes as described above.

Where required by law (such as under the California Consumer Privacy Act “CCPA”), we treat some sharing of data for targeted advertising as a “sale” or “sharing” and provide opt-out options where applicable.

10. Data Retention

We keep your Personal Information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or allowed by law (for example, for legal, accounting, or reporting requirements).

When we no longer need your data, we will delete or anonymize it where reasonably possible.

11. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your Personal Information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, and you share information at your own risk.

12. Children’s Privacy

The Website is not directed to children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 16.

If you believe we have collected Personal Information from a child under 16, please contact us, and we will take steps to remove such information from our records.

13. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your Personal Information, such as:

Right to access the data we hold about you
Right to request correction of inaccurate data
Right to request deletion of your data (subject to certain exceptions)
Right to object to or restrict certain processing
Right to withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)
Right to data portability (in some cases)

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details at the end of this Policy. We may need to verify your identity before responding to your request.

13.1 EEA / UK Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, additional rights under GDPR / UK GDPR may apply, including:

Right to be informed
Right of access
Right to rectification
Right to erasure
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object
Rights related to automated decision-making

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated.

13.2 U.S. State Privacy Laws (e.g., CCPA/CPRA)

Residents of certain U.S. states (such as California and others with privacy laws) may have additional rights, including:

Right to know what categories of Personal Information are collected and how they are used
Right to request access to specific pieces of Personal Information
Right to request deletion of Personal Information (subject to exceptions)
Right to correct inaccurate data
Right to opt out of certain types of data “sale” or “sharing” for targeted advertising
Right not to be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us as indicated below.

14. External Links & Embedded Content

The Website may include links to other websites or embedded content (such as videos, images, or articles) from third-party sites.

These external sites may collect data about you, use cookies, or embed additional tracking. Their use of your information is governed by their own privacy policies, not ours. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

15. Sensitive Personal Information

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information, such as:

Social security numbers
Health information
Financial account numbers (beyond what is necessary for payment processing)
Information about race, political opinions, religious beliefs, or similar

Please do not submit sensitive information to us via the Website.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements.

When we make material changes, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted means you accept the revised Privacy Policy.

17. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your privacy rights, you can contact us at:

Chickendelish
📧 Email: info.chickendelish@gmail.com