Privacy Policy

At FoodsGuy.com, owned and operated by Elli & Tee Inc., we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you interact with our website (“the Website”). By using FoodsGuy.com, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Who We Are

Our website address is: https://foodsguy.com. FoodsGuy.com is a website dedicated to providing high-quality content about food, cooking, and kitchen products. This Privacy Policy explains how your personal data is collected and used by Elli & Tee Inc..

2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the Website, we collect:

  • Data entered into the comments form (e.g., name, email, and comment content).
  • The visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to assist with spam detection.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be sent to the Gravatar service to verify if you are using it. The Gravatar service’s privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture (if applicable) will be visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Media

If you upload images to the Website, avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the Website can download and extract location data from such images.

Contact Forms

If you use our contact forms, we collect the information you provide (e.g., name, email address, and message content) to respond to your inquiries. This data is retained for customer service purposes but is not used for marketing unless explicitly agreed upon.

Cookies

Comment Cookies

If you leave a comment on the Website, you may opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year.

Login and Session Cookies

  • Temporary cookies are set to determine if your browser accepts cookies. These cookies contain no personal data and are discarded when you close your browser.
  • If you log in, we set cookies to save your login details and screen preferences. Login cookies last for two days; screen preferences last for one year.
  • Logging out removes login cookies.

Content Editing Cookies

If you edit or publish an article, a cookie is stored in your browser, indicating the post ID of the edited article. This cookie expires after one day.

3. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on FoodsGuy.com may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content behaves as though you visited the external website directly. These external websites may:

  • Collect data about you.
  • Use cookies.
  • Embed additional third-party tracking.
  • Monitor your interaction with their content, including tracking if you are logged into their website.

4. Analytics and Data Sharing

Analytics

We utilize third-party analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, to collect anonymized data about website traffic and user behavior. This information helps us analyze trends, improve our content, and enhance the user experience on FoodsGuy.com.

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. However:

  • Visitor comments may be processed through automated spam detection services to maintain the integrity of the Website.
  • Data may be shared with service providers essential for Website functionality, such as hosting providers and analytics platforms.

For more details about how we handle your data, please refer to our Privacy Policy, Terms and Conditions, and Disclaimer.

5. How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments: Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
  • User Profiles: For registered users, we store the personal information provided in their profiles. Users can view, edit, or delete their personal information (except their username).

6. Your Rights Over Your Data

You have the right to:

  • Request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Request that we erase your personal data, except for data required for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

To exercise these rights, contact us at Jaron@foodsguy.com.

7. Where We Send Your Data

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service. Data collected through analytics tools is anonymized and processed in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

8. How We Protect Your Data

We implement industry-standard measures to protect your data, including secure hosting, encryption where applicable, and restricted access to personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Affiliate Links and Advertising

FoodsGuy.com participates in affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn a commission when you purchase products through affiliate links. This does not impact your experience or the price you pay. For more details, refer to our Editorial Policy.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with the revised “Effective Date.” Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of any changes.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us via:

By using FoodsGuy.com, you acknowledge and agree to this Privacy Policy. Thank you for trusting us with your personal information!