Privacy Policy for pinchofbake.com

Effective Date: July 19, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to pinchofbake.com (referred to as the “Site”). Your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and interact with our content and services.

By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms, please do not use the Site.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that can identify you directly or indirectly (“Personal Information”). This includes but is not limited to:

Name
Email address
IP address
Browser type and device information
Interaction data (e.g., pages visited, links clicked)

We collect this information when you:

Subscribe to newsletters or mailing lists
Leave comments on posts
Submit contact forms
Create a user account (if applicable)
Use other interactive features on the Site

Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our Site through cookies and similar technologies:

IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Referring website URLs
Pages viewed and time spent
Click data

This helps us analyze Site usage, improve performance, and enhance your experience.

Use of Cookies

Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use cookies to:

Authenticate users and maintain session security
Customize content and user experience
Analyze Site traffic and usage patterns
Deliver personalized advertising (where applicable)

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect some Site features.

For details on managing cookies, see:

How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

To provide and maintain the Site and its features
To send newsletters, updates, and promotional emails (with your consent)
To respond to comments, inquiries, and support requests
To improve Site content and user experience
To monitor and analyze Site traffic and trends
To prevent fraud and maintain security
To comply with legal obligations

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us with:

Website hosting and management (e.g., Hostinger)
Email marketing (e.g., ConvertKit or similar)
Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)
Advertising partners (only with appropriate disclosures)
Payment processors (if applicable)

These third parties are contractually bound to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide.

We may also disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights.

Third-Party Services

Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous data about Site usage. You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking via browser add-ons. Google Privacy Policy
Email Service Provider: We use email marketing services to send newsletters. Your email is only used with your consent and never shared with third parties.
Advertising Networks: If applicable, we partner with advertising providers who may use cookies or tracking technologies. You can manage ad preferences via your choices here.

Comments and User-Generated Content

When you leave comments on our Site, we collect:

Name, email address, and website (if provided)
IP address and browser user agent for spam prevention

Comments are publicly visible along with the name you provide.

We may use automated spam detection services.

Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

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

Accessing the data we hold about you
Correcting inaccurate information
Requesting deletion of your data (where applicable)
Opting out of marketing emails
Restricting certain processing activities

To exercise your rights or for privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at pinchofbake@gmail.com.

Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 16 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us to request deletion.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted on this page with the Effective Date updated accordingly.

Please review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

Email: pinchofbake@gmail.com
Mailing Address:
Pinch of Bake
[Your Address Here]
[City, State, Zip]
[Country]