Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 23, 2025

Welcome to ElvaFood.com (“ElvaFood”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website elvafood.com, subscribe to our newsletter, or interact with our content. Please read this policy carefully. By using our website, you consent to the practices described herein.

1. Information We Collect

ElvaFood is a personal food blog focused on sharing recipes, kitchen stories, and cooking tips. We collect minimal personal information, primarily for newsletter subscriptions and site analytics. The types of information we may collect include:

• Email Address: When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address to send you updates, recipes, and exclusive content.
• Automatically Collected Data: Like most websites, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, such as IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates/times of your visits. This data is collected via cookies and similar technologies for analytics and site performance.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Newsletter Delivery: To send you our weekly recipes, cooking tips, and kitchen stories, as well as occasional updates or special offers related to ElvaFood.
• Site Analytics: To analyze website usage, improve our content, and enhance user experience.
• Communication: To respond to inquiries or feedback submitted via our Contact Page or email (contact@elvafood.com).
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal requests.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

ElvaFood uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytics data. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand how visitors use our site. We do not use cookies for advertising or affiliate tracking.

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic site functionality.
• Analytics Cookies: Used to collect aggregate data about site usage (e.g., Google Analytics).

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

4. Newsletter Subscription

When you sign up for our newsletter, we collect your email address. We use this information solely to send you our newsletter and related updates. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email or by contacting us at contact@elvafood.com.

We do not share, sell, or rent your email address to third parties. Your subscription data is stored securely and used only for the purpose of delivering our newsletter.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We respect your privacy and do not sell or share your personal information with third parties except in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating the website (e.g., email delivery platforms, analytics providers). These providers are obligated to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to us.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, government agencies).
• Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of ElvaFood, our users, or others.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While we strive to safeguard your data, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and take steps to protect your own information.

7. Children’s Privacy

ElvaFood.com is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately at contact@elvafood.com so we can promptly remove it.

8. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external sites (e.g., ingredient sources, kitchen tools, or other food blogs). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. Your Rights and Choices

• Access and Correction: You may request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us at contact@elvafood.com.
• Unsubscribe: You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link provided in each email or by contacting us directly.
• Cookie Preferences: You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. If you unsubscribe from our newsletter, your email address will be removed from our mailing list promptly.

11. 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 changes, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:

• Email: contact@elvafood.com
• Contact Page: elvafood.com/contact

13. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal data we have collected about you, as well as the right to request deletion of your personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@elvafood.com. We do not sell your personal information.

14. GDPR Notice (European Visitors)

ElvaFood.com is primarily intended for a US audience. However, if you are visiting from the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data, and to object to or restrict processing. To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@elvafood.com.

15. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature. ElvaFood.com does not currently respond to DNT signals, but you can manage your privacy preferences through your browser settings.

16. Acceptance of This Policy

By using ElvaFood.com, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our website. Your continued use of the site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.

Thank you for trusting ElvaFood with your information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing a safe, enjoyable experience for all food lovers.