DailySlowCooking® found at www.dailyslowcooking.com takes your privacy very seriously and is governed by the following privacy policy (“Privacy Policy”).
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it. The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to inform you what personally identifiable information we may collect and how it may be used. This statement only applies to this Website.
This Privacy Policy outlines the type of personal information that DailySlowCooking receives, collects, and uses. If you are a resident of the European Union, please note that we are located in the United States. Your information is processed outside the European Economic Area (“EEA”). Regardless of where your personal information is located, the measures we use to protect your personal information are described below.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact Rachel Clark at rachel@dailyslowcooking.com or via the mailing address listed below under “Who We Are.”
Users can link to this Privacy Policy on our home page or, at a minimum, on the first significant page after entering our website. Our Privacy Policy link includes the word ‘Privacy’ and can be easily found. Users will be notified of updates to our Privacy Policy on this page.
Your privacy is of the utmost importance, and we are guided by these fundamental principles:
- We only ask for personal information that is absolutely necessary.
- Your personal information is stored only if we have reason to keep it.
- We aim for full transparency on how your information is gathered and used.
- We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties.
- Our website is regularly scanned for security vulnerabilities.
Who We Are
DailySlowCooking is a for-profit food and recipe blog based in the United States, operated by Rachel Clark. Our physical mailing address is:
DailySlowCooking
780 Campbell Rd SE
Calhoun, GA 30701-4407
Information We Collect
Voluntary User-Provided Information
By Subscribing:
We collect information when you subscribe to receive post updates or save a recipe emailed to you. You will be asked for your email address, which is stored in our password-protected email manager. You may unsubscribe or update your preferences at any time.
By Commenting:
We collect information when you leave a comment on a post. Your name, email address, and website (if any) are stored in our password-protected WordPress database. Your email address is never publicly visible. When we respond to your comment, we may use the information you make public.
- Your IP address and browser user agent string are recorded to aid in spam detection.
- If you use Gravatar for your profile image, your anonymized hash may be shared with the Gravatar service. Their privacy policy is available here: Gravatar Privacy Policy.
- We use AntiSpam Bee to scan comments for spam.
- If you leave a comment or rating, it is viewable publicly, and metadata is retained indefinitely.
- Any email correspondence may be retained, including your message, email, and our response.
Information Collected Through Cookies and Other Technology
DailySlowCooking relies on Google Analytics for anonymous tracking.
- You may opt-in to save your name, email, and website in cookies when leaving a comment. These last for one year.
- Articles may contain embedded content (videos, images, articles) from other websites, which may track your interaction.
- You may opt out of cookies via USA.gov opt-out instructions.
Logfile Information
Your browser automatically reports logfile information including IP address, browser type, ISP, date/time, and referring/exit pages. This is used to analyze trends, administer the site, and gather demographic information. IP addresses are not linked to personally identifiable information.
Third-Party Analytics Services
DailySlowCooking uses Google Analytics. Data is analyzed anonymously, and user/event data is retained for 26 months. For more information, see How Google Uses Information From Sites or Apps.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Operate and maintain subscription features and commenting functionality.
- Send subscription-related emails or service notices. You may unsubscribe at any time via the link in each email.
Your email will be retained securely and only used for analytics or communication purposes. To permanently delete your information, contact rachel@dailyslowcooking.com.
How Your Information is Shared
- We do not rent, sell, or trade your personal information.
- Information you voluntarily disclose in comments becomes public.
- We may disclose information if required by law.
- Advertising is managed through Raptive. For details, see Raptive Privacy Statement.
How Your Information is Shared
- We do not rent, sell, or trade your personal information.
- Information you voluntarily disclose in comments becomes public.
- We may disclose information if required by law.
- Advertising is managed through Raptive. For details, see Raptive Privacy Statement.
Cookies and Advertising
First-party cookies are from DailySlowCooking; third-party cookies may be used for advertising/analytics.
For guidance on cookies, see All About Cookies.
Data collected via cookies may include: IP address, device type, browser type, operating system, language, and hashed email.
How We Protect Your Personal Information
We implement technical security measures to safeguard your data:
- Email manager is password-protected.
- Website is regularly scanned for vulnerabilities and malware.
- SSL (HTTPS) is enabled.
If your personal information is compromised, we will notify affected users promptly, in accordance with applicable law and the Fair Information Practices principles.
Your Rights and Choices
You may at any time:
- Decline to submit personal information and use the site anonymously.
- Update or correct your email preferences via email at rachel@dailyslowcooking.com.
- Unsubscribe from emails at any time.
- Block cookies (may affect functionality).
- Opt out of internet-based advertising via NAI.
EEA Residents:
You may request access, correction, portability, restriction, or objection regarding your personal information, and lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority.
California Residents:
You may request a list of personal information shared with third parties for marketing purposes. See more: California Online Privacy Protection Act.
Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, contact rachel@dailyslowcooking.com and it will be deleted promptly.
Links to Other Websites
Links on this website may lead to external websites with different privacy practices. We are not responsible for the content or policies of these websites.
CAN-SPAM Act
We comply with the CAN-SPAM Act:
- No misleading subjects or email addresses.
- Identify messages as advertisements.
- Include our physical address.
- Monitor third-party email services for compliance.
- Honor unsubscribe requests promptly.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Changes are effective when posted on this page.
Affiliate Disclosure
DailySlowCooking.com participates in various affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn a small commission if you click on or make a purchase through certain links on this website, at no additional cost to you.
As an affiliate, DailySlowCooking.com only recommends products, tools, or services that we genuinely believe are helpful, relevant, and aligned with the purpose of this site. Our opinions are our own, and affiliate relationships do not influence the content, recipes, recommendations, or reviews we publish.
Affiliate links help support the ongoing maintenance and content creation of this website, allowing us to continue sharing slow cooking recipes, tips, and resources with our readers.
If you have any questions regarding our affiliate relationships, please feel free to contact us through the information provided on this website.
Contact Us
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, contact:
Email: rachel@dailyslowcooking.com
or submit form here.