Last updated: July 12, 2025
Next review date: July 2026

Quick Summary

At Suzie the Foodie, your privacy matters. We collect only the basics — like your name, email, and IP address — if you choose to interact with the site. That includes contacting us, signing up for a newsletter, or leaving a comment on a recipe.

We don’t sell your info. We don’t run ads. We don’t use cookies. You can always email us to see, fix, or delete your data.

Introduction

Welcome to suziethefoodie.com! This is a food and recipe blog created to share cooking tips, comfort food, and more.

This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, and how we protect it. Even though we are based in the U.S., we follow privacy laws like the GDPR and CCPA as best we can.

If you have questions or privacy concerns, just email casey@suziethefoodie.com.

What We Collect

We only collect personal information that you give us or that is gathered through simple website tools. That includes:

• Name (if you send a message through our contact form)
• Email address (if you sign up for emails or write to us)
• IP address (if you visit the site, collected through analytics)
• Comments (if you post on a recipe or article)

We don’t collect payment info, ID numbers, or any sensitive personal data.

We also do not collect or store information from children under 13. If we find out a child has shared data, we’ll delete it.

Why We Collect It

Here’s what we do with your data:

• Name: Used to respond to your questions or feedback
• Email address: Used to send you recipe updates (if you sign up) or respond to your emails
• IP address: Helps us understand how people use the site (via traffic reports)
• Comments: Let you share your thoughts or questions on our blog posts

We never use your info for ads or marketing campaigns, and we don’t send spam.

Our Legal Basis for Data Collection (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we must tell you the legal reason we use your data. Here’s how it breaks down:

• Email (for newsletters): Based on your consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a))
• Name (via contact form): Based on legitimate interest (GDPR Article 6(1)(f)) so we can reply
• IP address: Collected using legitimate interest (GDPR Article 6(1)(f)) to analyze traffic
• Comments: Based on legitimate interest to allow readers to engage with content

You can withdraw your consent at any time by emailing casey@suziethefoodie.com.

Do We Share Your Data?

No, we do not sell or share your data with advertisers or third-party marketing companies.

The only limited data sharing happens with:

• Google Analytics: May receive your IP address to track how many visitors come to the site and from where
• Website hosting provider: May process technical data like IP addresses as part of routine hosting services

These services don’t get your name or email.

Cookies

We do not use cookies on this site.

That means:

• No cookie banners
• No tracking cookies
• No advertising cookies
• No cookie storage on your browser

You can browse suziethefoodie.com with peace of mind.

Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

• Ask what data we have about you
• Ask us to fix wrong or outdated info
• Ask us to delete your data
• Ask us to send you a copy of your data
• Say no to how we use your info (where the law allows)

To make a request, email casey@suziethefoodie.com.
We’ll reply within 30 days.

Data Storage

We are based in the United States, and your data is stored on U.S.-based servers.

We do not transfer data internationally or use any overseas processors.

Data Retention

We only keep your personal data as long as needed:

• Contact form messages: 1 year
• Newsletter sign-ups: Until you unsubscribe
• Analytics data (IP address): Up to 26 months (kept by Google)
• Comments: As long as the post they appear on is published

You can ask us to delete your information at any time.

Children’s Privacy

Suzie the Foodie is meant for food lovers of all ages — but not for kids under 13. We don’t knowingly collect any personal information from children. If you believe we have data from a child, email us right away and we’ll delete it.

Security

We work hard to protect your information. We use:

• SSL/HTTPS to encrypt your connection
• Strong passwords to access our site’s backend
• Security plugins and firewalls to prevent attacks
• Regular updates to software and plugins

No site is 100% secure, but we do our best to keep your data safe.

No Automated Decisions

We do not use automated decision-making, AI profiling, or any kind of software that makes decisions about you based on your personal data.

All interactions on this site are human-run.

Do Not Track

Some browsers let you turn on “Do Not Track.”
We do not respond to Do Not Track signals because most websites and services don’t support them either.

Your California Privacy Rights

If you’re a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

You can:

• Ask what personal data we collect
• Ask us to delete it
• Ask us to stop using it in certain ways

We do not sell personal data, but you can still email us at casey@suziethefoodie.com to request access or deletion.
We will respond within 30 days.

Contact Information

If you have questions about your privacy or want to ask about your data, contact us here:

• Email: casey@suziethefoodie.com
• Website: suziethefoodie.com
• Team role: Casey (site operator)

We do not have a Data Protection Officer or a representative in the EU, UK, or Brazil.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy when laws change or if we change how we use data.

If that happens:

• We’ll update the “Last Updated” date at the top
• We’ll post the new version here
• If the changes are big, we may notify email subscribers

Last Updated

This policy was last updated on July 12, 2025.
We will review it again in July 2026.