Who We Are
Recipes With Olivia is a food and recipe blog operated by Olivia Dawson. Our website address is https://recipeswitholivia.com.
What Information We Collect
Information You Provide Voluntarily
- Email address (if you subscribe to our newsletter)
- Name and email (if you contact us through the contact form)
- Comments you leave on posts
Information Collected Automatically
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website
- Date and time of visit
This is collected through cookies and analytics tools.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to your emails and comments
- Send newsletter updates (only if you subscribed)
- Analyze site traffic and improve content
- Display relevant advertisements
- Prevent spam and abuse
We do NOT:
- Sell your personal information
- Share your email with third parties for marketing
- Use your data for purposes unrelated to this site
Email Newsletter
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we use ConvertKit to manage subscriptions. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in every email. Your email address is stored securely and never sold.
Advertising
We may display ads through Google AdSense. These services may use cookies to show ads based on your browsing history. You can opt out of personalized advertising through Google Ad Settings.
Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand site usage. This data is anonymized and aggregated. We cannot identify individual users from this data.
Cookies
See our Cookie Policy for detailed information about cookies and how to manage them.
Data Retention
- Contact form submissions: 1 year
- Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
- Analytics data: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to processing of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, email olivia@recipeswitholivia.com.
Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including secure hosting (HTTPS), regular software updates, and limited access to backend systems. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.
Children’s Privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us to have it removed.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy as needed. Significant changes will be noted with a new “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.
Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or requests, email olivia@recipeswitholivia.com.