Privacy Policy for Tastemingle

Welcome to Tastemingle, a food blog dedicated to sharing delicious recipes, cooking tips, and culinary inspiration. Your privacy is of utmost importance to us, and this Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website.

This Privacy Policy applies to the Tastemingle website and governs the collection and use of data. By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms outlined herein, please do not access or use our services.

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information from you when you voluntarily provide it to us, including but not limited to:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number (if applicable)
• Comments and posts submitted through our website

2.2 Non-Personal Information

We may also collect non-personal information automatically when you visit our website. This may include:

• Your IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages you visit on our website
• The time and date of your visit
• The time spent on those pages

Your information may be used in the following ways:

• To personalize your experience and respond to your individual needs
• To improve our website based on feedback we receive from you
• To send periodic emails regarding your order or other products and services
• To provide you with relevant content, including recipes and cooking tips
• To notify you about changes to our services or policies

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: You have given us explicit consent to process your personal information for specific purposes.
• Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which you are a party.
• Legitimate Interests: We may process your personal data to further our legitimate interests, provided that such processing does not override your rights and interests.

We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your information to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies.

Tastemingle uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us analyze web traffic and improve our services. You can choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings.

We may use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the operation of our website.
• Analytical Cookies: Help us analyze how visitors use our website.
• Functional Cookies: Enhance your experience by remembering your preferences.

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties without your consent, except to our trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, as long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. We may also release information when it is release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect ours or others' rights, property, or safety.

As a data subject, you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• The right to access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
• The right to rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
• The right to erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
• The right to restrict processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
• The right to data portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@tastemingle.com.

While we strive to provide accurate and safe recipes, cooking and food preparation inherently carry risks, including but not limited to:

• Allergies: Many recipes may include common allergens such as nuts, dairy, gluten, and seafood. It is your responsibility to identify and avoid any ingredients that may trigger an allergic reaction.
• Cooking Safety: Ensure that you follow proper cooking practices to avoid foodborne illnesses. Tastemingle is not liable for any adverse effects that may result from the preparation or consumption of recipes shared on our website.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Tastemingle shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use our website or its content, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: contact@tastemingle.com