Privacy Policy for Gleeful Fork
Effective Date: February 16, 2026
Welcome to Gleeful Fork (“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 gleefulfork.com, a personal food blog dedicated to sharing recipes, kitchen tips, and joyful stories. Please read this policy carefully. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
Gleeful Fork is operated by Mia, a Midwest mom and recipe developer. Our mission is to inspire home cooks with approachable recipes and a sprinkle of happiness. For questions about this policy or your data, please contact us at [email protected] or via our Contact Page.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide you with a personalized experience and to improve our content. The types of information we collect include:
- Personal Information: When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.
- Non-Personal Information: We may collect information about your device, browser, and usage patterns through cookies and analytics tools. This includes IP address, browser type, referring pages, and time spent on the site.
3. How We Use Your Information
- Newsletter Delivery: To send you recipe updates, kitchen tips, and joyful stories via email.
- Site Improvement: To analyze website usage and improve our content and user experience.
- Communication: To respond to your inquiries or feedback submitted through our contact page.
4. Newsletter Subscription
If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter, your email address will be used solely for sending you periodic updates. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email or by contacting us directly at [email protected].
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Gleeful Fork uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic site functionality.
- Analytics Cookies: To understand how visitors use our site and to improve content.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your experience on our site.
6. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous information about website traffic and usage. Google Analytics may use cookies to track your interactions with our site. All data collected is anonymized and used solely for improving our content. For more information, visit Google’s Privacy Policy.
7. No Affiliate Links or Third-Party Advertising
Gleeful Fork does not participate in affiliate marketing or display third-party advertisements. We do not share your information with advertisers or affiliate partners.
8. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties except as required by law or as necessary to operate our newsletter service (e.g., email delivery platforms). Any third-party service providers are required to protect your information and use it only for the purpose of providing services to Gleeful Fork.
9. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to safeguard your data, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
10. Children’s Privacy
Gleeful Fork is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can remove it.
11. Your Rights and Choices
- Access and Correction: You may request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us at [email protected].
- Unsubscribe: You may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link provided in each email.
- Cookie Preferences: You can manage cookie settings through your browser.
12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to request information about the categories of personal information we collect, the purposes for which we use it, and the third parties with whom we share it. To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
13. International Users
Gleeful Fork is based in the United States and primarily targets U.S. residents. If you access our site from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using our site, you consent to this transfer.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The effective date will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this page periodically for any updates.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy or this policy, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Contact Page: gleefulfork.com/contact
16. Acceptance of This Policy
By using Gleeful Fork, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any aspect of this policy, please discontinue use of our website.
17. Summary
At Gleeful Fork, your privacy matters. We collect only the information necessary to deliver our newsletter and improve your experience. We do not sell or share your data, and you are always in control of your subscription and cookie preferences. Thank you for being part of our joyful cooking community!