Privacy Policy for DishStories.com
Last Updated: September 23, 2025
At DishStories (“we,” “us,” or “our”), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website at https://dishstories.com (the “Website”).
By using our Website, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.
- Information We Collect
We collect both personal and non-personal information to operate and improve our services.
a) Information You Provide
You may voluntarily share personal information with us when you:
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Submit a recipe or comment
• Contact us via email or form
This may include:
• Your name and email address
• Content you submit (e.g., recipes, comments, photos)
• Any personal information included in your submissions
b) Information We Collect Automatically
When you visit the Website, we may automatically collect certain data, including:
• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring URLs
• General location data (city or country level)
We collect this data using technologies like:
• Cookies
• Web beacons
• Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
c) Information from Third Parties
We may receive information from trusted third-party services, such as:
• Google Analytics (site usage and performance)
• Mailchimp (newsletter and email delivery)
• Social media platforms (when you interact with our content)
- How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
• Operate, maintain, and improve the Website
• Send newsletters and updates (with your consent)
• Respond to comments, questions, or feedback
• Personalize your experience
• Analyze traffic and engagement trends
• Prevent spam or abuse
• Comply with applicable legal requirements
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
• Understand how visitors use the Website
• Save preferences (like display or language settings)
• Improve overall user experience
By using the Website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using this tool:
👉 Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On
- Sharing of Your Information
We may share your data in limited situations:
a) With Service Providers
We may share information with third-party vendors that support Website operations, including:
• Hosting providers
• Email marketing platforms
• Analytics providers
These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and only access the data needed to perform their services.
b) For Legal Compliance
We may disclose information if required to:
• Comply with laws, court orders, or legal processes
• Respond to valid government requests
• Protect the rights and safety of users or others
c) In Business Transfers
If DishStories is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that process — subject to the commitments in this Privacy Policy.
- Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, such as California, you may have rights under laws like the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) or California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to:
• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate or outdated data
• Delete your information (with certain limitations)
• Object to certain data uses (such as marketing)
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails using the link in any message or by contacting us directly.
To exercise any rights, please email us at contact@dishstories.com
- Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to:
• Provide our services
• Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
• Comply with legal obligations
Newsletter data is kept until you unsubscribe. Analytics data may be stored for up to 26 months, per Google’s default retention settings.
- Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your data, including:
• HTTPS encryption
• Secure server infrastructure
• Password-protected admin access
However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. Please avoid submitting highly sensitive information.
- Children’s Privacy
DishStories is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
If you believe we may have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.
- Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites before providing them with your information.
- International Data Transfers
Although our services are U.S.-based, some data may be processed or stored in other countries if required by our service providers.
By using our Website, you consent to such data transfers in accordance with this policy.
- Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected by an updated “Last Updated” date.
Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.
- Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise any rights, contact us at:
Email: contact@dishstories.com
Website: https://dishstories.com