Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 27, 2026
Website: dishwithemma.com
Contact: [email protected]
We know privacy policies aren’t exactly exciting reading material, but since you’re trusting us with your information, we want to be completely upfront about what we collect and how we handle it.
What We Collect From You
Newsletter signups: Your email address and first name (if you share it). That’s all we need to send you recipes and kitchen tips.
Recipe comments: Whatever you choose to share – usually your name, email (kept private), and your comment or photo. We love seeing your cooking successes!
When you contact us: We save your emails so we can help you properly. If you ask Emma about recipe troubleshooting, she’ll reference your messages to give better follow-up advice.
Surveys and giveaways: Sometimes we ask for extra info like your location (for shipping prizes) or cooking preferences (to create better content).
Website analytics: We use Google Analytics to see which recipes are popular, how long people read, and what devices you use. This helps us improve our site and create content you actually want.
Cookies: Standard website cookies that remember your preferences and make the site work smoothly. Nothing intrusive – just functional stuff.
How We Use This Information
Sending newsletters: If you sign up, we’ll email you weekly recipes and kitchen tips. Usually once a week, sometimes twice if we’re really excited about something.
Making better recipes: Your feedback helps us improve. When you tell us a recipe worked perfectly or needs adjusting, that makes our content better for everyone.
Helping you personally: We keep your emails so we can provide useful, personalized responses and follow up on how our suggestions worked.
Understanding our audience: We look at which recipes are most popular and what questions come up frequently to create more of what you need.
Legal compliance: Sometimes we’re legally required to keep certain records or provide information to authorities.
Protecting Your Information
Secure servers: Our website uses encrypted hosting with regular security updates from reputable providers.
Limited access: Only Emma, Sarah, and our tech support person can access your personal information. Everyone understands privacy is sacred.
Never selling your data: We will NEVER sell, rent, or give away your email or personal information to other companies. We hate spam as much as you do.
Up-to-date security: We install security updates promptly and use current best practices.
Email security: We use secure email practices and don’t forward your messages to unauthorized people.
Your Privacy Rights
Everyone Gets These Rights
Unsubscribe instantly: Every newsletter has an unsubscribe link. One click and you’re off our list – no judgment!
Update info: Want to change your email or preferences? Email us at [email protected].
Delete everything: Want us to completely remove your information? Email us and we’ll delete it within 30 days.
EU Residents (GDPR Rights)
You also have the right to:
- Access all personal information we have about you
- Correct any incorrect information
- Delete your data (right to be forgotten)
- Restrict how we process your information
- Get your data in a portable format
- Object to certain processing
Email [email protected] with “GDPR REQUEST” in the subject line.
California Residents (CCPA Rights)
You have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect and why
- Delete your personal information
- Opt out of data sales (we don’t sell data anyway)
- Non-discrimination for exercising your rights
Email [email protected] with “CCPA REQUEST” in the subject line.
Cookies & Tracking
Essential cookies: Make the website function properly (like keeping you logged in).
Analytics cookies: Help us understand site usage through Google Analytics.
Preference cookies: Remember your settings and choices.
Advertising cookies: Used for social media ads and relevant content. You can opt out through browser settings.
You can control cookies through your browser settings, though blocking all cookies might affect site functionality.
Third-Party Services
Google Analytics: Tracks website traffic and user behavior. Google has their own privacy policy.
MailChimp: Manages our newsletter with strict privacy practices.
Social media: When you interact with our social content, those platforms collect information per their own policies.
Payment processors: If you purchase anything, secure payment processors handle your payment info with their own privacy practices.
Children’s Privacy
Our site is designed for adults making cooking decisions. We don’t knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we discover we have, we’ll delete it immediately.
Parents: if you believe your child shared information with us, contact [email protected] right away.
International Visitors
We’re based in the United States, so your information is processed here under US privacy laws. We work to provide strong privacy protections for all readers worldwide.
How Long We Keep Data
Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe or ask us to delete it.
Website analytics: Anonymous usage data for up to 26 months to spot trends.
Email correspondence: Up to 3 years so we can reference previous conversations.
Recipe comments: Kept indefinitely as part of our community. Want one removed? Just ask.
Policy Updates
We’ll update this when needed – like if we add features or laws change. Significant changes get announced to newsletter subscribers and posted prominently on our site.
Check the “Effective Date” at the top to see when this was last updated.
Privacy Questions?
Email: [email protected]
Subject: “PRIVACY QUESTION”
Response time: Usually within 48 hours
Emma or Sarah will personally handle your privacy concerns. We take your privacy seriously and are committed to transparent, responsible data practices.
This privacy policy covers dishwithemma.com and all associated services.
Last updated: January 27, 2026