At The Coastal Chef (https://www.thecoastalchef.com), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our site.

By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: such as your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter, fill out a contact form, or comment on a post.

• Non-Personal Information: like your browser type, IP address, pages visited, and time spent on the site (collected via cookies and analytics tools).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Send you updates, newsletters, and recipe roundups (only if you’ve opted in)

• Improve website performance and user experience

• Respond to questions or messages you’ve sent us

• Monitor traffic and engagement via tools like Google Analytics

3. Cookies

Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us enhance your experience. We use cookies to:

• Remember your preferences

• Track website usage

• Analyze and improve content

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may affect some features of the site.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party tools such as:

• Google Analytics – for site statistics

• Email marketing platforms – to send newsletters (like Mailchimp, ConvertKit, etc.)

• Affiliate partners – some pages may contain affiliate links, which may use cookies to track clicks and purchases

These third parties may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

5. Affiliate Disclosure

Some of our content includes affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through those links — at no extra cost to you. We only promote products we personally use or recommend.

6. Data Security

We take data protection seriously and implement measures to safeguard your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children’s Privacy

The Coastal Chef does not knowingly collect information from children under 13 years old. If you believe we have done so by mistake, please contact us and we will remove the information promptly.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Opt out of email communications at any time

• Request a copy of the data we have about you

• Ask us to delete your personal information

Just send an email to request changes or removal.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, the updated version will be posted on this page with the new effective date.

10. Contact Us

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

📧 Email: [email protected]