Privacy Policy for FizzleFork
Effective Date: December 03, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to FizzleFork (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “the Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit fizzlefork.com, a personal food blog dedicated to sharing recipes, kitchen tips, and culinary inspiration. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your online experience is safe and enjoyable.
This policy applies to all visitors, subscribers, and users located in the United States. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We collect information to provide you with a better experience and to deliver our newsletter and recipe updates. The types of information we collect include:
- Personal Information: When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address. This is the only personally identifiable information we collect.
- Non-Personal Information: We may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage of our website, such as IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates/times of your visits. This information is collected via cookies and similar technologies for analytics and site performance.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To send you our newsletter, recipe updates, and kitchen tips if you have subscribed.
- To respond to your inquiries or feedback submitted via our Contact Page or email ([email protected]).
- To improve our website, content, and user experience.
- To monitor and analyze usage and trends to better understand how visitors interact with our site.
- To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.
Newsletter Subscription
When you sign up for our newsletter, we collect your email address solely for the purpose of sending you periodic emails containing recipes, kitchen tips, and exclusive guides. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any newsletter email or by contacting us directly at [email protected].
We do not share, sell, or rent your email address to third parties for marketing purposes.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
FizzleFork uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand how you use our site.
- Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems.
- Analytics Cookies: We use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to collect non-personal information about site usage, which helps us improve our content and user experience.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
Third-Party Services
We do not use affiliate marketing, sponsored content, or third-party advertising services on FizzleFork. However, we may use third-party tools for analytics (e.g., Google Analytics) and email newsletter delivery. These third-party providers may collect non-personal information as described above, but they are not permitted to use your personal information for their own marketing purposes.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services we use for more information on their practices.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating the website and delivering the newsletter. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the services we request.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While we strive to protect your information, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Children’s Privacy
FizzleFork is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately at [email protected] so we can promptly remove it.
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 can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link provided in each email or by contacting us.
- Cookie Preferences: You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, as well as to request deletion of your personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected] or visit our Contact Page.
We do not sell your personal information.
GDPR Notice (European Visitors)
FizzleFork is primarily intended for a U.S. audience. If you are visiting from the European Union, please note that we process your personal information based on your consent (when you subscribe to our newsletter) and for legitimate interests (site analytics). You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data, and to withdraw consent at any time. Please contact us for any GDPR-related requests.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to external sites, such as social media profiles or other food blogs. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Contact Page: fizzlefork.com/contact
Summary
At FizzleFork, your privacy matters. We collect only the information necessary to provide you with our newsletter and improve your experience. We do not sell or share your personal information for marketing purposes. You are always in control of your data and can unsubscribe or request deletion at any time.
Thank you for trusting FizzleFork with your kitchen inspiration!