Last updated: April 11, 2025
At Traditional Plant-Based Cooking, accessible from https://traditionalplantbasedcooking.com, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information you share with us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), UK GDPR, California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant privacy laws.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at [email protected].
1. Who We Are
This blog is run by a UK-based individual passionate about sharing traditional recipes reimagined as plant-based. We draw inspiration from old cookbooks, war-time recipes, old recipe cards and cuttings, and family favourites.
2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why
- Email Address: Collected when you sign up for our newsletter or download free content. Used to send blog updates and recipe booklets (optional).
- Name (Optional): You may choose to include your name when commenting or subscribing. This helps personalize our interaction.
- Comments: When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comment form, your IP address, and browser user agent to help with spam detection via Antispam Bee.
- Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your experience. These are managed via the Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR / CCPA plugin. You may adjust your preferences or withdraw consent at any time using the cookie banner.
- Analytics: We use tools like Google Analytics to understand how our site is used. This includes data such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited.
- Embedded Content: Blog posts may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, Pinterest pins). These sites may collect data about you and use cookies as if you visited them directly.
- Email Subscriptions (via Grow Plugin): We use the Grow plugin by Mediavine to offer email subscription options across our site. When you enter your email address into one of our subscription forms, it is securely collected and sent to our email service provider, MailerLite. This allows us to send you updates or free content you've requested. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link at the bottom of any email.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
- Send newsletters and updates (with your consent)
- Respond to your comments or messages
- Improve site content and functionality
- Detect and prevent spam or misuse
We do not sell or rent your data to anyone.
4. Your Data Rights
Under the GDPR (EU/UK) and CCPA (California), you have the right to:
- Request access to the data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Object to data use for analytics or marketing
- File a complaint with a data protection authority
To make any of these requests, email [email protected].
5. How We Protect Your Data
We use SSL encryption and secure third-party services to protect your data. Your information is stored securely and only accessed when necessary.
6. How Long We Keep Your Data
- Newsletter data: Until you unsubscribe
- Comments: Indefinitely, so follow-up comments are recognised (you may request deletion)
7. Children's Privacy
This site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you're a parent or guardian and believe your child has submitted personal data, contact us.
8. Third-Party Tools We Use
We use trusted plugins and tools to support your experience on our site:
- Antispam Bee: To prevent spam comments
- Cookie Notice & Compliance: To manage your cookie preferences
- Sassy Social Share: For easy sharing of our recipes
- WordPress Recipe Maker: For organizing and displaying recipes
- MailerLite: For managing our email newsletter
- Google Analytics: To analyse site traffic and performance
- Grow by Mediavine: We use the Grow plugin to provide newsletter subscription forms and manage email signups. This tool collects your email address (if you choose to provide it) and sends it securely to MailerLite, our email provider. Grow may also track basic interaction with the signup forms (e.g., if you close a popup), but it does not collect any sensitive personal data.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or your data, you can contact us at:
Email: [email protected]