Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 27, 2025
Last Updated: October 27, 2025
Welcome to Kate Dishes! Your privacy matters to me, and I want you to feel confident about how your information is handled when you visit my blog. This Privacy Policy explains what information I collect, why I collect it, and how I use and protect it.
By using katedishes.com (the “Site”), you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Who I Am
Kate Dishes is a personal food blog owned and operated by Kate, a home cook and recipe developer sharing tested recipes, cooking tips, and kitchen stories. You can reach me at [email protected] or through my contact page.
Information I Collect
Information You Provide Directly
When you interact with Kate Dishes, you may voluntarily provide certain personal information, including:
- Contact Information: When you reach out through my contact form or email me directly, I collect your name and email address so I can respond to your inquiry.
- Newsletter Subscriptions: If you subscribe to my email newsletter, I collect your email address to send you recipe updates, cooking tips, and blog announcements.
- Comments: If you leave a comment on a recipe or blog post, I collect your name, email address, and the content of your comment. Your email address is not publicly displayed, but your name and comment will be visible to other visitors.
- Recipe Reviews and Ratings: When you rate or review a recipe, I collect the information you choose to share, including your name (or username) and your feedback.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, Kate Dishes automatically collects certain technical information when you visit:
- Log Data: My web hosting service collects standard server log information, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring/exit pages, and date/time stamps. This helps me understand how visitors use my site and troubleshoot technical issues.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: I use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on my site. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help me remember your preferences and understand how you interact with my content.
Types of Cookies I Use
- Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the Site to function properly and cannot be disabled. They help with things like remembering your comment information so you don’t have to re-enter it each time.
- Analytics Cookies: I use services like Google Analytics to understand how visitors find and use my site. This helps me know which recipes are most popular, how long people spend on the site, and how I can improve the user experience. These services collect information like page views, time on site, and traffic sources.
- Preference Cookies: These remember your settings and preferences, such as whether you’ve dismissed certain notices or your preferred recipe view.
You can control cookie settings through your browser. Keep in mind that disabling certain cookies may affect how the Site functions.
How I Use Your Information
I use the information I collect to:
- Respond to Your Inquiries: When you contact me, I use your information to answer your questions, address your concerns, or respond to your feedback.
- Send Newsletters: If you’ve subscribed, I’ll send you email updates with new recipes, cooking tips, and blog news. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email.
- Display and Manage Comments: Your comments and reviews help build a community around Kate Dishes. I use your information to display your contributions and manage discussions on the blog.
- Improve the Site: Analytics data helps me understand what content resonates with readers, identify technical issues, and make the Site more useful and enjoyable.
- Protect the Site: I use certain information to detect and prevent spam, abuse, and security issues.
How I Share Your Information
I respect your privacy and do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, I may share your information in limited circumstances:
Service Providers
I work with trusted third-party service providers who help me operate Kate Dishes, including:
- Email Service Provider: I use an email marketing service to manage my newsletter subscriber list and send email updates. These providers have access to subscriber email addresses but are contractually required to protect your information and use it only to provide services to me.
- Web Hosting: My hosting provider stores the Site’s content and data, including comments and contact form submissions.
- Analytics Services: Services like Google Analytics process data about how visitors use my site. These providers collect information according to their own privacy policies.
- Comment Management Systems: If I use a third-party commenting platform, your comment information may be processed by that service.
Legal Requirements
I may disclose your information if required by law, legal process, or government request, or if I believe disclosure is necessary to:
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect my rights or property
- Prevent fraud or security issues
- Protect the safety of visitors or the public
Business Transfers
If Kate Dishes is ever sold, merged, or transferred to another entity, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. I will notify you of any such change and any choices you may have.
Third-Party Websites
Kate Dishes may contain links to other websites, such as cooking product manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, or other food blogs I recommend. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. I encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Your Rights and Choices
You have several rights regarding your personal information:
Access and Correction
You can request access to the personal information I have about you or ask me to correct any inaccuracies by contacting me at [email protected].
Opt-Out of Emails
If you no longer wish to receive my newsletter, you can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email or by emailing me at [email protected].
Comment Deletion
If you’d like me to remove a comment you’ve posted, please contact me at [email protected] with the specific comment details, and I’ll do my best to accommodate your request.
Cookie Controls
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some features of the Site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
California Privacy Rights
If you’re a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to Know: You can request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information I’ve collected about you.
- Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Opt-Out: While I do not sell personal information, you have the right to opt out of any future sale of your information.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: I will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise these rights, contact me at [email protected].
Data Security
I take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. This includes:
- Using secure connections (HTTPS) to encrypt data transmitted between your browser and my site
- Limiting access to personal information to only those who need it
- Working with reputable service providers who implement appropriate security measures
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While I strive to protect your information, I cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
Kate Dishes is a general audience website and is not directed to children under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If I learn that I have collected personal information from a child under 13, I will delete that information promptly. If you believe a child under 13 has provided me with personal information, please contact me at [email protected].
Data Retention
I retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law:
- Newsletter Subscriptions: I keep your email address until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
- Comments: Comments remain on the Site unless you request removal or I determine they violate my community guidelines.
- Contact Form Submissions: I retain your inquiry information for as long as needed to respond and maintain records of our communication.
- Analytics Data: Aggregate analytics data may be retained indefinitely as it does not identify you personally.
International Visitors
Kate Dishes is based in the United States and primarily serves a US audience. If you’re accessing the Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where data protection laws may differ from those in your country. By using the Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in my practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When I make changes, I will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy.
If I make material changes that significantly affect how I use your personal information, I will notify you by posting a prominent notice on the Site or, if you’ve subscribed to my newsletter, by sending you an email.
I encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how I’m protecting your information.
Contact Me
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how I handle your personal information, please don’t hesitate to reach out:
Email: [email protected]
Contact Page: katedishes.com/contact
I’ll do my best to respond to your inquiry promptly and address any concerns you may have.
Thank you for being part of the Kate Dishes community. I’m committed to protecting your privacy while sharing delicious recipes and kitchen tips with you!