Privacy Policy (LindaBake)
Effective Date: May 11, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how LindaBake (“LindaBake,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects information when you visit lindabake.com (the “Site”). LindaBake is a personal food blog that publishes recipes and related content for a U.S. audience.
By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1) Who We Are and How to Contact Us
Website: lindabake.com
Contact email: [email protected]
Contact page: /contact
2) What Information We Collect
A) Information You Provide to Us
We collect information you voluntarily provide, such as:
- Newsletter subscription information: your email address when you sign up for our newsletter.
- Messages you send us: information you include if you contact us via email or through /contact (for example, your name, email address, and the content of your message).
B) Information Collected Automatically
When you browse the Site, certain information may be collected automatically by our hosting providers, analytics tools, and similar technologies. This may include:
- Device and browser data: browser type, operating system, device type, language settings.
- Usage data: pages viewed, time spent on pages, referring/exit pages, clicks, and general interaction with the Site.
- Approximate location: general geographic region inferred from your IP address (not precise GPS location).
- Log data: IP address, date/time of access, and error logs (for security and troubleshooting).
C) Cookies and Similar Technologies
We may use cookies and similar technologies (such as pixels and local storage) to help the Site function, remember preferences, measure traffic, and improve content. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.
Note: This Site does not offer affiliate services and does not use affiliate links as described by you. If that changes in the future, we will update this Privacy Policy accordingly.
3) How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for purposes such as:
- To deliver the newsletter: sending you recipe updates and related emails you requested.
- To respond to you: replying to inquiries and providing support when you contact us.
- To operate and maintain the Site: ensuring the Site works properly, diagnosing technical issues, and preventing abuse.
- To improve content and user experience: understanding which recipes and pages are most helpful and improving navigation and performance.
- To protect the Site and our rights: detecting fraud, spam, security incidents, and enforcing our policies.
4) Legal Bases for Processing (Including GDPR-Style Transparency)
Although LindaBake targets a U.S. audience, visitors from other regions may access the Site. Where privacy laws require a legal basis (such as under the GDPR), we generally rely on:
- Consent: for newsletter sign-ups and certain cookies where required.
- Legitimate interests: to operate, secure, and improve the Site (for example, basic analytics and security logging), provided those interests are not overridden by your rights.
- Compliance with law: where we must process information to meet legal obligations.
5) Newsletter (Email Communications)
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will use your email address to send you content such as new recipes, reader favorites, and weekly meal inspiration. You can unsubscribe at any time by using the “unsubscribe” link in any newsletter email (or by contacting us at [email protected]).
We may use an email service provider to manage subscriptions and send emails. That provider may process your email address and limited related data (such as delivery status and open/click metrics) on our behalf to help us run the newsletter and understand engagement.
6) How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers: vendors that help us operate the Site (such as website hosting, email newsletter delivery, security services, and analytics). They are permitted to process information only to provide services to us.
- Legal and safety reasons: if we believe disclosure is necessary to comply with law, respond to lawful requests, protect rights and safety, investigate fraud, or protect the Site.
- Business changes: if the Site is involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, or sale of assets, information may be transferred as part of that transaction (subject to appropriate protections).
7) Analytics and Performance Measurement
We may use analytics tools to understand how visitors use the Site (for example, which recipes are most popular, how long visitors stay, and how the Site performs). These tools may use cookies or similar technologies and may collect usage data and device information.
You can often limit analytics collection by adjusting cookie settings in your browser and using available opt-out mechanisms offered by certain analytics providers (where applicable).
8) Cookies: Your Choices
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Depending on your browser, you may be able to:
- Delete existing cookies
- Block cookies (all or some)
- Set preferences for certain websites
If you block or delete cookies, some features of the Site may not function properly.
9) “Do Not Track” Signals
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (“DNT”) setting. There is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. For that reason, the Site does not currently respond to DNT signals in a uniform way.
10) Children’s Privacy
The Site is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us at [email protected], and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.
11) Data Retention
We keep personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including:
- Newsletter data: retained while you remain subscribed; if you unsubscribe, we will remove or suppress your email address within a reasonable period, subject to our email platform’s processing and any legal requirements.
- Contact messages: retained as needed to respond, maintain records, and address any follow-up questions or issues.
- Technical logs: retained for security, troubleshooting, and performance monitoring for a limited period consistent with typical hosting and security practices.
12) Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
13) Where Information Is Processed
LindaBake is aimed at users in the United States, but our service providers (such as hosting and email platforms) may process data in the United States and/or other countries. If information is transferred across borders, we take steps intended to ensure appropriate protections consistent with applicable law.
14) Your Privacy Rights (U.S. State Privacy Laws)
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These rights may include the right to request access, correction, deletion, or information about how we process your data.
A) California Privacy Notice (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (“CCPA/CPRA”), including the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and share
- Request deletion of personal information (subject to exceptions)
- Correct inaccurate personal information
- Opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information (as those terms are defined by California law)
- Limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information (where applicable)
- Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights
Sale/Sharing: We do not sell personal information. We also do not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising in the way California law defines “sharing,” based on the Site’s current configuration and your description of the Site.
Sensitive personal information: We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information (as defined by California law) through the Site.
How to exercise your rights: Contact us at [email protected] or via /contact. We may need to verify your request (for example, by confirming you control the email address associated with the newsletter subscription).
B) Other U.S. State Privacy Rights
Residents of certain U.S. states (such as Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, and others) may have similar rights to access, delete, correct, or obtain a copy of their personal data, and to opt out of certain processing in some circumstances. You can submit a request using the contact methods listed above.
15) Your Rights (If You Are in the EEA/UK or Similar Jurisdictions)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction with similar privacy laws, you may have rights including:
- The right to access your personal data
- The right to correct inaccurate data
- The right to request deletion
- The right to restrict or object to certain processing
- The right to data portability
- The right to withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)
- The right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].
16) Third-Party Links
The Site may include links to third-party websites (for example, sources, product pages, or referenced content). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties. Your use of third-party sites is subject to their own policies.
17) Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we update it, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top. Your continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.
18) Summary of Key Points
- LindaBake is a personal recipe blog serving a U.S. audience.
- We collect email addresses for newsletter subscriptions and information you send when contacting us.
- We may collect basic usage and device data automatically for site operation, security, and analytics.
- We do not sell your personal information and the Site does not use affiliate services as currently described.
- You can unsubscribe from emails anytime and contact us to request access, deletion, or other privacy actions.
Questions? Contact us at [email protected] or visit /contact.