1. Overview
Forty Flavors ("we", "us", "our") respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect when you visit our site, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the site you agree to the practices described here.
2. Information We Collect
Information you provide
When you contact us through our contact form or subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your name, email address, and the contents of your message.
Information collected automatically
- Browser type and version, device type, and operating system
- IP address and approximate location (country/region only)
- Pages visited, time on page, and referring URL
- Aggregated and anonymized usage statistics
3. How We Use Your Information
- Reply to messages you send us
- Deliver our newsletter, if you've subscribed
- Understand which recipes and features are popular
- Improve site performance and fix bugs
- Display relevant advertising
- Detect, prevent, and address technical and security issues
5. Advertising
We display advertisements through third-party networks (such as Google AdSense). These networks may use cookies and tracking pixels to serve ads based on your visits to our site and other websites.
You can opt out of personalized advertising at Google Ads Settings or aboutads.info/choices.
6. Analytics
We use Google Analytics to measure traffic patterns. Google Analytics collects anonymized data such as page views, sessions, and device type. We do not link this data to personally identifiable information.
To opt out, install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
8. Data Retention
We keep contact form submissions for up to 24 months after the last reply. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Anonymized analytics data is retained for up to 26 months in line with Google Analytics defaults.
9. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:
- Access — request a copy of the data we hold about you
- Correct — ask us to fix inaccurate information
- Delete — ask us to remove your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Object — opt out of certain processing, including marketing
- Portability — receive your data in a portable format
- Non-discrimination (CCPA) — we won't penalize you for exercising your rights
To make a request, email us at privacy@fortyflavors.com. We'll respond within 30 days.
10. Children's Privacy
Forty Flavors is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe we have data about a child, please contact us so we can delete it.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Significant changes will be announced on the homepage or via email if you've subscribed.
12. Contact Us
Questions about this policy? Reach us through our Contact page or by emailing privacy@fortyflavors.com.