Effective date: July 24, 2026
Happy Plate Food (“we”, “our”, or “us”) operates the website happyplatefood.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
- Information you provide: When you subscribe to our newsletter, leave a comment, or contact us, we may collect your name and email address.
- Automatically collected information: Like most websites, we automatically collect certain information when you visit, including your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates/times of visits. This is collected through cookies, log files, and similar technologies.
How We Use Your Information
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Site and our content;
- To send newsletters and updates you have requested (you can unsubscribe at any time);
- To respond to your comments and inquiries;
- To monitor site usage and analyze trends;
- To display advertising and measure its performance.
Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. For full details, please see our Cookie Policy. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.
Advertising & Third Parties
We may use third-party advertising companies, including Google, to serve ads when you visit the Site. These companies may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to this website or other websites.
- Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to this Site and/or other sites on the Internet.
- You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of some third-party vendors’ use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.
Analytics
We may use analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to help understand how visitors use the Site. These services collect information such as how often users visit the Site and what pages they visit. We use this information only to improve the Site.
Your Privacy Rights (United States)
If you are a resident of California or another U.S. state with a comprehensive privacy law, you may have rights including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information as defined by applicable law. We do not sell your personal information for money. To exercise any rights, contact us at [email protected].
GDPR (Visitors from the EEA/UK)
Where applicable, you have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal data, and the right to withdraw consent at any time. Our legal bases for processing are consent and legitimate interest.
Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
Data Retention & Security
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy and use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect it. No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, however, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Links to Other Sites
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes are effective when posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at [email protected] or through our contact page.