Last updated — July 1, 2025
Your privacy matters to EatAroundIt.com (“Site,” “we,” “our,” “us”). This Privacy Policy describes what information we collect, how we use it, the choices you have, and the rights afforded to you by laws such as the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”). By using the Site, you consent to the practices described below.
1. Who We Are
| Role | Details |
|---|---|
| Controller / Owner | Hannah Moore / Eat Around It |
| Address | 155 N 1st Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124, USA |
| contact@eataroundit.com | |
| Website | https://eataroundit.com |
2. Information We Collect
| Category | Examples | Collected Via |
|---|---|---|
| Information You Provide | Name, email, postal address, account credentials, comments, recipe ratings, survey responses | Forms, comment boxes, newsletter sign-ups |
| Automatically Collected | IP address, device type, browser, referring URL, pages viewed, time on page | Cookies, server logs, analytics pixels |
| Marketing Data | Newsletter engagement (opens, clicks), ad-ID, preferences | Email marketing provider, ad partners |
| Social & Third-Party | Public profile name, avatar, social-share data | When you interact with embedded social widgets or log in via social accounts |
We do not intentionally collect sensitive data (e.g., health, religion) or data from children under 16. If you believe a minor has provided personal data, please contact us for deletion.
3. How We Use Your Information
| Purpose | Typical Activities | Legal Basis* |
|---|---|---|
| Provide & maintain the Site | Publish recipes, manage accounts, enable user comments | Contract / Legitimate Interest |
| Communicate | Respond to emails, send transactional notices | Legitimate Interest |
| Marketing | Email newsletters, promotional campaigns, recipe round-ups | Consent (opt-in) |
| Analytics & improvement | Measure traffic, test new features | Consent (non-essential cookies) / Legitimate Interest |
| Advertising | Display contextual or personalized ads, track ad performance | Consent |
| Legal compliance & protection | Detect fraud, meet tax obligations, enforce Terms | Legal Obligation / Legitimate Interest |
* See GDPR Policy for detailed lawful-basis explanations.
4. Sharing & Disclosure
We never sell your personal information. We share it only:
Service Providers – e.g., web-hosting, email-delivery, analytics, payment processors; bound by confidentiality agreements.
Advertising & Affiliate Partners – Google AdSense, Amazon Associates, etc., to serve ads and track commissions.
Legal Requirements – To comply with subpoenas, court orders, or lawful requests.
Business Transfers – In connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred with appropriate safeguards.
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, pixels, and local-storage objects to recognize your browser, improve performance, and personalize content. Details, categories, and opt-out options are provided in our separate Cookie Policy (last updated July 1 2025).
6. Your Choices
Opt-Out of Email Marketing – Click the “unsubscribe” link in any newsletter or email contact@eataroundit.com.
Cookie Preferences – Manage non-essential cookies through the banner or your browser settings.
Ad Personalization – Adjust Google Ad Settings or utilize industry opt-out pages (DAA, EDAA).
7. EEA/UK Privacy Rights
If you are in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you may exercise rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection, portability, and withdrawal of consent (see our GDPR Policy for details). Email requests to contact@eataroundit.com. We respond within one (1) month.
8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
| Right | What It Means | How to Exercise |
|---|---|---|
| Know | Request disclosure of categories & specific pieces of personal info we collected | Email us with subject “California Request – Know” |
| Delete | Ask us to erase personal info (exceptions apply) | Subject “California Request – Delete” |
| Opt-Out of “Sale/Share” | We do not sell data for monetary value; for cross-context behavioral ads, click “Do Not Sell/Share My Info” in the footer | Via footer link |
| Non-Discrimination | You will not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising rights | N/A |
An authorized agent may submit a request on your behalf with proof of authorization.
9. Security
We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, including:
TLS encryption in transit
Secure data centers with firewall protection
Least-privilege access controls & two-factor authentication
Regular backups and software patching
No method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure; use the Site at your own risk.
10. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined here or as required by law. Typical retention periods:
Comments: indefinitely (to preserve discussion)
Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe + 90 days
Analytics logs: 26 months
Legal/financial records: 7 years
When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
11. International Transfers
We are based in the United States. When we transfer data from other regions (e.g., EEA/UK), we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses or the EU–U.S. Data Privacy Framework, plus additional safeguards.
12. Third-Party Links
The Site may link to external sites. We have no control over, and are not responsible for, their content or privacy practices. Review their policies before providing personal information.
13. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we learn a minor has provided data, we will delete it promptly.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Policy occasionally. The “Last updated” date will change accordingly. Material changes will be highlighted via a banner or email (if subscribed). Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
15. Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices?
Hannah Moore
Eat Around It
155 N 1st Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124, USA
Email: contact@eataroundit.com
