Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 01, 2025

Welcome to momdishes (https://momdishes.com). Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting the personal information you share when you visit our recipe website, sign up for newsletters, or interact with any of our services. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and the choices you have regarding your information.

1. Data Collection

We collect both personal and non‑personal information to provide, improve, and personalize the services we offer. The types of data we collect include:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, and any other details you voluntarily provide when you subscribe to our newsletter, comment on a recipe, or contact us via the contact form.
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type, and language preferences.
• Usage Data: Pages you visit, the time you spend on each page, links you click, and search queries you enter on the site.
• Location Data: Approximate geographic location derived from your IP address.

We collect this information directly from you (e.g., when you fill out a form) and automatically through cookies and similar tracking technologies described below.

2. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience. We use the following categories of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the basic operation of the site (e.g., session management, security).
• Performance Cookies: Collect information about how you interact with the site to help us identify areas for improvement.
• Functional Cookies: Remember your language and display preferences.
• Targeting/Advertising Cookies: Used by third‑party services such as Ezoic to deliver personalized ads.

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through the cookie consent banner that appears when you first visit the site. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and user experience of the website.

3. Analytics (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use momdishes.com. Google Analytics collects information such as:

• Pages viewed and time spent on each page.
• Referral source (e.g., search engine, social media platform).
• Device and browser details.
• Geographic location (derived from IP address).

This data is aggregated and anonymized; it is never used to identify individual users. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt‑out Browser Add‑on.

4. Email Subscriptions

If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter, we will store your email address and any optional information you provide (e.g., name, dietary preferences). We use this data to send you:

• New recipes, cooking tips, and seasonal content.
• Updates about website features or policy changes.
• Promotional offers from momdishes or our advertising partners.

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link included in each email or by contacting us directly at contact@momdishes.com.

5. Third‑Party Services

momdishes integrates with several social media platforms to enhance sharing and community interaction. These platforms may collect data according to their own privacy policies:

• Pinterest: When you click a “Pin It” button, Pinterest may receive information about the page you are viewing, including the URL and any images you choose to pin.
• Instagram: Embedded Instagram posts may allow Instagram to collect your IP address and browsing activity on momdishes.com.
• Facebook: The “Share” button and any embedded Facebook content may transmit your IP address, browser details, and interaction data to Facebook.

We do not control the data practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies for more information:

• Pinterest Privacy Policy
• Instagram Data Policy
• Facebook Data Policy

6. Advertising & Ezoic

We partner with Ezoic to display and optimize advertisements on momdishes.com. Ezoic helps us deliver relevant ads while improving site performance.

Data Collected by Ezoic may include:

• IP address and device information.
• Pages viewed, time spent on each page, and navigation patterns.
• Browser type, operating system, and language settings.
• Any interactions with advertisements (e.g., clicks).

This information is used to:

• Personalize the ads you see based on your interests and browsing behavior.
• Optimize ad placement and revenue for both momdishes and our advertisers.
• Improve overall user experience by delivering more relevant content.

For a full description of how Ezoic handles your data, please review their privacy policy: https://www.ezoic.com/privacy-policy/. You can manage your advertising preferences through the cookie consent banner on our site, where you may opt out of targeted advertising if you wish.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. For example:

• Newsletter subscription data is kept until you unsubscribe.
• Analytics data is stored in an aggregated, anonymized form for up to 24 months.
• Comments and user‑generated content are retained indefinitely unless you request removal.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request that inaccurate or incomplete data be corrected.
• Deletion: Request that your personal data be erased, subject to legal limitations.
• Restriction: Request that we limit the processing of your data.
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
• Objection: Object to the processing of your data for direct marketing purposes.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@momdishes.com. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.

9. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. International Data Transfers

momdishes.com is operated from the United States. If you are accessing the site from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where we or our service providers maintain facilities. We rely on appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses, to ensure that your data receives a level of protection consistent with the law.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or technology. When we make material changes, we will post a notice on the top of this page and update the “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

momdishes
Email: contact@momdishes.com
Website: https://momdishes.com