Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 3, 2025

Welcome to Food Made Gently (“we,” “us,” “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit foodmadegently.com (the “Site”).

1) Who we are & contact

Food Made Gently
Website: foodmadegently.com
Email: [email protected] (privacy requests & questions)

2) Information we collect

  • Information you provide — When you submit a contact form, leave a comment, request a recipe, or subscribe to our emails/newsletter (e.g., name, email, message content, preferences).
  • Information collected automatically — Device and usage data such as IP address, browser/device type, approximate location, pages viewed, referring/exit pages and timestamps.
  • Cookies & similar technologies — Cookies, local storage, and web beacons to operate the Site, remember preferences, perform analytics, and support advertising. Details and controls are in our Cookie Policy.

3) How we use information

  • Operate, maintain, and secure the Site;
  • Respond to messages and reader feedback;
  • Send newsletters/updates you request (you can unsubscribe anytime);
  • Understand Site performance and improve content;
  • Personalize content and measure the effectiveness of content and ads;
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies.

Where the GDPR/UK GDPR applies, we rely on one or more of these bases: consent (e.g., non-essential cookies, email marketing), legitimate interests (e.g., basic analytics, site security), contract (providing requested content/services), and legal obligation.

5) Advertising & measurement

We partner with Ezoic to manage advertising on the Site. Ezoic and its partners may set cookies and collect usage data to deliver, personalize, and measure ads where permitted. See Ezoic’s Privacy Policy. Manage cookie/consent settings via our Cookie Policy and your browser settings. Industry opt-outs: NAI, DAA, and EDAA.

6) Analytics

We may use privacy-aware analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand traffic and improve the Site. These tools may set cookies and collect usage data. You can control cookies in our Cookie Policy and your browser. Google offers an opt-out add-on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

7) When we share information

We do not sell personal information for money. We may share information with:

  • Service providers (hosting, security, email delivery, analytics, advertising) under appropriate data-protection terms;
  • Legal & safety recipients when required by law or to protect rights, users, or the public;
  • Business transfers in connection with a merger, acquisition, or similar event.

Under some U.S. state privacy laws, using advertising cookies may be considered “sharing” for cross-context behavioral advertising. See “Your privacy rights.”

8) Your choices

  • Cookies & consent: Manage preferences in our Cookie Policy and your browser/device settings.
  • Emails: Unsubscribe via email footer links or by emailing [email protected].
  • Advertising preferences: Use the consent tools and industry opt-outs listed above.

9) Your privacy rights

EEA/UK residents

Rights may include access, correction, deletion, portability, restriction or objection to certain processing, and withdrawal of consent (without affecting prior lawful processing). You may lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority.

California & other U.S. states

Depending on your state, you may have rights to know/access, correct, delete, and opt out of “sale”/“sharing” for targeted advertising, as well as limit use of sensitive information (we do not intentionally collect sensitive data for marketing). To exercise rights or submit an opt-out, adjust cookie preferences in our Cookie Policy or email [email protected]. We will verify and respond within required timeframes.

10) Data retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described here (for example, to respond to you, operate the Site, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes). Comment metadata may be retained to help recognize and approve follow-up comments.

11) Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal data. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; please use the Site responsibly.

12) Children’s privacy

The Site is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13 (or the age defined by your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child provided personal information, contact us and we will take appropriate steps to remove it.

13) International transfers

We operate from Morocco and may process data in other countries where our service providers are located. When transferring personal data across borders, we rely on appropriate safeguards consistent with applicable law.

The Site may link to external websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review their policies.

15) Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Last updated” date at the top reflects the latest version. Material changes will be highlighted on this page; we encourage you to review it from time to time.

16) Contact

Questions or requests about this Privacy Policy or your personal information? Email [email protected].