Privacy Terms | FoodArtTales

Welcome to Food Art Tales (www.foodarttales.com). Your privacy is important to me. This Privacy Policy explains how your personal data is collected, used, and protected when you visit this website.

1. Who I Am

This website is operated by the owner of Food Art Tales, a UK-based food blog. If you have any questions about this policy, please contact me at:
📧 Email: hello[dot]foodarttales[dot]com

2. What Personal Data I Collect

I collect the following personal data when you interact with the site:

Email address – when you sign up for the newsletter or contact me via forms.
Cookies and usage data – collected via your browser and with your consent through the UserCentrics tool.

3. How I Collect Your Data

Your data is collected in the following ways:

When you fill in a newsletter sign-up or contact form.
Through cookies used for website functionality and analytics (with your consent via the cookie banner).

4. How I Use Your Data

I use your personal data for:

Sending occasional email newsletters (only if you subscribed).
Responding to your queries or messages.

I do not sell, rent, or trade your data. Your email submissions go directly to my Gmail account and are not shared with third parties.

5. Cookies

This website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, understand how visitors use the site, and provide certain features. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time via the UserCentrics consent banner displayed when you first visit the site or by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They can be used to remember your preferences, analyse site traffic, or personalise content.

Types of Cookies Used:

Essential cookies – Required for basic website functionality (e.g. page navigation, form submissions).
Analytics cookies – Help me understand how visitors interact with the site (e.g. which pages are most viewed).
Preference cookies – Allow the site to remember choices you’ve made (e.g. language settings).
Marketing cookies – May be used by third-party tools (if applicable in the future) to track visitors across websites.

Managing Your Cookies

You can adjust your cookie preferences at any time via the UserCentrics banner. Most web browsers also allow you to control cookies through your browser settings.

For more information about cookies and how to manage or delete them, visit:
https://www.allaboutcookies.org

6. Data Security and Limitations

I take reasonable steps to protect the information you share through this website. This includes using secure contact forms, limiting data collection, and relying on reputable email and site-hosting services.

However, no website or online service can be 100% secure. While I make every effort to avoid data breaches or unauthorised access, I cannot guarantee complete security — especially in the event of malicious attacks or issues beyond my control.

If I become aware of any data breach that affects you, I will take appropriate steps to inform you as soon as possible.

7. Your Rights

If you are in the UK or EU, you have rights under data protection law:

To access the data I hold about you.
To request correction or deletion.
To withdraw consent (e.g. unsubscribe from the newsletter).
To lodge a complaint with the ICO (UK): https://ico.org.uk

8. How Long I Keep Your Data

I retain your email address for as long as you’re subscribed. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in any newsletter or by contacting me directly.

9. Changes to This Policy

I may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date."

10. External Links and Bibliographic References

This website may contain links to external websites or resources, including food articles, research, ingredient sources, or bibliographic references. These are shared purely for information or educational purposes.

Please note that I am not responsible for the content, cookies, privacy practices, or security of any external websites. When you click on a third-party link, you do so at your own discretion and subject to the terms and policies of the external site.

I encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of any external site you visit.

All content published on Food Art Tales — including recipes, articles, photos, and downloadable materials such as online magazines — is owned by the site owner unless otherwise stated.

You are welcome to:

Read and share public blog content for personal, non-commercial use
Download free materials (when available) for private use only

You may not:

Reproduce, republish, or redistribute content without permission
Modify or resell any part of downloadable materials
Use photos or written content without credit and prior consent

While I aim to provide accurate and inspiring content, everything on this site is offered for general information and creative inspiration. I do not accept liability for any outcomes resulting from the use of recipes or advice shared here.

By using this site, you agree not to misuse its content or attempt to disrupt or damage its operation.