Effective Date: [11/25/2025]
Website: https://www.FoodyDays.com
Owner: Chef Dayla
FoodyDays.com is committed to protecting your privacy. This GDPR & CCPA Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in compliance with:
- GDPR – General Data Protection Regulation (EU/EEA users)
- CCPA / CPRA – California Consumer Privacy Act / California Privacy Rights Act (California users)
- Other international privacy regulations where applicable
By using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read and agreed to this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
1.1 Information You Provide
When you interact with FoodyDays.com, you may give us:
- Name
- Email address
- Comments, messages, or content you post
- Newsletter subscription data
- Giveaway or contact form responses
1.2 Automatically Collected Data
Through cookies, analytics tools, and tracking technologies, we may collect:
- IP address
- Device & browser information
- Geographic location (approximate)
- Pages viewed & time spent
- Referral website
- Click behavior
- Cookie identifiers
1.3 Third-Party Data
We may receive data from:
- Analytics partners (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Ad networks
- Affiliate partners
- Social media platforms where you interact with our content
2. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For EU/EEA users, we process personal data under these lawful bases:
- Consent – newsletter sign-ups, cookies, marketing preferences
- Legitimate Interest – analytics, website improvement, fraud prevention
- Contract Performance – delivering requested services
- Legal Obligation – record-keeping, compliance
You may withdraw your consent at any time.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Operate and maintain FoodyDays.com
- Respond to inquiries, comments, or support requests
- Send newsletters or updates (only if you opt-in)
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Analyze traffic and behavior trends
- Display advertisements (personalized or non-personalized)
- Prevent spam, fraud, and security risks
- Comply with legal requirements
We do not sell personal information under any circumstances.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
FoodyDays.com uses cookies and tracking tools to:
- Store user preferences
- Enhance speed and performance
- Analyze site usage
- Deliver targeted or contextual advertising
- Improve overall user experience
Cookie Consent (GDPR Requirement)
EU users will see a cookie notice where you can:
✔ Accept all cookies
✔ Reject non-essential cookies
✔ Customize consent settings
You may also disable cookies manually in your browser.
5. Advertising, Affiliates & Tracking
We may partner with:
- Google Ads / Adsense
- Amazon Associates
- Other affiliate or advertising networks
These third parties may use:
- Cookies
- Web beacons
- Interest-based advertising identifiers
You may opt out of online behavioral advertising using:
- Google Ad Settings
- Your browser’s “Do Not Track” setting
- Cookie banner preferences
6. Third-Party Service Providers
We may share limited data with third-party providers who support website operations, such as:
- Hosting providers
- Email marketing tools
- Analytics services
- Advertising partners
- Security and anti-spam tools
These providers must follow privacy standards and process data only on our behalf.
7. Your GDPR Rights (EU/EEA Residents)
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Delete your personal data (“Right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict data processing
- Object to processing
- Withdraw consent for future processing
- Portability – receive your data in a readable format
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, contact: chef.dayla@foodydays.com
8. Your CCPA/CPRA Rights (California Residents)
California users have the right to:
- Know what categories of data we collect
- Access your personal information
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt out of sale or sharing (we do not sell data)
- Correct inaccurate personal information
- Receive equal service even if rights are exercised
- Limit use of sensitive personal information
To make a privacy request, email: chef.dayla@foodydays.com
9. Data Retention
We store personal information only as long as necessary to:
- Provide services
- Improve the Site
- Maintain security
- Comply with legal obligations
After that, information is anonymized or deleted.
10. Data Transfer (International Users)
Your data may be processed in the United States or other countries, which may not have the same data protection laws as your region.
We take appropriate measures to ensure your data is protected, including:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Secure hosting
- GDPR-compliant providers
11. Security Measures
We use reasonable safeguards to protect your information, including:
- Encrypted connections (HTTPS)
- Limited access to personal data
- Firewalls and security scanners
- Anti-spam protection
However, no online system is 100% secure.
12. Children’s Privacy
FoodyDays.com does not knowingly collect data from children under 16.
If you believe a minor has shared personal information, please contact us immediately.
13. External Links
Our website may include links to third-party sites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
14. Updates to This Policy
We may update this GDPR & CCPA Privacy Policy at any time.
The Effective Date at the top will always show the latest version.
Continued use of the Site means you accept any changes.
15. Contact Information
If you have questions, requests, or privacy concerns, contact: