Privacy Policy for English Grub

Effective Date: September 6, 2025

1. Overview

At English Grub (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we’re passionate about sharing beloved traditional English recipes—hearty dishes, comforting desserts, and teatime treats—with you, whether you're here in the UK or overseas. Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our website [englishgrub.com] (“Site”).

2. Information We Collect

a) Device & Browsing Data
When you browse our Site, we may collect non-personal information such as your browser type, IP address, device details, visit timestamps, and pages viewed. We use technologies like cookies, log files, web beacons, tags, and pixels to gather this (“Device Information”).

b) Personal Information
If you choose to engage with us—e.g., by signing up for email updates, commenting on recipes, or submitting forms—we may collect personal data you provide, such as your name, email address, or other content included in comments or messages.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To operate and improve the Site, including analyzing usage patterns, optimizing content and layout, and enhancing performance through analytics.

• To communicate with you, such as delivering newsletters, responding to comments or queries, or sharing updates and occasional recipe highlights.

• To enhance your experience, for instance, remembering your preferences or simplifying interactions across sessions.

• To protect against fraud or misuse, by monitoring for unusual activity and ensuring site security.

4. Cookies & Tracking Tools

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and support site functionality (e.g., language choice or comment sessions).

• Understand how our Site is used—e.g., popular pages or user engagement.

• Personalize content or suggestions when applicable.

You can disable cookies via your browser settings, but this may limit certain Site features.

5. Third-Party Services

We may work with service providers—like web hosting, analytics (e.g., Google Analytics), or email newsletter platforms—to operate our Site and communicate with you. These third parties have their own privacy practices. If we embed third-party widgets (such as social media share buttons), those platforms may track interactions as per their policies.

6. Sharing Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data with trusted third parties solely to support Site operation (e.g., hosting or analytics). We will also disclose information when legally required—for example, in response to valid legal requests or to protect our rights and the safety of others.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data (like your email) only as long as necessary for Site functionality or communications. You can request to have your data removed—just let us know via the Contact section—and we’ll promptly delete your personal information (unless needed for legal reasons).

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is intended for users aged 13 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe such data has been provided, please contact us and we will remove it immediately.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights such as:

• Access – Request a copy of your personal data.

• Correction or Deletion – Update or remove your personal information.

• Opt-out of marketing – Unsubscribe from our communications anytime.

To exercise these rights or for any data-related inquiries, reach out via the Contact section below.

10. Do Not Track Signals

We do not honor “Do Not Track” browser signals, as there is currently no industry standard for them.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally—for example, to reflect changes in how our Site works or data regulations. Any updates will be posted here with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Site after changes implies your acceptance of the updated terms.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, want to exercise your data rights, or have privacy concerns, please contact us via the comment section, email support@englishgrub.com, or the site's contact page.