Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 05, 2026
PlateVital (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us when you visit platevital.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, when we may share it, and the choices you have regarding your information.
This Site is a personal food blog focused on recipes and related content for a United States audience. We do not sell products or services through the Site, and we do not use affiliate links. The primary way we collect personal information is through our newsletter subscription form and any information you choose to send us through our contact page.
Information We Collect
We collect information in a few different ways, depending on how you interact with the Site.
Information You Provide Directly
When you subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, or otherwise communicate with us, you may provide:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Any message or details you include in a contact form or email
If you choose not to provide certain information, you may still be able to browse the Site, but some features, such as newsletter signup or direct communication, may not be available.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, certain information may be collected automatically through standard website technologies. This may include:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages
- Referring website or source
- General location information derived from your IP address
This information is generally used for site performance, security, and analytics purposes.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To send newsletters and updates you have requested
- To respond to your questions, comments, or messages
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Site
- To understand how visitors use the Site and improve content and navigation
- To monitor for spam, abuse, or security issues
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies
We do not use your information for unrelated purposes without a lawful basis where required.
Newsletter Subscriptions
If you sign up for our newsletter, we will use your email address to send you recipe updates, blog news, and other content related to PlateVital. You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us directly at [email protected].
We may use a third-party email service provider to manage newsletter delivery, subscriber lists, and email performance. That provider may process your email address and related subscription data on our behalf.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Like many websites, we may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to help the Site function properly, remember preferences, and understand how visitors interact with our content.
Cookies may be used for purposes such as:
- Remembering basic site preferences
- Measuring traffic and engagement
- Improving page performance and user experience
- Supporting security and fraud prevention
You can usually control cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some parts of the Site may not function as intended.
Analytics
We may use analytics tools to understand how visitors find and use the Site. These tools may collect information such as pages visited, time spent on the Site, device information, and approximate location data.
Analytics data helps us improve recipe content, site structure, and overall user experience. Where required, we will handle analytics in a manner consistent with applicable privacy and cookie laws.
How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited information in the following circumstances:
- Service providers: With trusted vendors that help us operate the Site, such as email newsletter providers, hosting providers, analytics services, and security tools.
- Legal compliance: If required to do so by law, regulation, legal process, or government request.
- Business protection: To investigate or prevent fraud, abuse, security incidents, or violations of our policies.
- With your consent: In any other situation where you have given us permission to share information.
Any third-party service providers we use are expected to handle personal information responsibly and only for the purposes we authorize.
Data Retention
We keep personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
For example, we may retain newsletter subscription records until you unsubscribe, and we may retain contact messages for a reasonable period to manage communications, maintain records, or resolve issues.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information. These rights may include the ability to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of certain data uses, where applicable
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected] or visit our contact page at /contact.
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, the “CCPA”), may provide you with additional rights regarding your personal information.
Subject to applicable exceptions, California residents may have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and retain
- Request deletion of personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information, if applicable
- Not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising privacy rights
PlateVital does not sell personal information in the traditional sense. If our use of cookies or analytics is considered “sharing” under California law, you may have the right to opt out where required. If you wish to make a privacy request, contact us at [email protected] or through /contact.
Children’s Privacy
The Site is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so we can review and delete it where appropriate.
Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that we do not control. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of those third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.
Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to help protect personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
International Visitors
Although PlateVital primarily serves a United States audience, visitors may access the Site from other locations. If you visit from outside the United States, please note that your information may be processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other operational needs. When we do, we will revise the effective date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after any update means you accept the revised Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Contact Page: /contact
PlateVital is committed to keeping your information handled with care and in a way that supports a trustworthy experience for every visitor.