At Nourish Kitchen, your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect when you visit our recipe blog, why we collect it, how we use and protect it, and the rights you have over your information. We aim to be clear and honest, because trust is the main ingredient in everything we share.
This policy is written to align with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK GDPR. If you have any questions after reading it, please reach out at hello@mjxyiyao.com.
Who we are
Nourish Kitchen is an independent healthy-food and recipe blog. For the purposes of data protection law, the data controller responsible for your personal data is:
- Site owner / controller: [Complete: legal name of the site owner or business]
- Postal address: [Complete: registered or contact postal address]
- Contact email: hello@mjxyiyao.com
- Data protection contact: [Complete: name or role of your data protection contact, if applicable]
What data we collect
We only collect the information we genuinely need to run the blog and improve your experience. Depending on how you interact with the site, this may include:
Comments
When you leave a comment on a recipe or article, we collect the data shown in the comment form. This typically includes your name (or a chosen display name), your email address, your website (if you provide one), the content of your comment, and technical details such as your IP address and browser user-agent string, which help us detect spam.
If you upload an avatar or your email is registered with the Gravatar service, an anonymised (hashed) version of your email address may be sent to Gravatar to check whether you have a profile picture. Gravatar’s own privacy policy applies to that processing.
Cookies and analytics
Our site uses cookies and similar technologies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help the site function and help us understand how the blog is used.
- Essential cookies: needed for the site to work correctly, for example remembering your comment details or your cookie preferences.
- Analytics cookies: used to collect anonymous or aggregated statistics about visits, such as which recipes are most popular, how long people stay, and which pages they view. This helps us create better content.
We use [Complete: name of analytics provider, e.g. Google Analytics, Plausible, or Matomo] to gather these insights. Non-essential and analytics cookies are only set with your consent, which you can give or withdraw at any time through our cookie banner or settings. For full details, please see our Cookie Policy.
Contact and email
If you email us or use a contact form, we collect the details you choose to share, such as your name, email address, and the content of your message, so that we can respond to you.
How and why we use your data
The table below summarises the main ways we use your personal data and the legal basis for each purpose under the GDPR.
| Purpose | Data used | Legal basis |
|---|---|---|
| Publishing and managing comments | Name, email, comment content, IP address | Consent, and our legitimate interest in moderating discussion |
| Preventing spam and abuse | IP address, user-agent, comment content | Legitimate interest in keeping the site safe |
| Understanding site usage (analytics) | Usage data, cookie identifiers | Consent |
| Responding to your enquiries | Name, email, message content | Consent, and our legitimate interest in replying |
| Operating and securing the website | Technical and log data | Legitimate interest in reliable, secure operation |
How long we keep your data
We keep personal data only for as long as we need it for the purposes described above, unless a longer period is required by law.
- Comments: retained indefinitely so that follow-up discussion and context remain intact, unless you ask us to remove them.
- Contact messages: kept for [Complete: retention period, e.g. 24 months] after our last correspondence, then deleted.
- Analytics data: retained according to our provider’s settings, typically [Complete: retention period, e.g. 14 or 26 months], usually in aggregated or anonymised form.
Who we share your data with
We do not sell your personal data. We may share limited data with trusted third parties who help us run the blog, and only to the extent needed for their service. These may include:
- Our website hosting provider: [Complete: hosting provider name]
- Our analytics provider: [Complete: analytics provider name]
- Spam-filtering or security services: [Complete: service name, if used]
- Email or newsletter service, if applicable: [Complete: provider name]
Some of these providers may process data outside your country, including outside the European Economic Area. Where that happens, we take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or an adequacy decision.
Your rights
Under the GDPR, you have a number of rights over your personal data. These include the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Rectify data that is inaccurate or incomplete.
- Erase your data in certain circumstances (the “right to be forgotten”).
- Restrict or object to how we process your data.
- Data portability, receiving your data in a portable format.
- Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@mjxyiyao.com. We will respond within the timeframes required by law, usually within one month.
Complaints to a supervisory authority
If you believe we have handled your personal data unlawfully, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority. You may contact the authority in your country of residence, place of work, or where the alleged issue took place. In the UK, this is the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO); in the EU, it is your national data protection authority. We would appreciate the chance to address your concerns first, so please consider contacting us before you file a complaint.
Cookies
For a detailed breakdown of the specific cookies we use, their purposes, and how to manage them, please read our dedicated Cookie Policy. You can also control cookies through your browser settings at any time.
Children’s privacy
Our blog is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of [Complete: age threshold, e.g. 16] without appropriate consent. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can remove it.
A note on our content
The recipes and articles on Nourish Kitchen are shared for general information and enjoyment only. They are not dietary, nutritional, or medical advice. If you have specific health needs, food allergies, intolerances, or a medical condition, please consult a doctor or a registered dietitian before making changes to your diet. Always check ingredient labels carefully if you have allergies.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or in the law. When we make significant changes, we will update the date below and, where appropriate, let you know on the site. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Last updated: [Complete: date this policy was last revised]
Questions about your privacy? We are always happy to help. Email us at hello@mjxyiyao.com.