Privacy police

Last updated: February 24, 2026

Welcome to Beth Recipes. Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have regarding your personal data when you visit bethrecipes.net.

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by Beth Lawson, an individual food blogger based in the Pacific Northwest, United States. You can contact us at any time via our Contact page.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Information you provide directly:

Your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter
Your name, email address, and message when you fill out the contact form
Comments you submit on blog posts

Information collected automatically:

Your IP address and browser type
Pages you visit on our site and time spent on each page
Referring URLs (the site that brought you to ours)
Device type and operating system

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

Send you our newsletter and recipe updates (only if you have subscribed)
Respond to your messages and inquiries
Improve our website content and user experience
Ensure the security and proper functioning of our site
Comply with legal obligations

We will never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Cookies

Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your browsing experience. These cookies may include:

Essential cookies: necessary for the website to function properly
Analytics cookies: help us understand how visitors interact with our site (e.g., via Google Analytics)
Preference cookies: remember your settings and preferences

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services that collect data on our behalf, including:

Google Analytics – for website traffic analysis
Mailchimp or similar – for newsletter management
WordPress – our content management platform
Social media platforms (Instagram, etc.) – for sharing content

Each of these services has its own privacy policy and data practices. We encourage you to review their policies directly.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Newsletter subscribers may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in each email.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right of access: you can request a copy of the data we hold about you
Right to rectification: you can ask us to correct inaccurate information
Right to erasure: you can ask us to delete your personal data
Right to object: you can object to the processing of your data
Right to data portability: you can request your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via our Contact page.

8. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us through our Contact page.