Privacy Policy for SofiaSpice.com
Effective Date: December 01, 2025
Welcome to SofiaSpice.com (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “SofiaSpice”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, or interact with our content. By using SofiaSpice.com, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Who We Are
SofiaSpice.com is a personal food blog created and managed by Sofia, dedicated to sharing recipes, kitchen tips, and culinary inspiration. Our website is intended for a United States audience and does not offer affiliate services or sell products. The only personal data we collect is for our newsletter subscription.
2. Information We Collect
- Email Address: When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address to send you updates, recipes, and kitchen tips.
- Automatically Collected Data: Like most websites, we may collect certain information automatically when you visit SofiaSpice.com. This may include your IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, and the date/time of your visit. This data is used for analytics and site performance improvements.
- Cookies: SofiaSpice.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and remember your preferences. See our Cookie Policy below for more details.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To send you our newsletter and updates if you have subscribed.
- To improve website functionality, user experience, and content relevance.
- To analyze site traffic and usage patterns for internal purposes.
- To respond to inquiries or feedback submitted via our Contact Page or email ([email protected]).
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal information based on your consent (when you subscribe to our newsletter) and our legitimate interest in maintaining and improving our website.
5. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
- Third-Party Service Providers: We may use trusted third-party services (such as email newsletter platforms and analytics providers) to operate our website and deliver our newsletter. These providers may have access to your information only to perform tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for other purposes.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
- No Sale of Personal Data: SofiaSpice.com does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit SofiaSpice.com. We use cookies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze website traffic and usage
- Improve site performance and user experience
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.
7. Newsletter Subscription
When you sign up for our newsletter, we collect your email address and use it solely to send you updates, recipes, and kitchen tips. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email or by contacting us at [email protected].
We do not send spam or share your email address with third parties for marketing purposes.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to safeguard your data, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and keep your devices secure.
9. Children’s Privacy
SofiaSpice.com is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.
10. Your Rights and Choices
- Access and Correction: You may request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us at [email protected].
- Unsubscribe: You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link provided in our emails or by contacting us.
- Cookie Preferences: You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
11. Third-Party Links
SofiaSpice.com may contain links to external websites or resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Contact Page: /contact
14. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to request information about the personal data we collect, use, and disclose. You may also request deletion of your personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
15. Do Not Track Signals
SofiaSpice.com does not respond to “Do Not Track” signals from web browsers. However, you can manage your cookie preferences as described above.
16. International Users
SofiaSpice.com is intended for users in the United States. If you access the site from outside the U.S., please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.
17. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. If you unsubscribe from our newsletter, your email address will be removed from our mailing list promptly.
18. Acceptance of This Policy
By using SofiaSpice.com, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our website or subscribe to our newsletter.
19. Summary
- SofiaSpice.com collects only the minimum personal data necessary (email for newsletter).
- We do not sell or share your data for marketing purposes.
- We use cookies for site functionality and analytics.
- You can unsubscribe or request deletion of your data at any time.
- Contact us for any privacy-related questions or requests.
Thank you for visiting SofiaSpice.com and trusting us with your information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing a safe, inspiring space for home cooks and food lovers.