Privacy Policy for AvaBake.com
Effective Date: October 25, 2025
Last Updated: October 25, 2025
Welcome to Our Privacy Policy
Hello! I’m Ava, and thank you for visiting AvaBake.com (the “Site,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). Your privacy matters to me, and I want to be completely transparent about what information I collect when you visit my little corner of the internet and how I use it.
This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit AvaBake.com. By using this Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you don’t agree with this policy, please don’t use the Site.
Information I Collect
Information You Provide Directly
Newsletter Subscriptions
When you sign up for my newsletter, I collect your email address and first name (if you choose to provide it). This helps me send you recipe updates, cooking tips, and the occasional personal story from my kitchen.
Contact Form Submissions
When you reach out to me through the contact page at avabake.com/contact, I collect the information you provide, which may include your name, email address, and the content of your message. I use this information solely to respond to your questions, comments, or feedback.
Comments (if applicable)
If you leave comments on blog posts, I may collect your name, email address, and the content of your comment. Your email address will not be publicly displayed, but your name and comment will be visible to other readers.
Information Collected Automatically
Log Data and Usage Information
Like most websites, AvaBake.com automatically collects certain information when you visit, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates and times of your visits. This helps me understand how visitors use my site so I can improve your experience.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
I use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on the Site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help me remember your preferences and understand how you interact with my content.
The types of cookies I use include:
- Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the Site to function properly
- Analytics Cookies: These help me understand how visitors use the Site (via services like Google Analytics)
- Social Media Cookies: These are set by social media platforms when I embed content from Instagram, Pinterest, or Facebook
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect some features of the Site.
How I Use Your Information
I use the information I collect for the following purposes:
To Provide and Improve the Site
I use your information to operate, maintain, and improve AvaBake.com, including developing new recipes and content that you’ll love.
To Communicate With You
If you subscribe to my newsletter, I’ll send you regular emails with new recipes, cooking tips, and updates from my kitchen. I also use your contact information to respond to your inquiries and messages.
To Analyze and Understand Usage
I analyze how visitors interact with the Site to understand what content resonates most and how I can make your experience better. This includes tracking which recipes are most popular and how people navigate through the Site.
To Protect and Secure the Site
I use your information to detect, prevent, and respond to security incidents, fraud, or other malicious activities.
How I Share Your Information
I respect your privacy and do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, I may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
Service Providers
I work with trusted third-party service providers who help me operate the Site and communicate with you. These may include:
- Email Service Providers: To manage and send newsletter subscriptions (such as Mailchimp, ConvertKit, or similar services)
- Website Hosting: To host and maintain the Site (such as Bluehost, SiteGround, or similar providers)
- Analytics Providers: To understand Site traffic and usage (such as Google Analytics)
These service providers only have access to your information as necessary to perform their functions and are required to protect your data.
Legal Requirements
I may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (such as a court order or subpoena).
Protection of Rights
I may disclose your information if I believe it’s necessary to protect my rights, your safety, or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.
Business Transfers
In the unlikely event that AvaBake.com is sold or merged with another entity, your information may be transferred to the new owner, but it will remain subject to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Third-Party Links and Services
AvaBake.com may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms like Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. When you click on a link to a third-party website, you will be subject to that site’s privacy policy. I encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Additionally, when I embed social media content (such as Instagram posts or Pinterest pins), these platforms may collect information about your visit through their own cookies and tracking technologies.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
Access and Correction
You have the right to access the personal information I hold about you and request corrections if it’s inaccurate.
Deletion
You can request that I delete your personal information. Please note that some information may need to be retained for legal or legitimate business purposes.
Opt-Out of Communications
You can unsubscribe from my newsletter at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email I send you. Even if you unsubscribe from marketing emails, I may still send you important administrative messages.
Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.
California Residents
If you’re a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information I collect, the right to delete your information, and the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. Please note that I do not sell personal information.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at [email protected] or through my contact page at avabake.com/contact.
Children’s Privacy
AvaBake.com is a general audience website intended for adults. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided me with personal information, please contact me at [email protected], and I will delete that information from my records.
Data Security
I take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or destruction. This includes using secure hosting, encryption for data transmission, and limiting access to your information to only those who need it to provide services.
However, please understand that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While I strive to protect your personal information, I cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Data Retention
I retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. For example:
- Newsletter subscriber information is retained until you unsubscribe
- Contact form submissions are typically retained for one year unless ongoing correspondence requires longer retention
- Analytics data is typically retained for 26 months (Google Analytics default)
International Visitors
AvaBake.com is operated from the United States and is intended primarily for visitors in the United States. If you are visiting from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your country.
By using the Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and the processing of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in my practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When I make changes, I will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy.
If I make significant changes that materially affect how I use your personal information, I will notify you by posting a prominent notice on the Site or by sending you an email (if I have your email address).
I encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how I protect your information.
Contact Me
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how I handle your personal information, I’d love to hear from you! You can reach me at:
Email: [email protected]
Contact Page: avabake.com/contact
I read every message and will do my best to respond within 48 hours.
Consent
By using AvaBake.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described herein.
Thank you for trusting me with your information. Now, let’s get back to what we both love – creating delicious memories in the kitchen!
~ Ava 🧡