Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 05, 2026

Welcome to decohomeinspiration (the “Website”), accessible at https://www.decohomeinspiration.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website, which is a recipe and food blog. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Union, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA), and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

By using the Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information to provide and improve our services, including recipe content, cooking tips, and user engagement features.

Personal Data

We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

Subscribe to our newsletter or email updates
Submit a comment on a recipe or blog post
Contact us via email at [email protected]
Participate in surveys, contests, or giveaways

This information may include your name, email address, and any other details you choose to share.

Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you visit the Website, such as:

Your IP address
Browser type and version
Pages visited (e.g., specific recipe pages)
Time and date of visit
Time spent on each page
Referring URL

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. For more details, see Section 5 (Cookies).

Analytics Data

We use third-party analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics) to collect and analyze usage patterns. This data is aggregated and anonymized where possible.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

To operate and maintain the Website, including displaying recipe content
To send you newsletters, updates, and promotional materials (with your consent where required)
To respond to your comments, inquiries, or requests sent to [email protected]
To improve our content, including recipe recommendations and user experience
To monitor and analyze usage trends and preferences
To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Union, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

Consent: When you subscribe to our newsletter or accept cookies
Contractual Necessity: To provide services you request, such as recipe downloads
Legitimate Interests: To improve the Website, ensure security, and communicate with you
Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws

4. Third-Party Services

We engage third-party service providers to assist in operating the Website. These include:

Analytics: Google Analytics, which collects usage data and cookies. See Google’s privacy policy for more details.
Advertising: Ad networks (e.g., Google AdSense) that may use cookies to serve personalized ads based on your browsing history.
Hosting: Web hosting providers that store Website data on secure servers.
Email Marketing: Services like Mailchimp to manage newsletter subscriptions.

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing the use of your data. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and analyze usage. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Necessary for Website operation (e.g., session management)
Analytics Cookies: To track page visits and user behavior (e.g., Google Analytics)
Advertising Cookies: To deliver relevant ads and measure ad performance
Functional Cookies: To remember your preferences (e.g., recipe ratings)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Website functionality. For EU users, we obtain consent before placing non-essential cookies.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Specifically:

Newsletter subscription data: Until you unsubscribe
Comment data: Indefinitely, unless you request deletion
Analytics data: Up to 26 months

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data, including encryption (SSL/TLS), firewalls, and secure server environments. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR (EU Users)

If you are a resident of the European Union, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you
Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations
Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time without affecting lawfulness of prior processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

9. Your Rights Under CCPA and CPRA (California Users)

If you are a resident of California, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

Right to Know: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect, use, disclose, or sell
Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to exceptions
Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell personal information, but we may share data for cross-context behavioral advertising
Right to Correct: Correct inaccurate personal information
Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: We do not collect sensitive personal information
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights

To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will verify your identity before processing requests. You may also designate an authorized agent to make requests on your behalf.

10. CalOPPA Compliance

Pursuant to the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA), we agree to the following:

Users can visit the Website anonymously
Our Privacy Policy is linked on our homepage and at the bottom of each page
We will notify users of any material changes to this policy via a prominent notice on the Website
Users can change their personal information by contacting us at [email protected]

11. Children’s Privacy (COPPA)

Our Website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete such information. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at [email protected].

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for EU users, to protect your data in accordance with applicable laws.

13. Contact Information

For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.decohomeinspiration.com
Jurisdiction: United States of America, State of New York

We will respond to all legitimate requests within the timeframe required by applicable law.