Last Updated: January 5, 2025
FoodieMenu.net ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
When you create an account: email address, username, password (hashed).
IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on site, recipes viewed.
Essential cookies (authentication, cart), analytics cookies (Google Analytics), preference cookies (language, theme). See our Cookie Policy for details.
Recipes created, comments, contact messages.
For analytics and preference cookies (you can withdraw consent anytime)
To provide services you requested (account creation, recipe generation)
To improve our services, prevent fraud, and ensure security
To comply with applicable laws (e.g., retaining financial records)
Retained while your account is active. Deleted 90 days after account deletion.
Retained for maximum 26 months (Google Analytics requirement)
Session cookies expire after browser close. Persistent cookies expire after 1 year.
Retained for 2 years for reference
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
To exercise these rights, contact us at: contact@foodiemenu.net
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
We use three types of cookies:
Necessary for site functionality (authentication, security). Legal basis: legitimate interest.
session_id, csrf_token, auth_token
Google Analytics to understand site usage. Legal basis: consent (you can opt out).
_ga, _gid, _gat
Remember your preferences (language, theme). Legal basis: consent.
preferred_language, theme, cookie_consent
We use the following services that process your data on our behalf:
Purpose: Hosting, CDN, DDoS protection
Location: United States (EU-US Data Privacy Framework)
Privacy PolicyPurpose: Affiliate links (no data collection)
Location: Varies by store
Privacy PolicyYour data may be transferred to and stored in the United States where our servers are located. We ensure adequate protection through:
We implement appropriate security measures:
FoodieMenu is not intended for children under 16 years old. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, contact us immediately so we can delete it.
We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates the most recent revision. Material changes will be communicated via email or site notification. Your continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
For any questions about this privacy policy or to exercise your GDPR rights:
Subject: Privacy / GDPR Request
We commit to responding within 30 days (per GDPR Article 12).