Welcome to Forum Foodies – Your Ultimate Destination for Everything Food and Ingredients! Your privacy is a matter of great importance to us. In this Privacy Policy, we outline how we collect, use, and protect your personal information while you navigate our website. By using ForumFoodies.com, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Your Privacy Matters
At Forum Foodies, we hold your privacy in the highest regard. This policy aims to elucidate our online information practices and your options regarding the collection and utilization of your data. By visiting our website and providing us with personal information, you acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined herein.
State Laws & Additional Rights
Please be aware that your location may afford you additional rights according to state laws. These state-based rights may supplement, strengthen, or otherwise complement your privacy rights established under federal law. Our commitment is to fully adhere to the privacy regulations of every jurisdiction where we operate. You can always reach out to us using our contact information to assert any state-specific rights.
Safeguarding Children’s Privacy
Safeguarding the privacy of children is of utmost importance to us. Thus, we will never knowingly collect or retain information from individuals under the age of 18. Our website is not designed to attract or serve anyone under 18, and our Terms of Service and Conditions of Use strictly prohibit minors from accessing our services.
Google Analytics
We employ Google Analytics to analyze user interactions with our site. Google Analytics utilizes “cookies,” which are small text files placed on your computer to collect anonymous data regarding internet usage and visitor behavior. This information, including your IP address, is transmitted to Google and used to assess user activity on our website, generating statistical reports.
Please be assured that neither we nor any third party will use the statistical analytics tool to track or collect any Personally Identifiable Information of our site visitors. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data it holds. While you can opt out of cookies by configuring your browser settings, please be aware that this may limit your access to the website’s full functionality.
By using our website, you consent to Google processing data about you in the manner and for the purposes described above.
Other Collection of Personal Information
When you visit our website, your IP address, along with access dates and times, may be logged for trend analysis, site administration, user tracking, and demographic data collection. Importantly, these recorded IP addresses are not linked to personally identifiable information.
Furthermore, we may collect additional data, consistent with standard website practices. This includes the source that referred you to our site, your duration on our site, and your destination after leaving our site. Details about the type of operating system and web browser used to access our website may also be noted.
Cookies, a common internet practice, improve user experiences by customizing your website use. Simple information is transferred to your computer to personalize content and user experiences to match your actions and preferences. If you disable cookies in your browser or choose to be notified about them, note that this may affect certain features of our website and diminish its functionality.
At times, you may knowingly provide information when, for example, you comment on a blog post, reply to an email, complete a survey, or make purchases. The provision of certain information, such as credit card details, addresses for billing or shipping, phone numbers, etc., is necessary for certain transactions. Refusing to provide this information may result in an inability to complete certain activities or transactions on our site.
Thank you for trusting Forum Foodies with your personal information. If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info @ forumfoodies.com.