Privacy Policy for WiggleBite
Last Updated: October 9, 2025
Hi there! I’m Sarah, and I run WiggleBite as a personal passion project to share my love of cooking with you. Your privacy matters to me, and I want to be completely transparent about what information I collect when you visit my blog and how I use it.
This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit WiggleBite.com. By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Who I Am
WiggleBite is a personal food blog operated by Sarah from the United States. You can reach me at:
- Email: [email protected]
- Contact Page: wigglebite.com/contact
Information I Collect
Information You Give Me Directly
When You Subscribe to My Newsletter:
If you sign up to receive recipe updates and cooking tips via email, I collect:
- Your email address
- Your first name (if you choose to provide it)
When You Leave Comments:
If my blog has a comment section and you choose to leave a comment, I may collect:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Your website URL (optional)
- The content of your comment
- Your IP address (for spam prevention)
When You Contact Me:
If you reach out through my contact form or email, I collect:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Any information you choose to include in your message
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, WiggleBite automatically collects certain information when you visit:
Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
I use cookies (small text files stored on your device) and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Understand how you use my site
- Improve your browsing experience
- Analyze site traffic and performance
Log Data:
My web hosting provider automatically collects:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages you visit on my site
- Time and date of your visit
- Time spent on pages
- Referring website addresses
- Device information
Analytics Information:
I use Google Analytics (or similar analytics services) to understand how visitors interact with my blog. This helps me create better content for you. Google Analytics collects:
- Pages viewed
- Time spent on site
- Geographic location (city/country level)
- Device and browser information
- Traffic sources
How I Use Your Information
I use the information I collect to:
Provide and Improve My Blog:
- Deliver the recipes and content you’re looking for
- Send you newsletters and recipe updates (only if you subscribed)
- Respond to your questions and comments
- Improve my recipes and content based on what’s popular
- Fix technical issues and improve site performance
Communicate With You:
- Reply to your emails and contact form messages
- Send you recipe updates if you’re subscribed (you can unsubscribe anytime)
- Notify you about important changes to my blog
Protect My Blog:
- Prevent spam and abuse
- Protect against fraud and security threats
- Comply with legal requirements
Analyze and Understand:
- See which recipes are most popular
- Understand how visitors find and use my blog
- Make data-driven decisions about content
How I Share Your Information
I respect your privacy and don’t sell your personal information to anyone. However, I may share your information in these limited circumstances:
Service Providers:
I use trusted third-party services to help run WiggleBite, including:
- Email service providers (like Mailchimp, ConvertKit, or similar) to send newsletters
- Web hosting providers to keep my site online
- Analytics services (like Google Analytics) to understand site usage
- Comment management services (like Disqus or similar, if applicable)
These providers only access your information to perform specific tasks on my behalf and are required to keep it confidential.
Legal Requirements:
I may disclose your information if required by law, such as to:
- Comply with a legal obligation or court order
- Protect my rights or property
- Prevent fraud or security issues
- Protect the safety of my visitors or the public
Business Transfers:
If WiggleBite is ever sold or merged with another entity, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. I’ll notify you if this happens.
Your Rights and Choices
You have control over your personal information. Here’s what you can do:
Access and Update:
You can request a copy of the personal information I have about you, or ask me to update it if it’s incorrect. Just email me at [email protected].
Delete Your Information:
You can request that I delete your personal information at any time. I’ll honor your request unless I’m required to keep it for legal reasons.
Unsubscribe from Emails:
Every newsletter I send includes an unsubscribe link at the bottom. Click it, and you’ll be removed from my list immediately. You can also email me directly to unsubscribe.
Opt Out of Cookies:
You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, some parts of my site may not work properly without cookies.
Disable Analytics:
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
California Residents (CCPA Rights)
If you’re a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to Know: You can request details about the personal information I’ve collected about you in the past 12 months
- Right to Delete: You can request that I delete your personal information
- Right to Opt-Out: You can opt out of the “sale” of your personal information (though I don’t sell your data)
- Right to Non-Discrimination: I won’t discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise these rights, email me at [email protected] with “CCPA Request” in the subject line.
European Residents (GDPR Rights)
If you’re in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how I use your data
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
- Right to Object: Object to certain types of processing
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact me at [email protected].
Cookies Policy
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device to remember information about you.
Types of Cookies I Use:
Essential Cookies:
These are necessary for my website to function properly. They enable basic features like security and accessibility.
Analytics Cookies:
These help me understand how you use my site so I can make it better. They track things like which recipes are most popular and how long you spend reading.
Preference Cookies:
These remember your choices (like text size preferences) to give you a more personalized experience.
How to Control Cookies:
Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. Keep in mind that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of WiggleBite.
Here’s how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
Third-Party Services
WiggleBite may use the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:
Google Analytics:
Tracks website usage and traffic. Google’s Privacy Policy
Email Service Provider:
Manages newsletter subscriptions and email communications. Privacy policy varies by provider (Mailchimp, ConvertKit, etc.).
Web Hosting:
Stores website files and data. Privacy policy varies by hosting provider.
Social Media Plugins:
If I include social sharing buttons, those platforms may collect information about your visit. Check their privacy policies:
I don’t have control over these third-party services, so I encourage you to review their privacy policies directly.
Children’s Privacy
WiggleBite is not directed to children under 13 years of age. I don’t knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you’re a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided me with personal information, please contact me at [email protected], and I’ll delete it immediately.
Data Security
I take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. These measures include:
- Secure hosting with reputable providers
- SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- Regular security updates and monitoring
- Limited access to personal information
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While I strive to protect your information, I cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
I keep your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
Email Subscribers: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
Comments: Until you request deletion or I remove them
Contact Form Messages: Typically 2-3 years, or until resolved
Analytics Data: As determined by Google Analytics retention settings (typically 14-26 months)
International Data Transfers
WiggleBite is operated from the United States. If you’re visiting 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.
External Links
My blog may contain links to other websites, including recipe sources, product recommendations, or cooking resources. I’m not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. I encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in my practices or for legal reasons. When I make significant changes, I’ll:
- Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page
- Notify email subscribers about important changes
- Post a notice on the blog
I encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how I’m protecting your information.
Contact Me
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how I handle your personal information, please don’t hesitate to reach out:
Email: [email protected]
Contact Page: wigglebite.com/contact
I’ll do my best to respond to your inquiry within 48 hours (usually much faster!).
Your Trust Matters
Running WiggleBite is a labor of love, and I’m grateful you’re here. Your privacy isn’t just a legal obligation to me—it’s about respecting the trust you place in me when you visit my blog, try my recipes, and share your feedback. Thank you for being part of this delicious journey!
Happy cooking! 🍳
Sarah