Effective Date: September 3, 2025
Last Updated: September 3, 2025
Hey there! I know nobody loves reading legal stuff, but I want you to feel completely comfortable sharing your baking stories and family traditions with our community. Here’s exactly what happens with your information when you visit Flavorlo.com.
Information We Collect
When You Sign Up for Our Newsletter:
- Your email address (obviously!)
- Your first name (so our emails feel more personal)
- Your baking interests and skill level (to send you relevant content)
- Geographic location (to share regional traditions and workshop opportunities)
When You Contact Me Directly:
- Whatever information you choose to share in your emails
- Photos you send of your baking adventures (successes and disasters welcome!)
- Family stories and recipe histories you’re comfortable sharing
Website Usage Information:
- Pages you visit on FlavorLo.com
- How long you spend reading different recipes
- Which recipes you save or print
- General location (city/state level – not your exact address)
- Device type and browser information
Community Interaction Data:
- Comments you leave on blog posts
- Recipe ratings and reviews
- Workshop registration information
- Testimonials and success stories you share
How We Use Your Information
To Share Heritage Baking Content:
- Send you weekly newsletter with new recipes and techniques
- Notify you about regional workshops and events
- Recommend recipes based on your interests and skill level
- Share seasonal baking traditions relevant to your area
To Build Our Community:
- Feature your success stories (with your permission)
- Connect you with other heritage bakers in your region
- Create content based on the questions you ask most often
- Improve our recipes based on your feedback
To Provide Support:
- Answer your baking questions personally
- Troubleshoot recipe issues you’re experiencing
- Provide technical support for website problems
- Follow up on workshop registrations and payments
To Preserve Food Traditions:
- Document family recipes and stories you choose to share
- Research and verify traditional techniques
- Create educational content about heritage baking history
- Build our archive of disappearing dessert traditions
Data Protection & Security
How We Protect Your Information:
- SSL encryption for all data transmission
- Secure servers hosted by reputable providers
- Regular security updates and monitoring
- Limited access to personal information (just me and my technical support)
- Secure backup systems for data protection
Email Security:
- All newsletter data encrypted and stored securely
- Unsubscribe option in every email
- No sharing of email lists with third parties
- Personal emails stored only as long as needed for response
Your Rights (You’re in Control)
GDPR Rights (for our EU friends):
- Access: Request a copy of all personal data we have about you
- Rectification: Correct any inaccurate information
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Portability: Get your data in a format you can use elsewhere
- Restriction: Limit how we process your information
- Objection: Opt out of certain data processing activities
CCPA Rights (for California residents):
- Know what personal information we collect and how it’s used
- Delete personal information we’ve collected
- Opt out of sale of personal information (we don’t sell data anyway!)
- Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
How to Exercise Your Rights: Email me directly at Contact@flavorlo.com with “Privacy Request” in the subject line. I’ll respond within 30 days with exactly what you need.
Cookies & Tracking
Essential Cookies (Required for Website Function):
- Remember your newsletter signup preferences
- Keep you logged in to your account
- Store items in your recipe collection
- Maintain your workshop registration information
Analytics Cookies (Help Us Improve):
- Google Analytics to understand which content you find most helpful
- Track which recipes are most popular
- Monitor website performance and loading speeds
- Identify technical issues that need fixing
You Can Control These: Most browsers let you control cookie settings. Disabling analytics cookies won’t affect your ability to access recipes or content.
Third-Party Services
Email Newsletter (ConvertKit):
- Manages our email list and sends newsletters
- Stores your email, name, and preferences securely
- Allows you to unsubscribe anytime
- Privacy policy: https://convertkit.com/privacy
Website Analytics (Google Analytics):
- Helps us understand how you use our site
- Provides aggregate data about popular content
- No personally identifiable information shared
- Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Payment Processing (Stripe for workshops):
- Securely processes workshop payments
- We never store your credit card information
- All financial data encrypted and protected
- Privacy policy: https://stripe.com/privacy
Social Media Integration:
- Instagram and Facebook sharing buttons
- No data shared unless you actively use these buttons
- Each platform has its own privacy policy
Children’s Privacy
FlavorLo is designed for adults and teens interested in heritage baking. We don’t knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you’re a parent who believes your child has shared information with us, please contact me immediately at Contact@flavorlo.com and I’ll delete it right away.
For Teen Bakers (13-17): If you’re under 18, please get parent/guardian permission before sharing family recipes or participating in our community discussions.
International Data Transfers
Since I’m based in Charleston, SC, your information is primarily stored on servers in the United States. If you’re visiting from another country, your data may be transferred to and processed in the US. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers.
Data Retention
How Long We Keep Your Information:
- Newsletter signups: Until you unsubscribe
- Personal emails: 2 years (for reference when you ask follow-up questions)
- Website analytics: 26 months (Google Analytics standard)
- Workshop registrations: 3 years (for tax and business records)
- Recipe submissions: Permanently (with your permission, as part of our heritage archive)
Changes to This Policy
When I update this privacy policy, I’ll:
- Send an email to newsletter subscribers explaining what changed
- Post the new date at the top of this page
- Give you 30 days to review changes before they take effect
- Always protect your rights and maintain your trust
Contact for Privacy Concerns
Questions About This Policy: Leana Rodriguez
Response Time: I personally handle all privacy requests and typically respond within 24-48 hours.