Effective Date: April 20, 2026
Website: bakingsodarecipe.com
Operated by: Faye Carmichael
At bakingsodarecipe.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with transparency and care. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.
By accessing or using bakingsodarecipe.com, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the website.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
a) Information You Provide Voluntarily
- Name and Email Address — when you contact us via our contact form, subscribe to our newsletter, or leave a comment on the blog.
- Message Content — any information you choose to include in a contact form submission or comment.
b) Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain data is collected automatically through log files and cookies, including:
- Internet Protocol (IP) address
- Browser type and version
- Internet Service Provider (ISP)
- Date and time of your visit
- Referring/exit pages
- Number of clicks and pages viewed
This data is used in aggregate form and is not linked to any personally identifiable information.
Log Files
bakingsodarecipe.com follows standard web practice of using log files. These files record visitor activity automatically when users visit websites. The information collected by log files includes IP addresses, browser types, ISP, date/time stamps, and referring pages. This data is used to:
- Analyze trends and administer the site
- Track users’ movement around the website
- Gather aggregate demographic information
Log file data is not linked to personally identifiable information.
Cookies and Web Beacons
We use cookies — small text files placed on your device — to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies help us remember your preferences and understand how you interact with our content.
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that doing so may affect the functionality of certain features on this website.
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential cookies — necessary for core site functionality
- Analytics cookies — to understand user behavior (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Advertising cookies — to deliver personalized ads (see Section 5 below)
Google AdSense & the DoubleClick DART Cookie
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on this website. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites across the internet.
Specifically, Google uses the DoubleClick DART cookie to serve ads to our users based on their visit to bakingsodarecipe.com and other sites on the internet. This allows Google to display personalized advertisements tailored to your browsing history and interests.
You may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google Ad and Content Network Privacy Policy.
For more information on how Google collects and uses data from advertising partners, please review: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
You may also manage your Google ad personalization settings at: https://adssettings.google.com
Third-Party Links & Affiliate Links
bakingsodarecipe.com may contain links to third-party websites, including affiliate partner websites. These links are provided for informational and monetization purposes.
Please note:
- We have no control over the content, privacy practices, or policies of third-party websites.
- Clicking an affiliate link may result in a commission being earned by bakingsodarecipe.com at no additional cost to you.
- We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any external website.
We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every website you visit. The inclusion of any link on our site does not constitute an endorsement of that website.
Children’s Privacy
bakingsodarecipe.com is intended for a general adult audience and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 (or under 16 in certain jurisdictions under GDPR).
If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at [email protected] so we can delete such information promptly.
GDPR Compliance (European Users)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right of Access — You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification — You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”) — You may request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal conditions.
- Right to Restrict Processing — You may request that we limit how we use your data.
- Right to Data Portability — You may request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to Object — You may object to our processing of your data at any time.
- Right to Withdraw Consent — Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to all valid requests within 30 days.
The legal basis for our data processing activities is:
- Consent (e.g., newsletter subscriptions)
- Legitimate interests (e.g., analytics and site security)
- Legal obligation (where required by applicable law)
CCPA Compliance (California Residents)
If you are a resident of California, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:
- Right to Know — You may request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
- Right to Delete — You may request that we delete personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Opt-Out — You have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. Note: bakingsodarecipe.com does not sell personal information.
- Right to Non-Discrimination — We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.
To submit a CCPA request, please contact us at [email protected] with the subject line: “CCPA Privacy Request.” We will respond within 45 days as required by law.
How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the website
- Respond to your inquiries and customer service requests
- Send periodic emails (if you have opted in to our newsletter)
- Display relevant advertising via Google AdSense
- Analyze site usage to enhance user experience
- Comply with applicable legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. Contact form submissions and email communications are typically retained for up to 2 years unless you request earlier deletion.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Continued use of the website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: bakingsodarecipe.com/contact
This Privacy Policy is intended as a general framework. We recommend having it reviewed by a qualified legal professional to ensure full compliance with all applicable laws in your operating jurisdictions, including but not limited to the CCPA, GDPR, and any state-specific regulations.
