Last updated: 4 July 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to LisaDishes.com (the “Site”), a food-recipe blog owned and operated by Lisa Martinez (“I, me, my,” “we, our, us”). Your privacy matters, and this Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, the lawful bases for processing, and the choices you have. It applies to all visitors, subscribers, and anyone who interacts with the Site, regardless of country of residence—although certain sections provide extra disclosures for residents of the European Economic Area/United Kingdom (GDPR) and California (CCPA/CPRA).
2. Information We Collect
| Category | Examples | How Collected | Purpose* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity & Contact Data | Name, email address, postal address | Newsletter sign-ups, comment forms, giveaways | Service delivery, community engagement |
| Technical Data | IP address, browser type, time-zone, device identifiers | Automatically via cookies, server logs | Site security, performance analytics |
| Usage Data | Pages viewed, links clicked, scroll depth | Google Analytics, internal logs | Content improvement, marketing insights |
| Marketing & Communication Data | Newsletter preferences, ad-click history | Your selections; cookies | Tailored emails, affiliate attribution |
| Transaction Data | Order ID, product details (if we sell digital products) | Checkout pages, payment processor | Fulfillment, accounting, fraud prevention |
*See § 4 for lawful bases.
We do not intentionally collect “special categories” of data (health, race, etc.) or data from children under 13 (under 16 in the EEA); see § 10.
3. Cookies & Similar Technologies
We use first- and third-party cookies, pixels, and local-storage objects to remember preferences, analyze traffic, and track affiliate commissions. Details are in our separate [Cookie Policy].
4. Why & How We Use Your Data
| Purpose | Legal/Lawful Basis |
|---|---|
| Provide and personalize content (e.g., adjust measurement units) | Contract or Legitimate Interests |
| Send newsletters, freebies, and promotional emails | Consent (you can unsubscribe anytime) |
| Measure traffic and understand engagement | Legitimate Interests (business analytics) |
| Process purchases of e-books or meal plans | Contract & Legal Obligation (tax laws) |
| Detect, investigate, and prevent fraud or abuse | Legitimate Interests & Legal Obligation |
| Comply with legal requests, court orders, or regulatory obligations | Legal Obligation |
Where required, we will seek explicit consent before processing, and you may withdraw that consent at any time (§ 8).
5. How We Share Information
We never sell your personal data. We share it only with:
| Recipient | Reason | Safeguards |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting provider & CDN | Operate the Site globally | Data-processing agreement |
| Email marketing service (MailerLite) | Manage mailing list & campaigns | EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) |
| Payment processors (Stripe/Gumroad) | Secure payment handling | PCI-DSS compliance |
| Analytics providers (Google) | Site metrics | IP anonymization, SCCs |
| Affiliate networks (Amazon, Share-a-Sale) | Track referrals | Pseudonymized cookie IDs |
| Law enforcement or regulators | Legal compliance | Only upon valid request |
6. International Data Transfers
Because our servers and many third-party partners are located in the United States, your data may be transferred outside your jurisdiction. Where EU or UK law applies, transfers rely on SCCs, your explicit consent, or other GDPR-approved mechanisms (Art. 46).
7. Data Retention
- Newsletter data – retained until you unsubscribe.
- Comments – kept indefinitely to preserve discussion (unless you request deletion).
- Analytics logs – 26 months (Google default) or shorter.
- Purchase records – 7 years to satisfy IRS bookkeeping rules.
We periodically review and securely delete data that is no longer needed.
8. Your Privacy Rights
8.1 EEA/UK Residents (GDPR)
You may access, rectify, erase, restrict, object to processing, or request portability of your personal data. Email gdpr@lisadishes.com with your request; we will respond within one month.
8.2 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
You have the right to know, delete, and opt out of “sharing” (cross-context behavioral advertising). Submit requests to privacy-requests@lisadishes.com or via the footer link “Do Not Sell or Share My Information.” We will verify your identity as required by law.
8.3 Universal Choices
- Unsubscribe links appear in every marketing email.
- Cookie Preferences can be changed anytime via the footer “Cookie Settings.”
- For any other concerns, contact contact@lisadishes.com.
9. Security Measures
We employ TLS encryption, firewalls, regular software updates, daily off-site backups, and two-factor authentication on admin accounts. No system is 100 % secure, but we take reasonable steps to protect your data.
10. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13 (under 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect their data. If you believe a child has provided personal information, email contact@lisadishes.com so we can delete it promptly.
11. Third-Party Links
Our Site links to external websites (e.g., YouTube, retailer pages). We are not responsible for their privacy practices; review their policies separately.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be announced via a banner or email to subscribers. The new Policy becomes effective when posted with a revised “Last updated” date.
13. Contact Us
Lisa Martinez
LisaDishes.com
155 N 1st Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124, USA
Email: contact@lisadishes.com
