Privacy Policy
Effective Date: February 10, 2026
Welcome to Twirl Taste (“we,” “us,” or “our”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit twirltaste.com (the “Site”), subscribe to our newsletter, or interact with us in any way. By using our Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. Who We Are
Twirltaste.com is a personal food blog run by Mandy, dedicated to sharing approachable recipes, kitchen stories, and creative twists on classic comfort food. Our audience is primarily based in the United States, and we are committed to protecting your privacy as you enjoy our content.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide a better experience for our readers and to deliver our newsletter. The types of information we may collect include:
- Personal Information You Provide:
- Email Address: When you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us via our contact form, you provide your email address.
- Name (optional): Some forms may request your first name to personalize communications, but this is always optional.
- Automatically Collected Information:
- Log Data: Like most websites, we automatically collect certain information when you visit the Site, such as your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, and the date/time of your visit.
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, remember your preferences, and analyze how our Site is used. See our Cookie Policy for more details.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To send you our newsletter, recipes, and updates you have requested
- To respond to your inquiries or feedback
- To improve our website, content, and user experience
- To monitor and analyze usage and trends to better understand how our Site is used
- To protect, investigate, and deter against unauthorized or illegal activity
4. Newsletter and Email Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will use your email address to send you periodic updates, recipes, and exclusive content. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email or by contacting us at [email protected].
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies (small text files stored on your device) to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you interact with our Site
- Improve the performance and content of our Site
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your experience on our Site. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.
6. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party service providers to help operate our Site and deliver our newsletter (such as email marketing platforms). These providers may process your information on our behalf but are not permitted to use it for their own purposes.
We do not use affiliate links, display ads, or sell your information to third parties.
7. How We Protect Your Information
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Children’s Privacy
Twirltaste.com is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us at [email protected] and we will promptly delete it.
9. Your Rights and Choices
- Access and Correction: You may request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us at [email protected].
- Unsubscribe: You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link provided in our emails or by contacting us directly.
- Cookies: You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
10. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. If you unsubscribe from our newsletter, your email address will be removed from our mailing list promptly.
11. Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties. We may disclose your information only in the following circumstances:
- To trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and sending newsletters, subject to confidentiality agreements
- When required by law or to comply with a legal process
- To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of our users or the public
12. Links to Other Websites
Our Site may contain links to other websites for your convenience and reference. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
13. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, as well as to request deletion of your personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
We do not sell your personal information.
14. “Do Not Track” Signals
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature. Our Site does not currently respond to DNT signals, but you can manage cookies and tracking through your browser settings.
15. International Visitors
Our Site is intended for users in the United States. If you access the Site from outside the U.S., please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where our servers are located and our central database is operated.
16. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page with a new “Effective Date.” Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
17. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact Mandy at:
- Email: [email protected]
- Contact Form: twirltaste.com/contact
Thank you for trusting Twirl Taste with your information. We are committed to keeping your kitchen adventures joyful and your privacy protected.