Privacy Policy
Effective Date: February 12, 2026
Welcome to TwirlTaste (“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”). By using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use the Site.
1. Who We Are
TwirlTaste is a personal food blog run by Merry, dedicated to sharing approachable recipes, kitchen tips, and stories that celebrate the joy of home cooking. Our audience includes home cooks, food enthusiasts, and anyone seeking inspiration for delicious meals. We are based in the United States and primarily serve a U.S. audience.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide a better experience for our readers and to improve our content. The types of information we collect include:
- Personal Information You Provide:
- Newsletter Subscription: When you sign up for our newsletter, we collect your email address.
- Contact Form: If you contact us via our Contact Page, we collect your name and email address, along with any information you include in your message.
- Automatically Collected Information:
- Log Data: Our servers automatically record information (“Log Data”) created by your use of the Site. Log Data may include information such as your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, and the date and time of your visit.
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. See the “Cookies and Tracking Technologies” section below for more details.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To send you our newsletter if you have subscribed
- To respond to your inquiries or messages sent via our contact form
- To improve our website, recipes, and user experience
- To monitor and analyze usage and trends to better understand how our audience interacts with the Site
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or security concerns
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies (small text files placed on your device) and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our Site
- Compile aggregate data about site traffic and interactions to offer better experiences in the future
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.
5. Third-Party Services
We do not use affiliate links or display third-party advertisements on TwirlTaste. However, we may use third-party service providers to help operate our website and deliver our newsletter, such as:
- Email Service Providers: We use reputable email marketing services to manage our newsletter subscriptions and send emails. These providers may process your email address on our behalf.
- Analytics: We may use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to collect information about how visitors use our Site. This information is anonymized and used only to improve our content and user experience.
These third parties are prohibited from using your personal information for any purpose other than to provide these services to us and are required to protect your information.
6. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With service providers who assist us in operating the Site or sending newsletters (under confidentiality agreements)
- To comply with legal obligations, such as responding to lawful requests by public authorities
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of TwirlTaste, our users, or others
7. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. If you unsubscribe from our newsletter, your email address will be removed from our mailing list promptly.
9. Children’s Privacy
TwirlTaste is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected]. We will promptly remove such information from our records.
10. Your Choices and Rights
- Newsletter Opt-Out: You may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in the email or by contacting us at [email protected].
- Access, Correction, and Deletion: You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us at [email protected].
- Cookies: You can manage cookies through your browser settings as described above.
11. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Our Site does not currently respond to DNT signals, but you can control cookies and tracking as described above.
12. Links to Other Websites
Our Site may contain links to other websites for your convenience or reference (such as social media platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any websites you visit.
13. 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 indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:
- By email: [email protected]
- Via our Contact Page
15. 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, to request deletion of your personal information, and to opt out of the sale of your personal information (which we do not do). To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected].
16. International Visitors
TwirlTaste is intended for users in the United States. If you are accessing 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 operates. By using the Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States.
17. Acceptance of This Policy
By using TwirlTaste, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.
Thank you for trusting TwirlTaste with your information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and making your experience delicious and safe!