Thank you for visiting Mom Dish Magic (“Site,” “we,” “our,” “us”). Protecting your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, the rights you have over that information, and the safeguards we employ. By accessing or using moms dish magic.com, you agree to the practices described below.
1. Who We Are
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Data Controller | Emma Davies, Mom Dish Magic |
| Postal Address | 155 N 1st Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124, USA |
| contact@momsdishmagic.com | |
| EU/UK Representative | Not currently required under the “occasional processing” exemption; will appoint one if our EU/UK traffic materially increases. |
2. Information We Collect
| Category | Examples | How It’s Collected |
|---|---|---|
| Identity & Contact | Name, email address | Newsletter sign-up forms, comment forms, giveaway entries |
| Technical & Usage | IP address, browser type, referral URL, pages viewed, clicks | Automatically via cookies, server logs, and analytics tools |
| Preferences | Saved recipes, language choice, marketing opt-in status | Cookies, user profile (if registered) |
| Transaction (future e-commerce) | Order ID, billing address, limited payment-processor metadata | Directly from you & our payment provider |
| Marketing Data | Email-open/click rates, affiliate-link IDs | Email-service and affiliate-network tracking |
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data (e.g., health, race, religion) or information about children under 16.
3. How We Use Your Information & Legal Bases
| Purpose | Typical Processing Activities | Legal Basis* |
|---|---|---|
| Operate & secure the Site | Deliver pages, prevent fraud, maintain backups | Contract ↔ Art 6(1)(b); Legitimate interest ↔ Art 6(1)(f) |
| Improve content & performance | Aggregate analytics, A/B testing, error logging | Legitimate interest |
| Send newsletters & promotions | Recipe round-ups, special offers | Consent ↔ Art 6(1)(a) |
| Respond to inquiries | Reader questions, DMCA notices, support emails | Contract / Legal obligation ↔ Art 6(1)(c) |
| Affiliate tracking | Record purchases resulting from referral links | Legitimate interest |
| Comply with law | Tax, accounting, and regulatory reporting | Legal obligation |
*References to GDPR legal bases apply equally to UK GDPR.
4. Cookies & Similar Technologies
See our Cookie Policy for full details. In short, we use:
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Essential cookies – core site functionality
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Analytics cookies – Google Analytics 4 (IP anonymization enabled)
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Preference cookies – remember filters, language, or dark-mode setting
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Advertising cookies – only if/when we run ads; disabled by default in the EEA/UK unless you consent
You can reject or delete cookies in your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may break some features (e.g., saving favorites).
5. How We Share Information
| Recipient Type | Reason for Sharing | Safeguard |
|---|---|---|
| Service Providers | Hosting, email marketing, analytics, CDN, payment processing | Data-processing agreements; SCCs for EU/UK transfers |
| Legal & Regulatory | Respond to lawful requests, defend legal claims | Disclose only what is required |
| Affiliates & Sponsors | Track affiliate sales, deliver sponsored content | Pseudonymous IDs wherever possible |
| Business Successors | Merger, acquisition, or asset sale | Contractual confidentiality & policy continuity |
We never sell your personal information.
6. International Data Transfers
Our primary servers are in the United States. When we transfer EU/UK/Swiss data, we rely on:
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EU–US Data Privacy Framework (once finalized) or UK Extension; and/or
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Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) with supplementary safeguards (encryption, strict access controls).
7. Data Retention
| Data Set | Retention Period | Deletion Method |
|---|---|---|
| Newsletter subscriber list | Until you unsubscribe | Automated list purge |
| Blog comments & user profiles | Until you delete the comment/account or after 5 years of inactivity | Database purge |
| Server logs & full IP addresses | 30 days | Automatic log rotation |
| Truncated analytics data | 26 months | Google Analytics auto-delete |
| Financial & tax records | 7 years (legal requirement) | Secure archival deletion |
8. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
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Access – Obtain a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
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Rectify – Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
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Erase – Request deletion under certain conditions (“right to be forgotten”).
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Restrict Processing – Temporarily halt processing.
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Data Portability – Receive data in a machine-readable format.
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Object – Opt out of processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
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Withdraw Consent – Unsubscribe or change cookie settings at any time.
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Lodge a Complaint – With your local data-protection authority.
California Residents also have CCPA/CPRA rights to know, delete, and opt out of “sharing” for cross-context behavioral advertising.
9. Exercising Your Rights
Email privacy@momsdishmagic.com (or contact@momsdishmagic.com) with:
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“Privacy Request” in the subject line
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Your full name and the nature of your request
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Enough detail to confirm your identity (we may ask follow-up questions)
We will respond within 30 days (or 45 days under CCPA) and will never discriminate for exercising privacy rights.
10. Security Measures
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HTTPS with TLS 1.3
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Regular CMS and plugin updates
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Role-based admin permissions & 2-factor authentication
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Encrypted backups stored separately
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Periodic vulnerability scanning and penetration tests
No system can guarantee absolute security, but we strive to mitigate risks using industry best practices.
11. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect their personal information. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided data, please contact us so we can delete it.
12. Third-Party Links
Our posts may contain links to external sites or social-media platforms we don’t control. This Policy does not apply to those sites. Review their privacy policies before providing information.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may modify this Policy to reflect legal or operational changes. The “Effective Date” at the top shows the latest revision. If changes materially affect your rights, we will post a prominent notice and, where required, obtain renewed consent.
14. Contact Us
Emma Davies
Mom Dish Magic
155 N 1st Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124, USA
📧 privacy@momsdishmagic.com / contact@momsdishmagic.com
