Privacy Policy – Micaela’s Kitchen
Last updated: July 5, 2025
1. Who We Are
This website is owned and operated by Micaela’s Kitchen.
Website: https://www.micaelaskitchen.com
For any privacy-related concerns, please contact: hello@micaelaskitchen.com
2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why
Comments
When you leave a comment on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form (name, email, comment), along with your IP address and browser user agent to help detect spam.
We do not store personal data in cookies. Your name, email, and website will not be saved in your browser for future visits. You will need to re-enter this information if you leave another comment.
An anonymized string (hash) from your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you use it. The Gravatar privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture is visible to the public.
Media
If you upload images to the website, please avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract this data from images.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles).
Embedded content behaves the same way as if the visitor has visited the original website. These third-party sites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction with the embedded content, especially if you are logged in to those platforms (e.g., YouTube, Instagram).
3. Cookies
We use necessary cookies to ensure basic site functionality.
We may also use analytics and marketing cookies from services like Google Analytics, YouTube, and Google AdSense. These are only activated after your consent, managed through the cookie banner.
You can change your cookie preferences or withdraw consent at any time by clicking the cookie icon on our website.
For full details, please read our Cookie Policy (generated with Complianz).
4. Analytics & Advertising
We use Google Analytics (with IP anonymization) and Google AdSense for website statistics and personalized advertising.
We do not allow Google to use this data for other services, and we have accepted the data processing agreement required by GDPR.
No tracking cookies are set unless you give explicit consent.
5. How Long We Retain Your Data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This helps us recognize and approve future comments automatically.
We do not allow user registrations on our site, so we do not store personal profiles or user accounts.
6. Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent to data processing
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
To request a data export or deletion, please email us at hello@micaelaskitchen.com .
7. Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services such as Akismet.
8. Security
We take appropriate security measures to protect your data, including HTTPS encryption, limited access, and cookie consent controls.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy occasionally. Any updates will be published on this page with a new “last updated” date.
10. Contact
For questions regarding your privacy or this policy, contact us at:
Email: hello@micaelaskitchen.com