Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 06, 2026
MealVivid (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us when you visit mealvivid.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, when we may share it, and the choices you have regarding your information.
This Policy applies to visitors and users located in the United States, including California residents, and is intended to reflect our practices in a way that is consistent with applicable privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”), where applicable.
Information We Collect
MealVivid is a personal food blog focused on recipes and related content. We do not sell products or services through the Site, and we do not use affiliate links. The information we collect is limited to what is reasonably necessary to operate the Site, communicate with readers, and improve the experience for our audience.
Information You Provide Directly
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you interact with the Site, including:
- Email address when you subscribe to our newsletter;
- Name or display name if you choose to provide it in a form or message;
- Message content if you contact us through the contact page or by email at [email protected].
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, certain information may be collected automatically through standard website technologies. This may include:
- IP address;
- Browser type and version;
- Device type and operating system;
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages;
- Referring website or source;
- General location information derived from your IP address;
- Cookie and similar tracking data.
This information is generally used in aggregated or technical form to help us understand how the Site is used and to maintain and improve performance.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To send newsletter updates and recipe-related emails to subscribers;
- To respond to questions, comments, or requests submitted through the Site;
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Site;
- To analyze traffic, readership patterns, and content performance;
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or misuse of the Site;
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies.
We do not use your information for affiliate marketing because MealVivid does not currently use affiliate services on the Site.
Newsletter Subscriptions
If you sign up for our newsletter, we will use your email address to send you updates, recipes, announcements, and other content related to MealVivid. You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us at [email protected].
We may use a third-party email service provider to manage newsletter delivery, subscriber lists, and email performance. That provider may process your email address and related subscription data on our behalf solely to provide those services.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
MealVivid may use cookies, pixels, local storage, and similar technologies to support the basic operation of the Site, remember preferences, and understand how visitors interact with our content.
Cookies may be used for purposes such as:
- Site functionality and security;
- Analytics and performance measurement;
- Remembering user preferences;
- Understanding which recipes and pages are most popular.
You can usually control cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some parts of the Site may not function as intended.
Analytics
We may use analytics tools to better understand how visitors use the Site, which pages are most helpful, and how we can improve the reader experience. Analytics providers may collect information such as your IP address, device information, browser type, pages visited, and interactions with the Site.
Analytics data is generally used in aggregated form and is not intended to identify you personally unless you voluntarily provide identifying information through a form or email communication.
Advertising and Affiliate Disclosure
MealVivid does not currently use affiliate links, affiliate programs, or sponsored product promotions on the Site. We also do not currently operate a checkout system or sell digital or physical products through the Site.
If this changes in the future, we will update this Privacy Policy and any related disclosures to reflect the new practices.
How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited information only in the following circumstances:
- Service providers: With trusted vendors that help us operate the Site, such as email newsletter providers, hosting providers, analytics services, or security tools;
- Legal compliance: If required to do so by law, regulation, subpoena, court order, or other legal process;
- Protection of rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of MealVivid, our users, or others;
- Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets, if applicable.
Any third-party service provider that processes information on our behalf is expected to use it only for the services they provide to us and to protect it appropriately.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, including maintaining newsletter subscriptions, responding to inquiries, complying with legal obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing our agreements.
If you unsubscribe from our newsletter, we may retain limited information such as your email address on a suppression list to help ensure that you do not receive future emails from us unless you resubscribe or otherwise request communication.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These rights may include the ability to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you;
- Request correction of inaccurate information;
- Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal exceptions;
- Opt out of certain data uses, where applicable;
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;
- Request information about how your data is collected, used, and shared.
To exercise any privacy rights, please contact us at [email protected] or through our contact page. We may need to verify your identity before responding to your request.
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, the CCPA/CPRA may provide you with additional rights regarding your personal information. Subject to applicable exceptions, these rights may include:
- The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and retain;
- The right to request deletion of personal information;
- The right to request correction of inaccurate personal information;
- The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information;
- The right to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information, if applicable;
- The right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your privacy rights.
MealVivid does not sell personal information. We also do not currently use affiliate services or ad networks that would require a sale-based disclosure on the Site based on our current practices. If our practices change, we will update this Policy and any required notices.
To submit a California privacy request, contact us at [email protected] or visit our contact page.
Children’s Privacy
MealVivid is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so we can review and delete the information where appropriate.
Third-Party Links and Services
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, tools, or services that are not operated by MealVivid. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of those third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.
In addition, if we use third-party services such as email delivery platforms or analytics providers, those services may collect or process information according to their own terms and privacy policies.
Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
International Visitors
Although MealVivid primarily targets a United States audience, visitors may access the Site from other locations. If you access the Site from outside the United States, please note that your information may be processed in the United States or in other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or Site features. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” above. Your continued use of the Site after any update means you accept the revised Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Contact Page: /contact
MealVivid appreciates your trust and is committed to keeping your experience on the Site clear, useful, and respectful of your privacy.