Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 03, 2026
Palatly (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us when you visit palatly.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 Site is a personal food blog focused on recipes and related content for a United States audience. We do not sell products through the Site, do not operate affiliate programs on the Site, and do not use the Site for checkout or payment processing. The primary personal information we collect is information you voluntarily provide when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
We may collect personal information that you choose to provide to us, including:
- Email address when you subscribe to our newsletter.
- Name or display name if you choose to provide it in a contact form or email.
- Message content and any other information you include when 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 the Site
- Referring website or source
- General location information derived from your IP address
This information is typically collected through cookies, analytics tools, server logs, or similar technologies used to help us understand how visitors use the Site and to improve performance and content.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To send newsletters and updates you have requested.
- To respond to your questions, comments, or messages.
- To improve the content, layout, and functionality of the Site.
- To monitor website traffic, trends, and user engagement.
- To maintain the security and integrity of the Site.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies.
We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling in a way that produces legal or similarly significant effects.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Site may use cookies and similar technologies to support basic website functions, remember preferences, and analyze how visitors interact with the content. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.
Cookies may be used for purposes such as:
- Remembering your preferences
- Measuring traffic and engagement
- Understanding which recipes and pages are most popular
- Improving the overall user experience
You can usually control cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some parts of the Site may not function properly.
Analytics
We may use analytics services to better understand how visitors use the Site. These services may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on pages. Analytics data helps us improve our content and make the Site more useful to readers.
Analytics providers may use their own cookies or similar technologies. Their use of your information is governed by their own privacy policies.
Email Newsletter
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will use your email address to send you recipe updates, blog announcements, and other content related to Palatly. You may unsubscribe at any time by following the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us directly 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.
How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information only in limited circumstances, including:
- Service providers: With vendors that help us operate the Site, send emails, analyze traffic, or maintain security.
- Legal compliance: If required to do so by law, regulation, subpoena, court order, or other legal process.
- Business protection: To protect our rights, safety, users, or the integrity of the Site.
- Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets, if applicable.
Any third-party service providers are expected to use personal information only as necessary to provide services to us and to protect that information appropriately.
Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, tools, or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
For example:
- Newsletter subscription information is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion, unless we must keep it for legal or administrative reasons.
- Contact form or email correspondence may be retained for a reasonable period to respond to inquiries, maintain records, or resolve issues.
- Analytics data may be retained according to the settings of the tools we use and our internal business needs.
Children’s Privacy
The Site 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 at [email protected] or through our contact page, and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.
Your Privacy Rights
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). Subject to applicable law, these rights may include the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, or share
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information, if applicable
- Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights
We do not sell personal information in the traditional sense. If our practices change in the future, we will update this Privacy Policy and provide any required notices or opt-out mechanisms.
How to Exercise Your Rights
To make a privacy request, please contact us at [email protected] or use our contact page. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests, as permitted by law.
If you are an authorized agent submitting a request on behalf of a California resident, please contact us with sufficient information to verify both your authority and the identity of the consumer.
Other U.S. Privacy Rights
Depending on your state of residence, you may have additional privacy rights under applicable state laws. We will honor applicable rights to the extent required by law.
Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” feature. Because there is no consistent industry standard for responding to these signals, the Site may not respond to Do Not Track requests. We continue to review privacy practices as standards evolve.
International Visitors
Although the Site is intended primarily for users in the United States, visitors from other countries may access it. If you are visiting from outside the United States, please note that your information may be processed in the United States or other locations where our service providers operate. By using the Site, you understand that your information may be transferred to and processed in jurisdictions that may have different data protection laws than your home country.
Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
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 other factors. When we do, we will revise the effective date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after any update means you accept the revised Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Contact Page: /contact
By using Palatly, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.