Effective Date: January 14, 2026
At A Dish to Share (“we,” “us,” or “our”), accessible at dishtoshare.com, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what choices you have.
By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information You Voluntarily Provide
We may collect personal information when you:
- Subscribe to our email list
- Contact us through a contact form
- Leave a comment on a blog post
- Purchase a digital product
This information may include:
- Your name
- Email address
- Message content
- Comment content
- Purchase details (transaction data is handled by third-party payment processors)
You are not required to provide personal information to browse the site.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain non-personal information, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages viewed
- Referring URLs
- Date and time of visits
This data helps us understand how visitors use the site and improve our content.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Send newsletters and updates you have opted into
- Respond to inquiries and messages
- Deliver purchased digital products
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Monitor and analyze website usage
- Prevent spam and maintain site security
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
A Dish to Share uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Analyze website traffic
- Remember user preferences
- Improve site functionality
Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some site features may not function properly.
4. Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to operate our website, including:
Analytics
We use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with the site. These tools may collect information such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited.
Email Marketing
If you subscribe to our email list, your information is stored and processed by our email service provider. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email.
Payment Processing
When you purchase a digital product, payments are processed by a third-party payment provider. We do not store your payment information.
Embedded Content
Articles on this site may include embedded content (for example, videos or images from other websites). Embedded content behaves the same way as if you visited the other website directly and may collect data about you.
5. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
A Dish to Share may use artificial intelligence–based tools to support certain aspects of website operations and content creation. These tools may assist with tasks such as drafting, editing, organizing, or optimizing written content; improving clarity and accessibility; analyzing website performance; and supporting administrative workflows.
All published content is reviewed by a human prior to publication to ensure accuracy, quality, and alignment with the values of A Dish to Share. AI tools are used as a support mechanism and not as a replacement for human judgment, testing, or editorial oversight.
We do not use artificial intelligence tools to make automated decisions that have legal or significant effects on users, nor do we intentionally input personally identifiable information into AI systems beyond what is necessary to operate the website or respond to user inquiries.
Any personal data processed in connection with AI-assisted tools is handled in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
6. Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.
Comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
7. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others.
We may share information with third parties only when necessary to:
- Operate the website
- Deliver services you request
- Comply with legal requirements
- Protect our rights or the safety of others
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy unless a longer retention period is required by law.
You may request deletion of your personal data at any time.
9. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Opt out of email communications at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at elizabeth@dishtoshare.com.
10. Children’s Information
A Dish to Share does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that a child has provided personal information on this website, please contact us and we will promptly remove it.
11. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information, but no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
13. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:
A Dish to Share
elizabeth@dishtoshare.com