Last updated: October 2025
Welcome to Meal Prep Food (https://mealprepfood.com/).
Your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or interact with us.
1. Who we are
Meal Prep Food is an independently operated website based in Portugal, focused on sharing recipes, cooking tips, and meal preparation ideas.
If you have any questions about this policy or your personal data, please contact us through our contact page:
👉 https://mealprepfood.com/contact/
2. Information we collect
We collect personal data in several ways:
- Contact forms: When you send us a message, we collect your name, email address, and any information you include in your message.
- Newsletter sign-ups: If you subscribe, we collect your email address to send updates or newsletters.
- Comments or user accounts: When you leave comments or create an account, we may collect your name, email, and IP address to prevent spam.
- Cookies: Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and remember your preferences.
- Analytics tools: We use tools such as Google Analytics and Pinterest Tag to understand website performance and improve our content.
3. How we use your information
We use the information collected to:
- Respond to your messages or inquiries.
- Send newsletters or updates (if you subscribe).
- Improve our website and content.
- Monitor website performance and traffic trends.
- Keep the site safe and prevent spam or abuse.
We do not sell or rent your personal information to anyone.
4. Cookies and tracking technologies
Our site uses cookies to enhance functionality and analyze usage. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. However, some parts of the website may not work properly if you do so.
We may use:
- Google Analytics: To track website usage and visitor trends.
- Pinterest Tag or similar tools: To understand engagement with our content.
All analytics data is processed in compliance with GDPR and anonymized whenever possible.
5. Data storage and protection
Your information is stored securely and only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above.
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, or deletion.
6. Your rights (EU and international visitors)
As a visitor from the European Union (EU) or other regions with similar privacy laws, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your data.
- Withdraw consent for communication or newsletters at any time.
- Request data portability.
To exercise these rights, please contact us via our contact page.
7. Third-party services
We may link to third-party websites (for example, recipe sources or tools).
Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.
8. U.S. state privacy rights
If you are a resident of certain U.S. states (such as California, Virginia, or Colorado), you may have additional rights regarding your personal information under local privacy laws. These may include:
- The right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used.
- The right to request deletion of your personal data.
- The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information (note: we do not sell data).
To make such a request, please contact us through our contact page.
We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.
9. Children’s privacy
Meal Prep Food does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16 years old.
If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.
10. Updates to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect new legal requirements or website changes.
All updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out here:
👉 https://mealprepfood.com/contact/