Last Updated: November 5, 2025
Welcome to foodtrackergirl.com (the “Site”), operated by Ailene Huett (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site.
By accessing or using the Site, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.
What Information We Collect and Why
We collect information to provide and improve our service to you. This information is gathered in two main ways:
1. Information You Provide to Us
- Comments: When you choose to leave a comment on an article, we collect the information you provide in the comments form (such as your name and email address), along with your IP address and browser user agent string to aid in spam detection.
- Newsletter Subscription: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address (and optionally, your name) to send you email communications, updates, and content.
- Contact Form: When you contact us via our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and any information you include in your message so we can respond to your inquiry.
2. Information We Collect Automatically
- Log Data: Like most websites, our servers automatically record information (“Log Data”) that your browser sends. This Log Data may include your IP address, browser type and version, the pages you visit on our Site, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, and other related statistics.
- Cookies and Web Beacons: We use “cookies,” which are small data files stored on your device. Cookies help us enhance your experience by storing preferences, tracking user activity, and personalizing content. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to alert you when a cookie is being sent. However, if you disable cookies, some parts of our Site may not function properly.
How We Use Your Information
We use the data we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and manage our Site.
- To improve and personalize your user experience.
- To respond to your comments, questions, and inquiries.
- To send newsletters or other promotional materials, only if you have opted in to receive them.
- To analyze Site usage and trends to enhance performance and content.
- To protect the Site and its users from unauthorized, fraudulent, or illegal activity.
Third-Party Services and Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with third parties only in the ways described below:
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to track and analyze website traffic. This service may capture your IP address. You can learn about Google’s practices here and opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on.
- Advertising Partners: We may use third-party advertising companies (like Google AdSense) to serve ads. These companies may use cookies to display ads based on your prior visits to this Site and other sites. You can learn more about Google’s ad policies and manage your preferences at Google Ad Settings.
- Affiliate Programs: This Site engages in affiliate marketing. If you click on an affiliate link, a tracking cookie may be placed on your browser to track sales for commission purposes. This is at no additional cost to you and helps support the Site.
Your Data Rights and Choices
You have specific rights regarding your personal information:
- Opt-Out: You may opt out of future newsletter communications by following the unsubscribe link provided in every email.
- Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Amend: You can contact us to update or correct your personal information.
- Forget: You may, in certain circumstances, request that we erase your personal data.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children. If a parent or guardian believes that the Site has such information in its database, please contact us immediately, and we will use our best efforts to promptly remove it.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via our Contact Page or by email at: [email protected].
