Privacy Policy for CloveBite
Effective Date: August 07, 2026
CloveBite (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us when you visit clovebite.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you browse our recipe blog, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us through the Site.
CloveBite is a personal food blog focused on recipes and kitchen inspiration for a United States audience. We do not operate an online store, do not offer affiliate services, and do not sell products or services through the Site. Our primary data collection activity is newsletter subscription by email, along with limited information that may be collected automatically through standard website technologies such as cookies and analytics tools.
By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Policy, please do not use the Site.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Email address when you subscribe to our newsletter
- Name or display name if you choose to provide it in a form
- Message content if you contact us through our contact page
- Any other information you choose to share with us in a form, email, or message
If you contact us at [email protected] or through our contact page, we may keep a copy of your message and our response for recordkeeping and support purposes.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, certain information may be collected automatically through your browser or device. This may include:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages you view and the time spent on those pages
- Referring website or source
- General location information derived from your IP address
- Cookie identifiers and similar tracking data
This information is generally used in aggregated form to understand how visitors use the Site, improve content, and maintain website performance and security.
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate and maintain the Site
- To send newsletters, updates, and recipe-related emails if you subscribe
- To respond to your questions, comments, or requests
- To improve the content, layout, and functionality of the Site
- To monitor website traffic, trends, and usage patterns
- To protect the Site from spam, abuse, fraud, or security threats
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies
We do not sell your personal information. We also do not use your email address for unrelated marketing purposes unless you have opted in to receive communications from us.
Newsletter Subscriptions
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will use your email address to send you recipe updates, blog announcements, and other content related to CloveBite. 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 under its own privacy and security practices.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
CloveBite may use cookies, pixels, local storage, and similar technologies to support basic site functionality, remember preferences, and understand how visitors interact with the Site. Cookies may also help us measure performance and improve the user experience.
Cookies may be used for purposes such as:
- Remembering your browser preferences
- Analyzing traffic and visitor behavior
- Improving page load and site performance
- Supporting embedded content or third-party services
You can usually control cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some parts of the Site may not function properly.
Analytics and Performance Tools
We may use analytics tools to understand how visitors use the Site, which pages are most popular, and how users arrive at our content. These tools may collect information such as your IP address, device information, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the Site.
Analytics data is generally used in aggregated or pseudonymized form to help us improve our recipes, navigation, and overall website experience. Where required, we will handle analytics data in a manner consistent with applicable privacy laws and consent requirements.
Advertising and Affiliate Disclosure
CloveBite does not currently use affiliate links or affiliate marketing programs on the Site. We also do not currently run paid advertising that requires direct personal data collection from users.
If this changes in the future, we will update this Privacy Policy and any related disclosures to reflect the new practices. Any third-party advertising or embedded services that may appear on the Site in the future could collect information according to their own privacy policies.
How We Share Information
We may share limited personal information in the following circumstances:
- Service providers: With 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 our rights, property, safety, users, or the public
- Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets, if applicable
We do not sell your personal information for money. We also do not knowingly share your email address with unrelated third parties for their independent marketing purposes.
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, we may retain newsletter subscription records until you unsubscribe, and we may retain contact form messages for a reasonable period to manage inquiries, maintain records, and support site operations.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. Because CloveBite serves a United States audience and operates under CCPA-related requirements, California residents may have specific rights described below.
General Rights
You may have the right 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 marketing emails by unsubscribing
- Limit certain uses of your information where applicable
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”), may provide you with additional rights, including:
- The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and retain
- The right to request deletion of personal information, subject to exceptions
- The right to correct inaccurate personal information
- The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information, if applicable
- The right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your privacy rights
CloveBite does not currently sell personal information in the traditional sense. If our practices change, we will update this Policy and provide any required opt-out mechanisms.
To exercise any privacy rights, please contact us at [email protected] or visit our contact page. We may need to verify your identity before responding to certain requests.
GDPR Notice for International Visitors
Although CloveBite primarily targets users in the United States, visitors from other countries may access the Site. If you are located in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or another region with similar privacy laws, you may have additional rights regarding your personal data.
Where applicable, our legal basis for processing personal data may include:
- Consent, such as when you subscribe to our newsletter
- Legitimate interests, such as improving the Site, preventing abuse, and understanding audience engagement
- Legal obligation, where processing is necessary to comply with applicable law
If you are covered by GDPR or similar laws, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to certain processing of your personal data, and the right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
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 immediately at [email protected] so we can review and delete the information where appropriate.
Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Third-Party Links and Services
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or embedded content. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you visit or use.
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 will continue to review our practices as privacy standards evolve.
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 make changes, 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 Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal information, or your privacy rights, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Contact Page: /contact
We will do our best to respond to privacy-related inquiries in a timely manner.