What personal data we collect and why we collect it
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the Food House 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.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After your comment is approved, your profile picture will be visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the Food House website, please avoid uploading images that include embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from the images uploaded to the site.
Contact forms
Cookies
If you leave a comment on the Food House website, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. This is for your convenience, so you won’t need to re-enter your details when leaving another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to check if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will set up several cookies to save your login information and screen display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article on the Food House website, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie contains no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you edited. It expires after one day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on the Food House website may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves the same way as if you visited the other website directly.
These external websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content, including tracking your interactions if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Analytics
Who we share your data with
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment on the Food House website, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This allows us to recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically, rather than holding them in a moderation queue.
For users who register on our website (if applicable), we store the personal information they provide in their user profiles. Registered users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except for their username, which cannot be changed). Website administrators also have access to view and edit this information.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on the Food House website or have left comments, you can request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any information you have provided to us. You can also request that we delete any personal data we hold about you. However, this does not include data we are required to retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where we send your data
Visitor comments on the Food House website may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Your contact information
Additional information
How We Protect Your Data
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include secure data storage, encryption, and regular security audits to maintain the integrity and confidentiality of your information.
What Data Breach Procedures We Have in Place
In the event of a data breach, we have a comprehensive response plan, which includes:
- Identifying and containing the breach.
- Notifying affected users promptly.
- Reporting the breach to relevant authorities as required.
- Conducting a thorough investigation to prevent future occurrences.
What Third Parties We Receive Data From
We may receive data from third-party services, such as payment gateways, analytics providers, and social media platforms, to enhance the functionality and user experience of our website. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing the use of the data they share.
What Automated Decision-Making and/or Profiling We Do with User Data
We may use automated systems to analyze user behavior and preferences for purposes such as:
- Personalizing product recommendations.
- Detecting and preventing fraudulent activities.
- Enhancing overall site functionality and user experience.
Industry Regulatory Disclosure Requirements
We comply with all industry regulations and legal requirements related to data privacy and protection. This includes adhering to local and international standards, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws, to ensure transparency and accountability in our data handling practices.