Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for VeggiePlat.org

Effective Date: October 21, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to VeggiePlat.org (“we,” “our,” “us”).
VeggiePlat.org is owned and operated by Hassan Chouqfi.
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit https://veggieplat.org/ or interact with our services, recipes, or email communications.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described below. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site.

2. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide Voluntarily

We collect personal information that you share directly with us, such as when you:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter.

  • Comment on posts or recipes.

  • Send us a message via our contact form.

  • Participate in surveys, giveaways, or promotions.

This may include:

  • Your name.

  • Your email address.

  • Any message, comment, or feedback you write.

  • Optional information you provide (for example, in a guest submission or survey).

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you browse VeggiePlat.org, we automatically collect limited technical information to improve your experience, such as:

  • IP address and location (city, region, country).

  • Browser type and version.

  • Device type (desktop, tablet, mobile).

  • Pages visited, duration of visit, and referring website.

  • Cookies and usage data through tools like Google Analytics.

C. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking tools to:

  • Remember your preferences.

  • Analyze traffic and site performance.

  • Display relevant ads through Google AdSense, Pinterest, or other networks.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings. However, certain website functions may not work properly if you do so.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal and non-personal data to:

  • Send recipe updates, newsletters, or special content you’ve subscribed to.

  • Reply to messages, questions, or comments.

  • Improve website content and design.

  • Analyze visitor activity to understand what readers enjoy most.

  • Prevent spam, abuse, or unauthorized access.

  • Display targeted ads or affiliate recommendations.

  • Fulfill legal and regulatory obligations.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent personal data to third parties.
We may share limited data only in these cases:

  • With service providers (e.g., hosting, email newsletter platforms, analytics) who help us run the site securely and efficiently.

  • With advertising partners such as Google AdSense or Mediavine, who may use anonymized data to show relevant ads.

  • If required by law or to protect our rights.

  • In case of sale or transfer of ownership of the website (your data would be transferred as part of the transaction).

All third parties must handle your information in compliance with data protection laws and confidentiality agreements.

5. Data Retention

We store your personal data only as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
You can request data deletion or unsubscribe at any time by emailing chouqfih@gmail.com.

6. Your Rights

Depending on where you live (especially if you’re in the European Union or California), you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you.

  • Request correction or deletion of your information.

  • Withdraw consent for marketing or newsletter emails.

  • Object to certain data processing activities (like analytics tracking).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us directly at chouqfih@gmail.com.
We will respond within 30 days.

7. Data Security

We use industry-standard measures to protect your information, including:

  • SSL/HTTPS encryption on all pages.

  • Secure hosting with regular updates.

  • Limited access to administrative systems.

While we do our best to secure your data, no online transmission is completely risk-free. You use this website at your own discretion.

8. Third-Party Links and Embedded Content

VeggiePlat.org may include links to other recipe websites, blogs, or affiliate stores.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites.
When you click a third-party link, you are subject to their own privacy policies.

9. Advertising and Affiliate Disclosure

VeggiePlat.org may participate in affiliate programs, such as Amazon Associates, meaning we earn small commissions on purchases made through our links—at no additional cost to you.

We also display ads from third-party networks (like Google AdSense), which may use cookies to personalize ads based on your browsing activity.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our content is intended for adults interested in cooking and recipes.
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 years old.
If we discover such information, we will delete it immediately.

11. International Users

If you are visiting from outside the United States, please note your data may be transferred to servers located in the U.S. or other countries where data protection laws may differ.
By using our website, you consent to these transfers.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may occasionally update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.
Any changes will be posted on this page with a new Effective Date.
Please review it periodically to stay informed.

13. Contact Information

For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy, please contact:

Website Owner: Hassan Chouqfi
Email: chouqfih@gmail.com
Website: https://veggieplat.org
Mailing Address:
VeggiePlat Media
123 Green Avenue
Austin, TX 78701
United States