Last Updated: 25/03/2025
Thank you for visiting YummyExplorers.com (“Site”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). Your privacy is critically important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you access or use our website and services.
This policy complies with international privacy laws and frameworks including:
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- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
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- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
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- Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
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- Google Ads Data Use Policies
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- California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information from users:
a. Personal Information (You Provide)
When you interact with our Site, such as signing up for our newsletter or contacting us, we may collect:
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- Full name
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- Email address
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- Country/region
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- User-generated content (comments, form submissions, etc.)
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- Any information you voluntarily provide
b. Automatically Collected Information
We collect data using cookies, tracking pixels, and analytics tools, including:
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- IP address
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- Browser type and version
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- Device type and operating system
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- Pages visited and time spent
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- Referring website
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- Location data (if allowed)
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- Interaction with advertisements or content
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
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- Personalize and improve user experience
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- Provide requested content and services
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- Deliver relevant ads (via Google Ads, Meta Ads, etc.)
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- Conduct analytics and performance tracking
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- Send marketing emails (with consent)
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- Prevent fraudulent or illegal activity
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- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
3. Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and other tracking technologies for:
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- Website functionality
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- Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)
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- Advertising (e.g., Google Ads, Meta Pixel)
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- User session tracking
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- Consent management
You can control cookie preferences via our Cookie Consent Banner or through your browser settings.
Types of Cookies We Use:
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- Necessary Cookies: Enable core functionality
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- Analytics Cookies: Collect aggregate visitor data
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- Advertising Cookies: Track your online activity to show personalized ads
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- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
We offer a Consent Management Platform (CMP) that allows users to manage cookie preferences in line with GDPR and CPRA compliance.
4. Advertising and Analytics Partners
We partner with third-party platforms that may collect user information:
a. Google Ads / AdSense
We use Google Ads for interest-based advertising. Google uses cookies to serve personalized ads. Learn more at:
📌 Google Privacy & Terms
You may opt-out of personalized advertising via Google at:
👉 Ads Settings
b. Google Analytics & Google Signals
We use Google Analytics to understand user behavior and site performance.
We also use Google Signals to collect cross-device data and serve ads based on aggregated user activity.
You can opt-out using:
👉 Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
c. Meta Pixel (Facebook & Instagram)
We use the Meta Pixel to track visits and conversions from Facebook/Instagram ads. Meta may collect or receive information from our Site for advertising and analytics purposes.
Opt out via your ad preferences:
👉 Facebook Ad Settings
5. Email Marketing
We use Mailchimp to manage our newsletter and email campaigns. If you opt in, we may send you updates, recipes, promotions, or news.
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- You may unsubscribe at any time via the link in each email
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- Mailchimp stores your name, email, and email engagement data
Read Mailchimp’s privacy policy here:
👉 Mailchimp Privacy Policy
6. Hosting & Security
a. Cloudflare
Our site uses Cloudflare to enhance performance and security (e.g., DDoS protection). Cloudflare may collect IP addresses and traffic data to serve content efficiently.
More at:
👉 Cloudflare Privacy Policy
b. Security Practices
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- SSL encryption on all data transmissions
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- Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only
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- Regular vulnerability scans and software updates
7. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell your personal data. We only share it in the following cases:
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- With service providers (e.g., Mailchimp, Google, analytics services)
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- With law enforcement when required to comply with legal obligations
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- In case of a merger or acquisition, user data may be transferred
8. Your Privacy Rights
a. For EU/EEA Residents (GDPR)
You have the right to:
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- Access or correct your data
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- Delete your data (“right to be forgotten”)
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- Object to or restrict processing
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- Withdraw consent
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- Lodge a complaint with a Data Protection Authority
Request these rights by emailing us at: [email protected]
b. For California Residents (CCPA & CPRA)
You have the right to:
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- Know what personal data we collect and why
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- Request deletion of your personal information
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- Opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal information
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- Request correction of inaccurate information
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- Limit use of sensitive personal data
To exercise your California privacy rights, email: [email protected]
We provide a “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link for California users.
9. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to:
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- Provide requested services
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- Fulfill legal obligations
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- Maintain analytics and reporting
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- Improve and secure our Site
10. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect or store data from children. If you believe we’ve collected information from a child, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.
11. Third-Party Links
We may link to external websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review their policies before submitting any information.
12. International Data Transfers
If you access the Site from outside the United States, your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. or other countries. We take appropriate measures to safeguard these transfers under GDPR.
13. Consent Management
We use a Consent Management Platform (CMP) that displays a cookie consent banner on first visit. It allows users to:
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- Accept or reject cookies
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- Adjust settings by category (analytics, marketing, etc.)
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- Withdraw consent at any time
This helps us stay compliant with GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, and other data protection laws.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify users of changes via:
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- A visible notice on our website
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- Email notifications (for subscribers)
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- Updated “Effective Date” at the top of this page
15. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or want to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at:
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌍 Website: https://www.yummyexplorers.com
