Privacy Policy
Effective Date: September 29, 2025
Welcome to BlixFood! Your privacy matters to me, and I want you to feel comfortable and informed when you visit this website. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use blixfood.com.
Who We Are
BlixFood is a personal food blog operated by Chef Blix, sharing recipes, cooking tips, and culinary stories with home cooks across the United States. Our website address is: https://blixfood.com
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact me at [email protected] or visit our contact page.
Information I Collect
Information You Provide Directly
Comments and Community Interaction
When you leave a comment on a recipe or blog post, I collect the information you choose to share, including your name, email address, and the content of your comment. Your email address is never displayed publicly, but your name and comment will be visible to other readers.
Contact Forms
If you reach out through my contact page, I collect your name, email address, and any message or inquiry you send. I use this information solely to respond to your questions and communicate with you about your request.
Newsletter Subscription (if applicable)
If you choose to subscribe to my email newsletter, I collect your email address and name (if provided) to send you recipe updates, cooking tips, and blog announcements. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of every email.
Information Collected Automatically
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Like most websites, BlixFood uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help me understand how visitors use the site.
I use cookies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand which recipes and content are most popular
- Improve website performance and functionality
- Analyze traffic patterns and user behavior
Log Data
My web hosting service automatically collects certain information when you visit BlixFood, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates and times of your visits.
Analytics
I use web analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with BlixFood. These services collect information about your browsing behavior, including pages visited, time spent on the site, and how you arrived at the website. This data is aggregated and anonymized, helping me improve content and user experience.
How I Use Your Information
I use the information I collect for the following purposes:
To Provide and Maintain the Website
Your information helps me operate BlixFood, respond to your comments and questions, and ensure the website functions properly.
To Improve User Experience
Analytics data helps me understand which recipes resonate with readers, which pages need improvement, and how to make the website more useful and enjoyable.
To Communicate with You
I use your email address to respond to your inquiries, send newsletter updates (if you’ve subscribed), and notify you of responses to your comments if you’ve chosen to receive notifications.
To Prevent Spam and Abuse
I use automated spam detection services to protect the community from spam comments and malicious activity.
To Comply with Legal Obligations
If required by law, I may use or disclose your information to comply with legal processes, enforce my terms of service, or protect the rights and safety of BlixFood and its users.
Third-Party Services
BlixFood uses several third-party services that may collect information about you:
Web Hosting
My website is hosted by a third-party hosting provider that stores website data and processes server logs.
Comment System
Comments may be managed through the website’s content management system or a third-party service. These providers have their own privacy policies governing how they handle your data.
Analytics Providers
Services like Google Analytics help me understand website traffic and user behavior. These providers collect data according to their own privacy policies.
Email Service Provider
If you subscribe to my newsletter, your email address is stored with an email service provider (such as Mailchimp, ConvertKit, or similar) that sends the newsletters on my behalf.
Spam Protection
I use automated spam detection services (such as Akismet) to filter spam comments. These services may process your email address, IP address, and comment content.
Social Media Platforms
If you interact with BlixFood through social media sharing buttons or embedded content, those platforms may collect information about your visit according to their own privacy policies.
I do not control these third-party services and am not responsible for their privacy practices. I encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
I respect your privacy and do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
I may share your information only in the following circumstances:
With Service Providers
I share information with trusted third-party service providers who help me operate the website, such as hosting providers, analytics services, and email platforms. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to BlixFood.
Legal Requirements
I may disclose your information if required to do so by law, in response to a subpoena or court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of BlixFood, its users, or others.
Business Transfers
In the unlikely event that BlixFood is sold, merged, or transferred to another entity, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. You will be notified of any such change via email or a prominent notice on the website.
With Your Consent
I may share your information with third parties when you’ve given explicit consent to do so.
Data Retention
I retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy:
- Comments: Stored indefinitely unless you request deletion
- Contact Form Submissions: Retained for up to 2 years or until the inquiry is resolved
- Newsletter Subscriptions: Maintained until you unsubscribe
- Analytics Data: Retained according to the analytics provider’s data retention policy (typically 26-50 months)
- Log Files: Automatically deleted after 90 days
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
Access and Correction
You have the right to access the personal information I hold about you and request corrections if it’s inaccurate or incomplete.
Deletion
You can request that I delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions. To request deletion of your comments, email me at [email protected].
Opt-Out of Communications
You can unsubscribe from my newsletter at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email or by contacting me directly.
Cookie Preferences
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the website.
California Residents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
- Right to delete personal information held by BlixFood
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (Note: BlixFood does not sell personal information)
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at [email protected] or through the contact page.
Children’s Privacy
BlixFood is a general audience website not directed at children under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If I discover that a child under 13 has provided personal information, I will delete it immediately. If you believe a child under 13 has provided information to BlixFood, please contact me at [email protected].
Security
I take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Secure hosting infrastructure with SSL/TLS encryption
- Regular security updates and monitoring
- Limited access to personal information by authorized personnel only
- Spam and malware protection
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While I strive to protect your information, I cannot guarantee absolute security.
International Visitors
BlixFood is based in the United States and primarily serves a US audience. If you visit from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country. By using BlixFood, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals websites you visit that you do not want your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no uniform standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted. BlixFood does not currently respond to DNT signals, but you can manage cookies and tracking through your browser settings.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in my practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When I make significant changes, I will notify you by:
- Posting the updated policy on this page with a new effective date
- Sending an email notification to newsletter subscribers (for material changes)
- Displaying a prominent notice on the website
I encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how I protect your information.
External Links
BlixFood may contain links to other websites, including recipe sources, kitchen equipment retailers, or cooking resources. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. When you leave BlixFood, I encourage you to read the privacy policies of every website you visit.
Contact Me
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how I handle your personal information, please don’t hesitate to reach out:
Email: [email protected]
Contact Page: https://blixfood.com/contact
I take your privacy seriously and will respond to all inquiries within 30 days.
Last Updated: September 29, 2025
Thank you for trusting BlixFood with your information. Happy cooking!