PRIVACY POLICY AND TERMS OF USE (POLICIES)
Last Updated: May 23, 2018
This Privacy Policy and Terms of Use (aka Policies) sets out how Urbnspice or urbnspice.com (“Website”) uses and protects any information that you give while using https://urbnspice.com.
We take your privacy seriously. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this Website, you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
The purpose of this Privacy Policy and Terms of Use is to inform you of what information we may collect and how it may be used as well as the Terms of Use while using this Website.
CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY AND TERMS OF USE
Urbnspice may change this Privacy Policy and Terms of Use from time to time by updating this page. You should check back periodically to ensure you are happy with any changes made to this Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
CONSENT
By using our Website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, please do not use this Website. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of changes to this Privacy Policy and Terms of Use will be deemed acceptance of these changes.
DISCLAIMER
Views & opinions expressed on urbnspice.com are those of the blogger and are just that, views & opinions. They are from the personal experience of the blogger at urbnspice.com. I cook for my own enjoyment and entertainment. While I am a professional cook/chef/baker, I do not offer any kind of professional or medical advice. Following any advice provided on this Website is at your own risk. Under no circumstances will I be held liable for any loss or damage arising from the use of this Website. No warranty implied. I make no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of any information found on this Website, including the information contained in the outbound links (websites) I point you to. Users/readers should verify any information regarding products/services & the like themselves should they wish.
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
The information that you Voluntarily Provide
We collect personal information when you submit your name, email address and any other information to us on this Website. Examples include:
- When you subscribe to our newsletter
- When you e-mail us
- When you comment on this site
- When you fill out a contact form on this site
Information We Collect From Others:
We may receive information about you from other sources. For instance, if you use a third-party service provider through the site, they may transfer information to us for fulfilment.
Automatically Collected Information
Like many websites, urbnspice.com and our service providers use cookies, web beacons and other technologies to receive and store certain types of information when you interact with us through your computer, tablet or mobile device. Using these technologies helps us recognize you, customize your experience and make relevant marketing messages. Some of the types of information we collect are:
- Log Files
Like many websites, urbnspice.com uses information from log data which may include information such as the Internet Protocol (IP) address of a visitor’s computer, as well as the browser type, browser version, the pages of this site that have been viewed by the visitor, the time and date of the visit, the time spent on those pagers and other statistics. While this data is used to track visitors’ behaviour, it is not linked to any information that allows this Website to personally identify the visitor.
- Cookies
Cookies are very small text files that are stored on your computer when you visit some websites. Like many websites, urbnspice.com uses cookies to collect information and track visitor behaviour. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences. This helps us analyze data about web page traffic and improve our website in order to tailor it to customer needs. We only use this information for statistical analysis purposes.
Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website, by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not.
You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. If you decline cookies in your browser, please note, this may result in all functions on this website not working properly. For more information about cookies, you can visit https://www.aboutcookies.org/.
- Analytic Services
This Website also uses Google Analytics, which collects, monitors and analyzes usage data of visitors to help this Website understand how visitors are using the Website. User data is anonymous. Users can completely block Google Analytics tracking by using Google’s opt-out browser add-on. Furthermore, Google has their own privacy policy.
HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We may use the information collected in the following ways:
- To operate and maintain the Website.
- To send you promotional information, such as newsletters. Each e-mail promotion will provide information on how to opt-out of future mailings.
- To send you administrative communications, such as administrative emails, confirmation emails, technical notices, updates on policies, or security alerts.
- To respond to your comments or inquiries.
- To provide you with user support.
- To track and measure advertising on the Website.
- To protect, investigate, and deter against unauthorized or illegal activity.
- We also may use your information to manage our business or perform functions as otherwise described to you at the time of collection.
Please note, we use both personally identifiable information and non-personally identifiable information, and combinations of both types, as described above.
SHARING AND DISCLOSURE
We do not share your personal information with others except as indicated within this Privacy Policy and Terms or Use or when we inform you and give you an opportunity to opt out of having your personal information shared.
Additionally, the Website may use third-party service providers to service various aspects of the Website. Each third-party service provider’s use of your personal information is dictated by their respective privacy policies. We do not authorize them to use or disclose your personal information except in connection with providing their services. These service providers may have access to your personal information or other information in order to provide these functions. In addition, some of the information we request may be collected by third-party providers on our behalf. This Website currently uses the following third-party service providers.
Google Analytics – this third-party service provider tracks Website usage and provides information such as referring websites and user actions on the Website. This service uses cookies. Google Analytics may capture your IP address, but no other personal information is captured by Google Analytics. We use the information provided by this service provider to better understand our audience, enhance user experience and tailor our content to our readers’ interests. Users can completely block Google Analytics tracking by using Google’s opt-out browser add-on. Furthermore, Google has their own privacy policy.
MailChimp – this third-party service provider is used for the delivery of email updates and newsletters. Your e-mail address is stored for the purposes of delivering such communications. By subscribing to our newsletter/mailing list, you acknowledge that the information you provide will be transferred to MailChimp for processing in accordance with their Privacy Policy and Terms.
Cloudflare – this third-party service provider is used for Website optimization and security. This third-service party service provider may collect user IP addresses, system configuration information, and other information about traffic to and from the Website (“log data”) in order to detect new threats, identify malicious third parties, and provide security protection of the Website. Their privacy policy effective May 25, 2018, can be found here.
Simple Social Sharing icons – this third-party service provider is used for social sharing buttons so a particular blog post, for example, can be shared via social media should a user wish to do so. When a user presses one of these buttons, his or her social network login is sent to the appropriate network to enable the share to happen. For example, if a user wants to share a blog post on the Website via Twitter, the login prompt for Twitter will appear so the user can log into his or her Twitter account to share. None of this information is stored by Simple Social Sharing. Each of these social media networks has their own privacy policy. Though none of this information is stored by Social Warfare, please use your own discretion when providing any login information or sharing to any social network site.
Please note, this list may be amended from time to time at the Website’s sole discretion.
Except when required by law, we will not sell, distribute, or reveal your e-mail address or other personal information without your consent. However, we may disclose or transfer personal information collected through the Website to third parties who acquire all or a portion of our business, which may be the result of a merger, consolidation, or purchase of all or a portion of our assets, or in connection with any bankruptcy or reorganization proceeding brought by or against us.
ANONYMOUS DATA
From time to time, we may use anonymous data, which does not identify you alone or when combined with data from other parties. This type of anonymous data may be provided to other parties for marketing, advertising or other uses. Examples of this anonymous data may include analytics or information collected from cookies.
ADVERTISING
Display Ads
We may use third-party advertising companies to serve content and advertisements when you visit this website. These companies may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to serve you advertisements that may be of interest to you. In doing so, these vendors may collect non-personal data such as your browser type, your operating system, pages visited, time of visit, content viewed, ads viewed, and other clickstream data. The use of cookies, web beacons or similar technologies by these advertising service vendors is subject to their own privacy policies, not ours. To learn more about this behavioural advertising practice or to opt out of this type of advertising, you can visit networkadvertising.org.
Retargeting Ads
This website may engage with third-party companies such as Facebook, Google or Instagram in an effort to market the Website. These third-party companies use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s past visits to the Website.
EMAIL NEWSLETTERS
This Website has a voluntary newsletter subscription used to inform subscribers about products, services and/or content supplied by this website. Users can subscribe through an online automated process should they wish, but do so at their own discretion. Users can also unsubscribe at any time should they wish to do so.
This Website uses MailChimp (a third-party service provider) to send out our email updates and newsletters. Your email address is stored for purposes of delivering such communications. By subscribing to our newsletter/mailing list, you acknowledge that the information you provide will be transferred to MailChimp for processing in accordance with their Privacy Policy and Terms.
All newsletters sent to you may contain tracking pixels. The pixel is embedded in emails and allows analysis of the success of the newsletter. These pixels may allow us to see if and when you open an email from us and which links (if any) within the email you click. From this information, we may adapt the content of future newsletters to the interests of the user. If you subscribe to our mailing list, you can unsubscribe at any time.
CONTROLLING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information in the following ways:
- Never submit sensitive information on this website or anything you do not want people to have access to. If you choose to submit any type of information on this site, it will be subject to these Policies and Terms of Use.
- If you have previously agreed to us using your personal information for direct marketing purposes, you may change your mind at any time by contacting us.
- If you are subscribed to our newsletter, you may unsubscribe at any time should you wish to do so by following the unsubscribe links in our emails. Also, you may notify us at urbnspice@gmail.comto be removed from our mailing list.
- You can instruct your browser to accept cookies, to notify you when a cookie is issued or to not receive cookies at any time.
- You can decide not to use this Website.
RIGHTS RELATED TO YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
- Opt-out – You may opt-out of future e-mail communications by following the unsubscribe links in our e-mails. You may also notify us at urbnspice@gmail.com
- Access – You may access the personal information we have about you by submitting a request to urbnspice@gmail.com
- Amend – You may contact us at urbnspice@gmail.com to amend or update your personal information.
- Forget – In certain situations, you may request that we erase or forget your personal data. To do so, please submit a request to urbnspice@gmail.com.
Please note that we may need to retain certain information for record- keeping purposes or to complete transactions, or when required by law.
COMMENT POLICY
Please note that this Website reserves the right to not publish or delete comments which are negative or inappropriate. Please be kind.
Any comments posted on this Website become the property of this Website and may be used on this blog (Website), e-mails, or products and/promotion of this Website.
Moreover, any comments readers leave on this Website are public and may be read, collected or used by anyone. Your name, website (if applicable) and date/time of comment will be displayed. However, your e-mail address will be secure. Also, please note, should you have a Gravatar (Globally Recognized Avatar) associated with your e-mail address, your picture (aka Gravatar) may show should you use that associated e-mail address to comment on this Website. Readers accept these risks when providing personal information and posting comments to this Website.
SENSITIVE PERSONAL INFORMATION
At no time should you submit sensitive personal information to this Website. This includes your social security number, information regarding race or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious belief, health information, criminal background or trade union memberships. If you elect to submit such information to us, it will be subject to this Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
SECURITY
We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online. It is important for readers to understand, however, that no method of transmitting information over the internet or electronic storage is 100 percent secure.
LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES
Our Website may contain links to other websites. However, once you have used these links to leave our Website, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website (or outbound link). Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide while visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION DISCLOSURE
I am a professional cook/chef/baker, however, do not offer any professional medical or nutritional advice. My recipes should be taken as a guideline only and your best judgement should be used to ensure the food is safely prepared and/or a good fit for your diet. Please consult a medical professional if you are unsure.
This Website occasionally offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this Website. This information is provided as a courtesy and should be considered an estimate and not be construed as a guarantee of its validity. This information is calculated through an online nutritional calculator. Varying factors such as product types/brands and the way ingredients are processed may change the nutritional information in any given recipe.
HEADINGS
The headings for sections on this Website are for convenience only and shall not affect the meaning of the provisions of this Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
COPYRIGHT POLICY
Unless otherwise noted, all content, photography and video is copyright of this Website. Please do not reproduce any text, videos or photos without my prior written consent. If you want to use one of my photos from a recipe for a round-up style post, that is ok. Ensure you provide a link back (credit) to the original post on this site. You can email at urbnspice@gmail.com if you have any further questions.
REVISIONS
The materials appearing on this Website may include technical, typographical, or photographic errors. This Website does not warrant that any of the materials on its Website are accurate, complete, or current. This Website may make changes to the materials contained on its Website at any time without notice. This Website does not, however, make any commitment to update the materials.
YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY AND TERMS OF USE (POLICIES)
This Website may change this Privacy Policy and Terms of Use from time to time by updating this page. You should check back periodically to ensure you are happy with any changes made to this Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
By using this Website, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. If you do not agree to this Policy and Terms of Use, please do not use our Website. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of changes to this Privacy Policy and Terms of Use will be deemed your acceptance of these changes.
CONTACT US
If you have any questions or comments related to this Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, please contact us at urbnspice@gmail.com
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Thank you for your time in reading this material.
Denise
The Urb’n’Spice Chef
