Last updated: 2 July 2025
Welcome to Simply Homemade Bites (“SimplyHomeMadeBites.com,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). We want you to enjoy our recipes with confidence, so this Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and the choices you control. It applies to all visits to SimplyHomeMadeBites.com, our email list, and the advertising or analytics services we rely on—chiefly Google AdSense and Ezoic.
By browsing or interacting with the site, you accept the practices described below.
1 | Who We Are & What This Policy Covers
- About us — Simply Homemade Bites is a U.S.–based food blog sharing simple, from-scratch recipes, pantry tips, and kitchen tutorials.
- Covered services — Every page under SimplyHomeMadeBites.com, mobile views, embedded videos, comment sections, newsletters, and any third-party code (ads, analytics, social widgets) loaded from our domain.
- Not covered — Websites or apps we link to (e.g., cookware shops, ingredient suppliers); they operate under separate privacy policies.
2 | Information We Collect
| Category | Examples | Method | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information you supply | name, email, comment text, giveaway entries | comment forms, contact forms, newsletter sign-ups | community interaction, customer support |
| Usage data | IP address, pages viewed, scroll depth, referring URL | server logs, analytics tags, cookies | improve site speed, plan content |
| Device data | browser type, OS, screen size, language | automatically from your device | responsive design, debugging |
| Advertising identifiers | AdSense cookie ID, Ezoic ID, ad impressions & clicks | third-party cookies & pixels | personalised ads, frequency capping, fraud detection |
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data such as medical records, precise GPS coordinates, or government IDs.
3 | Cookies, Local Storage & Pixels
- First-party cookies remember preferences (dark mode, font size) and save your acceptance of the cookie banner.
- Third-party cookies set by Google AdSense and Ezoic help run ad auctions, limit repeat ads, and measure effectiveness.
- Local/session storage keeps temporary settings such as recipe filters.
- Web beacons (tiny invisible images) in email newsletters confirm that an email was opened.
Managing cookies
Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. Essential site functions—like leaving comments or viewing embedded videos—may stop working if you disable certain cookies. See Section 6 for ad-personalisation opt-outs.
4 | How We Use Your Information
- Deliver content quickly and in the right format for your device.
- Analyse site performance through metrics such as page views, load times, and scroll depth.
- Show ads—contextual or personalised—to keep recipes free for readers.
- Stay connected by sending newsletters you requested or replying to recipe questions.
- Protect the platform by detecting spam, blocking malicious traffic, and enforcing our Terms of Use.
We do not sell personal data in exchange for money.
5 | Our Advertising & Analytics Partners
| Partner | What they do on our site | Their policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google AdSense | Runs real-time ad auctions, measures ad performance, prevents click-fraud | https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads |
| Ezoic, Inc. | Provides header bidding, site-speed optimisation, and a Consent-Management Platform | https://www.ezoic.com/privacy-policy/ |
These vendors may exchange pseudonymous identifiers (e.g., device type, hashed email or ad ID) with other bidders to decide which advert to show.
6 | Interest-Based Ads & Opt-Out Choices
- Google Ad Settings: https://adssettings.google.com — turn off personalised Google ads.
- YourAdChoices (NAI): https://optout.networkadvertising.org — opt out of many ad networks.
- Ezoic Consent Panel: click “Privacy Preferences” in our footer to review or change consent at any time.
Opting out stops personalisation but does not remove ads entirely.
7 | Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR / UK GDPR)
- Consent — granted via the cookie banner or newsletter sign-up.
- Legitimate interests — site security, minimal analytics, limited ad personalisation.
- Contract — delivering the recipes or services you request.
- Legal obligation — complying with subpoenas, tax laws, or court orders.
8 | Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your region (EU/EEA, UK, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, Virginia, etc.), you may have rights to:
- Access personal data we hold about you.
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Delete data we no longer need.
- Restrict or object to certain processing.
- Receive a copy of your data in portable format.
- Opt out of “sale” or “sharing” for targeted advertising.
To exercise any right, email [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days (or the timeframe required by law).
9 | Children’s Privacy
Simply Homemade Bites is not directed to children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us so we can delete it promptly.
10 | When We Share Information
We disclose data only:
- To service providers (hosting, email delivery, security, analytics) under confidentiality agreements.
- For legal reasons — to comply with lawful requests or protect our rights and users.
- During a business event — merger, acquisition, or reorganisation; we will notify users before data transfers.
We never rent or sell email lists to unrelated marketers.
11 | International Data Transfers
Our servers are located in the United States. When data from the European Economic Area or United Kingdom travels to the U.S., we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses and the UK International Data Transfer Addendum, supplemented with encryption and strict access controls.
12 | Data Retention & Security
- Retention — server logs (12 months), analytics data (up to 26 months), newsletter records (until you unsubscribe), comment metadata (until removed).
- Security — HTTPS encryption, Web Application Firewall, routine patching, and role-based staff access.
While no website can guarantee absolute security, we follow industry best practices to mitigate risk.
13 | Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy when laws, technology, or our business changes. Significant revisions will appear via a site banner or email to subscribers. Review the “Last updated” date to see the most recent version.
14 | Contact Us
Simply Homemade Bites, LLC
Email: [email protected]
15 | Consent-Management Platform
We deploy Ezoic’s CMP to capture, store, and transmit your privacy preferences under the IAB Transparency & Consent Framework (TCF) and the Global Privacy Platform (GPP). You can reopen the CMP anytime by clicking “Privacy Preferences” in our footer.
16 | Cookie Snapshot
| Cookie | Category | Lifespan | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Analytics | 24 months | Counts unique visitors (Google Analytics) |
_gads | Marketing | 13 months | Measures ad performance (AdSense) |
ez_pub_site | Marketing | Persistent | Tests ad layouts, optimises revenue (Ezoic) |
shmb_cookie_ok | Essential | 6 months | Records your cookie-consent decision |
A live, detailed vendor-cookie list is always available in our CMP panel.
Thank you for trusting Simply Homemade Bites. Our mission is to share wholesome, achievable recipes while treating your personal information with transparency and care.