Privacy policy

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Inside My Italian Kitchen Privacy is governed by the following privacy policy (“Privacy Policy”).
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it. The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to inform you what personally identifiable information we may collect and how it may be used. The data you provide us is used to provide as well as improve the service offered. By using the service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

How information is collected and used

We collect several different types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our service to you.

Types of Data Collected    

  • Personal Data

While using our service, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you. Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to:

  • Email address

  • First name and last name

  • Cookies and Usage Data

  • Usage Data

We may also collect information how the service is accessed and used (“Usage Data”). This Usage Data may include information such as your computer’s Internet Protocol address (e.g. IP address), browser type, browser version, the pages of our Service that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data.

  • Security Of Data

The security of your data is important to us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Cookies

At www.insidemyitaliankitchen.com, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and provide personalized services. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and the choices you have regarding their use.

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small pieces of data stored on your device by your web browser when you visit a website. They contain information about your browsing activities on that website. Additionally, we may also use other tracking technologies like beacons, tags, and scripts to collect and track information for analytics and service improvement purposes.

How We Use Cookies?

  • Session Cookies: These are essential for the operation of our website. They help you navigate our site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas.
  • Preference Cookies: These cookies allow us to remember your preferences and settings, such as language preferences or login information, to provide you with a more personalized experience.
  • Security Cookies: We use security cookies to ensure the security of our website and prevent fraudulent activity.

Your Choices Regarding Cookies

You have the option to manage cookies through your web browser settings. You can choose to accept or decline cookies. However, please note that disabling cookies may limit your ability to access certain features of our website.

Third party use of personal information

We may use third-party Service Providers to monitor and analyze the use of our service.

  • Google Analytics

Google Analytics is a web analytics service offered by Google that tracks and reports website traffic. Google uses the data collected to track and monitor the use of our Service. This data is shared with other Google services. Google may use the collected data to contextualize and personalize the ads of its own advertising network.

You can opt-out of having made your activity on the Service available to Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. The add-on prevents the Google Analytics JavaScript (ga.js, analytics.js, and dc.js) from sharing information with Google Analytics about visits activity.

For more information on the privacy practices of Google, please visit the Google Privacy & Terms web page: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en

  • ConvertKit

This service is used for delivery of email updates and newsletters. We store your name and email address for purposes of delivering such communications. Please refer to ConvertKit’s privacy policy for further information.

At this time, your personal information is not shared with any other third-party applications. This list may be amended from time to time in the Website’s sole discretion.
Except when required by law, we will not sell, distribute, or reveal your email addresses 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.

How your information may be used

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 email 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.

How long we retain your data

Inside My Italian Kitchen retains user data for as long as it is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in our Privacy Policy. The specific duration may vary depending on the type of data collected and the purposes for which it is processed.

  • Data collected for analytics purposes may be retained for a specific period to analyze website performance and improve user experience.
  • In some cases, we may be required to retain certain information for legal or regulatory compliance purposes.

We regularly review our data retention practices to ensure that we only retain data for as long as necessary. If you have any questions about the retention period for specific types of data or would like to request the deletion of your data, please contact us at info@insidemyitaliankitchen.com

Retention of Personal Information by Third Parties

Some features of Inside My Italian Kitchen may be provided by third-party service providers, who may collect and process personal information on our behalf. These third parties are required to adhere to strict data protection standards and are contractually obligated to only use the personal information provided to them for the purposes specified by Inside My Italian Kitchen.

While Inside My Italian Kitchen does not directly control the retention of personal information by third-party service providers, we ensure that they maintain appropriate data retention practices in compliance with applicable data protection laws. We regularly review the data retention policies of our third-party service providers to ensure they align with our commitment to protecting your privacy.

Data Breach Notification

At Inside My Italian Kitchen, we prioritize the security and privacy of our users’ personal information. We recognize that in today’s digital landscape, data breaches are an unfortunate reality that can impact individuals’ privacy and security. Therefore, we are committed to maintaining transparency and accountability in our data protection practices, including prompt notification in the event of a data breach.

What rights you have over your data

If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Right Related To Your Personal Information
Opt-out – You may opt-out of future email communications by clicking the unsubscribe links in our emails.
Access – You may access the personal information we have about you by submitting a request.
Amend – You may contact us to amend or update your personal information.                                                                                                          Forget – In certain situations, you may request that we erase or forget your personal data.

Please note that we may need to retain certain information for recordkeeping purposes or to complete transactions, or when required by law.

You can submit a request for any of the option listed above sending an email to info@insidemyitaliankitchen.com

Children’s Privacy policy

Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 18 (“Children”).
We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 18. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your children have provided us with Personal Data, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Data from children without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

Changes to the Privacy Policy

https://insidemyitaliankitchen.com reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. Any changes or updates to the Privacy Policy will be effective immediately upon posting on this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your personal information.

By continuing to use www.insidemyitaliankitchen.com after any changes or updates to this Privacy Policy, you acknowledge and agree that your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of those changes. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. Your ongoing use of the website following any modifications to this Privacy Policy signifies your acceptance of those changes.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please feel free to contact us. You can reach us via email at info@insidemyitaliankitchen.com  We strive to respond to all inquiries promptly and to address any concerns you may have regarding the privacy and security of your personal information.