Last Updated: December 2024
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Hey there! Let’s talk privacy (in plain English)
Look, I get it – nobody loves reading privacy policies. But your privacy actually matters to me, and I want you to know exactly what happens with your information when you visit Dishura. So let me break it down in normal human language.
Information I Collect (And Why)
When you sign up for my newsletter:
- Your email address (obviously – how else would I send you recipes?)
- Your first name if you share it (so I can say “Hey Sarah” instead of “Hey email person”)
- Sometimes your food preferences if you tell me (like “I hate mushrooms” – noted!)
When you visit my website:
- Basic stuff like what pages you visit and how long you stay
- Your general location (like “someone from Texas” not “someone at 123 Main Street”)
- What device you’re using (helps me make sure the site works on phones)
- How you found me (Google, social media, friend’s recommendation)
When you email me directly:
- Whatever you choose to share in your emails
- Your email address (so I can respond!)
- Sometimes photos of your cooking attempts (which I love seeing!)
How I Use Your Information (The Good Stuff)
For newsletters: I send you plant-based recipes, meal plans, and nutrition tips. That’s it. No spam, no sales pitches for random products, no sharing your email with sketchy companies.
To improve the blog: If I see that everyone’s visiting my quinoa recipes, I’ll make more quinoa content. If my meal prep guides are popular, I’ll create more of those.
To respond to your questions: When you email asking why your chickpea curry turned out watery, I use that to improve my recipes and help other people avoid the same issue.
To send you free stuff: Sometimes I create meal plans, shopping lists, or guides that I think you’ll love. Your email lets me share those with you.
What I Don’t Do (Promise!)
- I don’t sell your email to other companies
- I don’t spam you with daily emails (ain’t nobody got time for that)
- I don’t track your personal life or stalk your social media
- I don’t share your personal stories without permission
- I don’t send you ads for products I don’t actually use
Cookies and Tracking (The Technical Stuff)
I use basic cookies to:
- Remember if you like spicy recipes (so I can show you more)
- Keep track of popular content
- Make sure the website loads properly for you
- Understand how people use the site (anonymously)
I use Google Analytics to see general patterns (like “people really love the 15-minute meals section”), but I can’t see personal information about individual visitors.
Your Rights (What You Can Do)
Unsubscribe anytime: Every email has an unsubscribe link. Click it and you’re out – no questions asked, no hurt feelings.
Request your data: Email me at marcus@dishura.com and I’ll tell you what information I have about you.
Delete your data: Want everything removed? Just ask and I’ll delete it all within 30 days.
Correct mistakes: If I have your name wrong or outdated info, let me know and I’ll fix it.
Ask questions: Confused about anything? Email me directly and I’ll explain.
Third-Party Services I Use
Email Service (ConvertKit): Handles my newsletters with industry-standard security. They can’t use your email for anything except helping me send you content.
Website Hosting: My website is hosted securely with standard data protection measures.
Google Analytics: Helps me understand website traffic patterns (anonymously).
I only work with companies that take data protection seriously and don’t sell your information.
International Visitors (GDPR Compliance)
If you’re visiting from the EU, you have extra rights under GDPR:
- I need your clear consent to send you emails (that’s why there’s a signup form, not automatic enrollment)
- You can request all your data in a readable format
- You can ask me to delete everything
- You can complain to your local data protection authority if you think I’m handling your data wrong
Children’s Privacy
Dishura is designed for adults dealing with adult nutrition questions. I don’t intentionally collect information from anyone under 18. If you’re a parent and think your child has shared information with me, please email and I’ll delete it immediately.
Data Security
I take reasonable precautions to protect your information:
- Secure hosting with encryption
- Regular software updates
- Limited access to personal data (basically just me)
- No storage of payment information (I don’t sell anything currently)
That said, no internet system is 100% secure. I’ll always be transparent if any security issues arise.
Changes to This Policy
If I need to update this privacy policy, I’ll email you about any major changes and post the new version here with a clear “last updated” date. I won’t make changes that give me more access to your data without telling you first.
Contact Me About Privacy
Questions, concerns, or requests about your privacy? Email me directly at marcus@dishura.com with “PRIVACY” in the subject line. I personally read and respond to every privacy-related email within 48 hours.
You can also reach me by mail: Marcus Rivera – Privacy Officer Dishura Blog Austin, TX 78701