Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 28, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains what personal information Gimme Bites (gimmebites.com) collects when you visit the site, why we collect it, how long we keep it, and what choices you have. We have tried to keep it specific and readable, so you can see exactly what happens to your data when you browse recipes, leave a rating or send us a message.

This policy applies to this website only. It does not cover information collected offline or through other channels, and it does not cover other websites that we link to.

2. Information We Collect

We collect only the information described below. The personal information you are asked to provide, and the reason we ask for it, is made clear at the point where you provide it.

Contact Form

If you write to us through the contact form, we receive:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • The contents of your message

We use this information only to reply to you. We do not use it for marketing and we do not add you to any mailing list.

Recipe Ratings and Comments

If you rate a recipe or leave a comment, we receive the name you enter and the text you submit. Comments and ratings may be displayed publicly on the recipe page, so please do not include sensitive personal details, such as your address or phone number, in the text.

Server Logs

Like most websites, our web server automatically records standard log information when you request a page. This includes:

  • Your IP address
  • Your browser type
  • The pages you requested

We use this information for security and troubleshooting, for example to detect abuse, block malicious traffic and find the cause of errors.

Visit Statistics

We run first-party visit statistics on our own server. For each page view we record the page viewed and the referrer (the page or site that sent you to us). Raw visit records are kept for 7 days, after which only daily totals remain. These totals show us which recipes and categories are read most, so we know where to improve.

3. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our site is delivered and protected through Cloudflare, a content delivery and security service. Cloudflare may set technical cookies that help it distinguish legitimate visitors from automated traffic and keep the site fast and secure. These cookies are needed for the site to work reliably and are not used to build a profile of your interests.

You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Each browser explains how on its own help pages. If you block technical cookies, some parts of the site may load more slowly or may not work as expected.

4. Third-Party Services and Links

Cloudflare

Because Cloudflare delivers and secures our pages, requests to our site pass through its network. This means Cloudflare processes technical data such as your IP address in order to provide those services. Cloudflare's own privacy policy describes how it handles that data.

Social Profiles

We link to our social profile on Pinterest. When you follow such a link, you leave our site and the privacy policy of that platform applies to what it collects. We encourage you to read it before you share any information there.

Google Advertising Controls

If advertising from Google is shown on our pages, Google and its partners may use cookies and similar technologies to serve and measure ads. You can manage personalized advertising in your Google account at https://adssettings.google.com. You can also learn how Google uses information from sites that use its services at https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.

This policy does not apply to other websites or services. Please consult the privacy policies of any third party you interact with for details on their practices and opt-out options.

5. How We Use Information

We use the information described above to:

  • Reply to messages sent through the contact form
  • Display ratings and comments you choose to submit
  • Keep the website secure and fix technical problems
  • Understand which pages and recipes are read, so we can improve the site

We do not sell your personal information, and we do not share it with third parties for their own marketing.

6. Data Retention

  • Contact messages: kept for as long as needed to answer you and handle any follow-up, then deleted.
  • Ratings and comments: kept with the recipe page they belong to until you ask us to remove them or we delete them.
  • Raw visit records: kept for 7 days, after which only daily totals remain.
  • Server logs: kept only as long as needed for security and troubleshooting.

7. Your Rights Under the GDPR and UK GDPR

If you are in the EEA or the United Kingdom, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • The right to access – You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • The right to rectification – You can ask us to correct information you believe is inaccurate or to complete information you believe is incomplete.
  • The right to erasure – You can ask us to delete your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • The right to restrict processing – You can ask us to limit how we use your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • The right to object – You can object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • The right to data portability – You can ask us to transfer the data we hold to you or to another organization, under certain conditions.
  • The right to withdraw consent – Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. If you make a request, we will respond within one month. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.

8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), gives you the right to:

  • Know what categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you
  • Request deletion of personal information we have collected from you
  • Correct inaccurate personal information
  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information
  • Not be treated differently for exercising any of these rights

We do not sell personal information in exchange for money. To make a request, contact us; we may need to confirm your identity before acting on it, and we will respond within the time the law allows.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is a general-audience recipe site and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information through our contact form or a comment, please contact us and we will remove it promptly.

10. Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information we hold, including delivering the site through Cloudflare's security services and limiting who can access messages and logs. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy when our practices or the law change. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page shows when it was last revised. We encourage you to review it from time to time.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise any of your rights, please reach out:

  • By email:
  • Through our contact page: https://gimmebites.com/page/contact/

You can also read our Terms of use and learn more about the site on the About Us page.

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