Privacy Policy for Dinner by Feel
Last Updated: August 2026
Welcome to Dinner by Feel, accessible at dinnerbyfeel dot com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection and your rights as a visitor to our Chinese-inspired fusion home-cooking blog.
Information We Collect
Personal Data You Provide
When you interact with Dinner by Feel at dinnerbyfeel dot com, we may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
Name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or recipe updates
Comments and feedback you submit on blog posts and recipes
Contact information when you reach out to Maggie Alvarez through our contact forms
Dietary preferences or cooking skill level if you participate in surveys or personalized content features
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit dinnerbyfeel dot com, we automatically collect certain technical information through cookies and similar technologies:
IP address and general geographic location
Browser type, operating system, and device information
Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns
Referring website or search terms that brought you to Dinner by Feel
Date and time of your visits
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Dinner by Feel uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and understand how visitors use our site. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use the following types of cookies:
Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality, such as remembering your preferences
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand visitor behavior and improve our content about Chinese-inspired fusion cooking
Functional Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences for a personalized experience
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of dinnerbyfeel dot com.
How We Use Your Information
Dinner by Feel uses the collected information for the following purposes:
To deliver recipe content, cooking tips, and blog updates from Maggie Alvarez
To send newsletters and notifications about new Chinese-inspired fusion recipes and practical dinner ideas
To respond to your questions, comments, and feedback about our home-cooking content
To analyze site usage and improve the quality and relevance of our recipes and articles
To personalize your experience based on your cooking interests and dietary needs
To maintain the security and integrity of dinnerbyfeel dot com
To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
Third-Party Sharing and Services
Dinner by Feel does not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our blog:
Service Providers
Email Marketing Platforms: To manage newsletter subscriptions and send recipe updates
Analytics Services: Such as Google Analytics, to understand how visitors interact with our Chinese-inspired cooking content
Hosting Providers: To store and deliver content on dinnerbyfeel dot com
Comment Management Systems: To facilitate community discussions about recipes and cooking techniques
These third parties are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
Affiliate Links and Advertising
Some pages on Dinner by Feel may contain affiliate links to products we recommend, such as pantry staples, cookware, or kitchen tools. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. These affiliate programs, such as Amazon Associates, may collect information about your browsing and purchasing activity when you click through our links. We only recommend products we genuinely use or believe will help you cook better at home.
Legal Disclosures
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or if necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Dinner by Feel, our users, or others.
Data Retention
Dinner by Feel retains your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Specifically:
Newsletter subscriber information is retained until you unsubscribe
Comments and user-generated content remain published unless you request removal
Analytics data is typically retained for 26 months to identify long-term trends in recipe popularity
Contact form inquiries are retained for up to two years for reference purposes
After the retention period expires, we securely delete or anonymize your personal data.
Your Privacy Rights
As a visitor to dinnerbyfeel dot com, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access and Portability
You have the right to request a copy of the personal data Dinner by Feel holds about you. We will provide this information in a commonly used, machine-readable format.
Correction and Update
If your personal information is inaccurate or incomplete, you may request that we correct or update it.
Deletion
You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions. This includes the right to have your comments removed or your newsletter subscription cancelled.
Opt-Out Rights
You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from Dinner by Feel at any time by:
Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email from Maggie Alvarez
Contacting us directly through the contact information provided below
Adjusting your cookie preferences through your browser settings
Object to Processing
You have the right to object to certain types of data processing, particularly for marketing purposes or automated decision-making.
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect and the right to request deletion. If you are in the European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to data portability and the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in the Contact section below.
Children's Privacy
Dinner by Feel is a general audience cooking blog intended for adults and families. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information to dinnerbyfeel dot com, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information from our systems.
International Data Transfers
Dinner by Feel operates primarily for an American audience, as our content focuses on helping American families create Chinese-inspired fusion meals with regular grocery store ingredients. However, our website is accessible globally. If you access dinnerbyfeel dot com from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.
By using our site, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your personal information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Security Measures
Dinner by Feel takes the security of your personal information seriously. We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:
Secure socket layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission
Regular security assessments and updates to our systems
Restricted access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
Secure password protection for administrative accounts
Regular backups to prevent data loss
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Third-Party Links
Our blog at dinnerbyfeel dot com may contain links to third-party websites, such as ingredient suppliers, kitchen equipment retailers, or other cooking resources. Dinner by Feel is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Policy Updates
Dinner by Feel reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will:
Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
Notify newsletter subscribers via email if changes significantly affect how we handle personal information
Post a notice on the homepage of dinnerbyfeel dot com for a reasonable period
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about how Maggie Alvarez and Dinner by Feel protect your information. Your continued use of our site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how Dinner by Feel handles your personal information, please contact us:
Dinner by Feel
Website: dinnerbyfeel dot com
Email: privacy [at] dinnerbyfeel [dot] com
We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days.
Your Consent
By using Dinner by Feel at dinnerbyfeel dot com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described herein. If you do not agree with this policy, please discontinue use of our website.
Thank you for trusting Dinner by Feel with your privacy as you explore Chinese-inspired fusion cooking and practical dinner solutions for your family.