Privacy Policy for Islatable
Effective Date: December 29, 2025
Welcome to Islatable (islatable.com). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and subscribe to our newsletter. By using Islatable, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Who We Are
Islatable is a personal food blog dedicated to sharing reliable recipes, kitchen tips, and stories that bring joy to the table. Our website is operated by Isla, a home cook and food enthusiast, and is intended for a United States audience.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide you with a better experience and to deliver our newsletter. The types of information we collect include:
- Email Address: When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address to send you updates, recipes, and exclusive content.
- Automatically Collected Data: When you visit Islatable, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, such as IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates/times of your visits. This data is collected through standard web server logs and cookies (see Section 6).
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To send you our newsletter and recipe updates if you have subscribed.
- To respond to your inquiries or feedback submitted via our Contact Page or email ([email protected]).
- To improve our website, content, and user experience.
- To monitor and analyze usage and trends to better understand how our audience interacts with Islatable.
4. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We respect your privacy and do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share your email address with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our newsletter (such as email marketing platforms). These providers are obligated to protect your information and use it only for the services we request.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
- Website Analytics: We may use third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to collect aggregated, non-personal data about website usage. These tools may use cookies and similar technologies (see Section 6).
5. Newsletter Subscription
When you sign up for our newsletter, you provide your email address voluntarily. We use this information solely to send you recipes, kitchen tips, and occasional updates. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any newsletter email or by contacting us at [email protected].
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Islatable uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand user behavior. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features of the site may not function properly if you do so.
- Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off.
- Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the site by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
- Third-Party Cookies: We may use third-party services (such as Google Analytics) that set cookies to collect usage statistics. These cookies do not identify you personally.
For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to safeguard your personal data, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. If you have concerns about your data security, please contact us.
8. Children’s Privacy
Islatable is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately at [email protected] so we can promptly remove it.
9. Your Rights and Choices
- Access and Correction: You may request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us.
- Unsubscribe: You may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link provided in each email or by contacting us directly.
- Cookie Preferences: You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
10. Third-Party Links
Islatable may contain links to third-party websites (such as social media or recipe resources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with the effective date indicated at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Contact Page: /contact
13. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to request information regarding the disclosure of your personal information to third parties for direct marketing purposes. Islatable does not share personal information for direct marketing. To exercise your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), please contact us at [email protected].
14. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” feature. Islatable does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals, but you may manage your cookie preferences as described above.
15. International Users
Islatable is intended for users in the United States. If you access the site from outside the U.S., you acknowledge that your information may be processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your country.
16. Acceptance of This Policy
By using Islatable, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our website or subscribe to our newsletter.
Thank you for visiting Islatable and trusting us with your information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and making your experience enjoyable and secure.