Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 19, 2025
Last Updated: November 19, 2025

Look, we get it—nobody loves reading privacy policies. But we think you deserve to know exactly what happens with your information when you visit ReciDish. So we’re breaking it down in plain English.

The Short Version: We collect basic information to make our site work better for you, we don’t sell your data to anyone, and we protect your information like we’d want our own protected.

Who We Are

ReciDish (recidish.com) is operated by ELTech Solutions LLC, based in the United States. We’re a high-protein recipe blog run by Emily Carter, Michael Thompson, Sarah Mitchell, and Jason Reed. If you have any questions about this privacy policy, you can reach us at [email protected].

Information We Collect

Information You Give Us Directly

When you sign up for our newsletter:

  • Your email address
  • Your first name (optional, but it helps us personalize our emails)
  • The date you signed up

When you create an account:

  • Email address
  • Password (encrypted—we can’t see your actual password)
  • Profile information you choose to add (display name, profile photo, dietary preferences)

When you leave a comment:

  • Name (or whatever name you want to use)
  • Email address (this isn’t published, but we use it to respond and prevent spam)
  • Your comment content
  • Your IP address (for spam prevention)

When you contact us:

  • Whatever information you include in your email or message
  • Your email address so we can respond

Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit our site, like most websites, we automatically collect some technical information:

Basic usage data:

  • Pages you visit on our site
  • How long you spend on different pages
  • What device and browser you’re using
  • Your general location (city/state level, not your exact address)
  • The site you came from before visiting us
  • Your IP address

Why we collect this: It helps us understand which recipes are most popular, which pages need improvement, what devices we need to optimize for, and whether our content is reaching the right audience.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies (small text files stored on your device) to make our site work better. Here’s what we use:

Essential Cookies (Required):

  • Remember your login status
  • Remember your site preferences
  • Keep your shopping cart intact if we add e-commerce features
  • Ensure site security

Analytics Cookies (We ask permission first):

  • Google Analytics: Helps us understand how people use our site
  • Pinterest Tag: Shows us which recipes perform well on Pinterest
  • TikTok Pixel: Tracks which content resonates with TikTok visitors

You can control cookies: Most browsers let you refuse cookies or delete them. Check your browser settings. Just know that blocking essential cookies might make parts of the site not work properly.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Deliver content you actually want:

  • Send you our weekly newsletter with new recipes (only if you signed up)
  • Recommend recipes based on your dietary preferences
  • Remember recipes you’ve saved or favorited
  • Personalize your experience on our site

Improve our content and site:

  • Understand which recipes are most popular
  • See which search terms bring people to our site
  • Fix technical issues and improve site speed
  • Test new features and recipe formats

Communicate with you:

  • Respond to your questions and comments
  • Send you important updates about our site or policies
  • Occasionally ask for feedback (we won’t spam you, promise)

Protect our site and users:

  • Prevent spam and fraudulent activity
  • Enforce our terms of service
  • Monitor for security issues

Legal compliance:

  • Respond to legal requests when required
  • Protect our legal rights if necessary

What We DON’T Do With Your Information

Let’s be crystal clear:

  • We don’t sell your personal information to anyone
  • We don’t share your email with other companies for their marketing
  • We don’t track you across the internet beyond our site
  • We don’t use your data in creepy or unexpected ways

Who We Share Your Information With

We only share your information with trusted service providers who help us run ReciDish:

Email Service Provider (ConvertKit/Mailchimp): When you subscribe to our newsletter, your email is stored with our email service provider. They’re contractually required to protect your data and can only use it to send emails on our behalf.

Analytics Providers (Google Analytics, Pinterest, TikTok): These tools help us understand how people use our site. They collect aggregated, often anonymous data. We’ve configured them to respect privacy as much as possible while still giving us useful insights.

Hosting Provider: Our website is hosted on secure servers. The hosting company has access to all data transmitted through the site but is contractually bound to keep it secure.

Payment Processors (if applicable): If we add paid products or services in the future, payment information goes directly to our payment processor (like Stripe or PayPal). We never see or store your full credit card numbers.

Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, or court order, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect rights, property, or safety.

Data Security

We take security seriously. Here’s what we do to protect your information:

  • Encryption: Our site uses HTTPS encryption (that little lock icon in your browser)
  • Secure passwords: User passwords are hashed and encrypted
  • Limited access: Only our core team members have access to user data
  • Regular updates: We keep our site software and security measures updated
  • Monitoring: We monitor for suspicious activity and security threats

That said, no system is 100% secure. We do our best, but we can’t guarantee absolute security. If you notice anything suspicious, please contact us immediately at [email protected].

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have specific rights regarding your personal information:

For Everyone:

Access your information: Email us at [email protected] and we’ll send you a copy of the personal information we have about you.

Correct inaccurate information: If something’s wrong, let us know and we’ll fix it.

Delete your information: Want us to delete your data? We’ll do it, though we may need to keep some information for legal or security reasons.

Unsubscribe from emails: Every email we send includes an unsubscribe link at the bottom. One click and you’re out. No hard feelings.

Opt out of analytics: You can use browser extensions like uBlock Origin or Privacy Badger to block analytics cookies.

For EU Residents (GDPR Rights):

If you’re in the European Union, you have additional rights:

Right to access: Get a copy of your personal data we hold
Right to rectification: Correct inaccurate data
Right to erasure: Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
Right to restriction: Limit how we use your data
Right to data portability: Receive your data in a portable format
Right to object: Object to certain types of processing
Right to withdraw consent: Change your mind about previous permissions

Legal basis for processing: We process your data based on:

  • Your consent (like newsletter signups)
  • Contractual necessity (providing services you requested)
  • Legitimate interests (improving our site and content)
  • Legal obligations (when required by law)

To exercise these rights, email [email protected] with “GDPR REQUEST” in the subject line. We’ll respond within 30 days.

You also have the right to file a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we’ve mishandled your data.

For California Residents (CCPA Rights):

If you’re in California, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

Right to know: What personal information we collect, use, share, and sell
Right to delete: Request deletion of your personal information
Right to opt-out: We don’t sell personal information, but if we ever do, you can opt out
Right to non-discrimination: We won’t discriminate against you for exercising your rights

To exercise these rights, email [email protected] with “CCPA REQUEST” in the subject line.

California “Shine the Light” Law: We don’t share personal information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes.

Children’s Privacy

ReciDish is not intended for children under 16. We don’t knowingly collect personal information from children. If you’re a parent and discover your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected] and we’ll delete it promptly.

Third-Party Links

Our site includes links to other websites (like when we recommend a kitchen tool on Amazon, or link to research studies). This privacy policy only applies to ReciDish. When you click on external links, you’re subject to those sites’ privacy policies. We can’t control or be responsible for other sites’ practices, so please review their policies.

International Data Transfers

ReciDish is based in the United States. If you’re accessing our site from outside the US, your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. US privacy laws may differ from those in your country. By using our site, you consent to this transfer.

For EU residents: We take steps to ensure adequate protection of your data when transferred internationally, in compliance with GDPR requirements.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or business operations. When we make significant changes, we’ll:

  • Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
  • Notify you via email if you’re on our mailing list
  • Post a notice on our site for at least 30 days

We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of ReciDish after changes means you accept the updated policy.

Retention of Information

How long we keep your data:

  • Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe, plus 30 days for processing
  • Account information: Until you delete your account, plus backups for 90 days
  • Comments: Indefinitely, as they’re part of our published content
  • Contact emails: 2 years, for reference and customer service purposes
  • Analytics data: Aggregated analytics are kept indefinitely; individual user data retained per Google Analytics’ policy (typically 26 months)

If you request deletion, we’ll remove your information from active systems within 30 days, though backup copies may persist for up to 90 days.

Contact Us About Privacy

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or how we handle your personal information:

Email: [email protected]
Subject line: “Privacy Question” (helps us route it quickly)
Response time: We aim to respond within 72 hours on business days

For formal privacy requests (GDPR, CCPA):
Email: [email protected]
Subject: “GDPR REQUEST” or “CCPA REQUEST”
We’ll respond within 30 days as required by law

Mailing Address:
ELTech Solutions LLC
c/o ReciDish Privacy Requests
[Physical address available upon request via email]

Our commitment: We’re real people who genuinely care about your privacy. If something in this policy is unclear or you have concerns, please reach out. We’re happy to explain our practices and address your questions.

ReciDish is owned and operated by ELTech Solutions LLC

This privacy policy was last updated on November 19, 2025 and is effective as of that date.