At Clean-Bites, I believe in transparency—not just in my ingredients, but also in how I handle your data. I keep this policy simple because I respect your privacy. I do not sell your data, and I do not track your behavior across the internet.
1. Who I Am
This website (https://clean-bites.com) is operated by Kai Brockelt ("I", "Me").
If you have any questions regarding your data, you can reach me here: Contact Page.
2. What Data I Collect (and Why)
A. Hosting & Server Logs (US Transfer)
To deliver this website to you, I use a hosting provider located in the United States of America (USA). When you visit my site, technical data is automatically transferred to these servers. This includes:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- Time of access
Important Note on Data Transfer: By using this website, you acknowledge that your data is processed on servers in the USA. I ensure that my hosting provider adheres to necessary security standards to protect your data.
B. Comments
When you leave a comment on my site, I collect the data shown in the comments form (Name, Email, Website, and your text), and also your IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
Cookies for Comments: If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
C. Newsletter (Optional)
If you sign up for my book preview or newsletter, I collect your email address. I use MailerLite to manage my email list. I only send you emails if you have explicitly agreed to receive them (Double Opt-In). You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in the footer of my emails.
3. Cookies
I do not use tracking cookies, analytics cookies, or advertising pixels. You can browse this website completely cookie-free.
Exceptions when you interact:
Cookies are only set if you actively choose to leave a comment. These are:
- Comment Convenience Cookies: If you check the "Save my name, email, and website" box, WordPress saves this data in cookies (starting with
comment_author_). This saves you from re-typing your details next time. These last for one year. - Cache Cookie: A temporary cookie (
_lscache_vary) ensures that you can see your own comment immediately after posting, bypassing the page cache.
4. Your Rights (GDPR)
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: You can ask for a copy of the data I hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can ask me to correct wrong data.
- Right to Erasure ("Right to be forgotten"): You can ask me to delete your data (e.g., your comments or email subscription).
- Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your data.
To exercise any of these rights, simply send me a message via my Contact Page.
5. California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
I do not sell your personal information. I do not share your personal information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes. You have the right to request access to or deletion of your data, similar to the rights outlined above.
6. Links to Other Websites
My articles may contain links to other websites (e.g., book retailers). I am not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites. When you leave my site, I encourage you to read their privacy statements.