Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

Introduction

Celiac Safe ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Email address: When you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us
  • Name: If you provide it when subscribing or submitting content
  • Content submissions: Recipes, reviews, or stories you submit to us
  • Comments: If you use our commenting system

Information Collected Automatically

  • Device information: Browser type, operating system, device type
  • Usage data: Pages visited, time spent, referring website
  • IP address: Used for analytics and security purposes
  • Cookies: See our Cookie section below

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Send you our newsletter (if you subscribed)
  • Respond to your inquiries and requests
  • Improve our website content and user experience
  • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
  • Prevent fraud and ensure security
  • Comply with legal obligations

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website.

Essential Cookies

Required for the website to function properly. These cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors use our website. We use:

Advertising Cookies

If we display advertisements, ad networks may use cookies to show relevant ads:

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Third-Party Services

We use third-party services that may collect information about you:

  • Newsletter provider: Buttondown or similar service for email delivery
  • Analytics: Google Analytics for website usage data
  • Advertising: Google AdSense or similar ad networks
  • Comments: Disqus, Giscus, or similar commenting system
  • Affiliate programs: Amazon Associates and others

Each service has its own privacy policy governing data collection and use.

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

  • Service providers who help us operate the website
  • Analytics providers to improve our content
  • Legal authorities when required by law

Data Retention

  • Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe
  • Analytics data: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
  • Contact form submissions: 2 years
  • User-submitted content: Indefinitely (unless you request removal)

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Correct inaccurate personal data
  • Request deletion of your personal data
  • Opt out of marketing communications
  • Object to certain data processing activities
  • Data portability (receive your data in a usable format)

To exercise these rights, contact us at: privacy@celiacsafe.com

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to know what personal information we collect
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Consent-based data processing
  • Right to access, rectify, or erase your data
  • Right to restrict or object to processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website or sending an email to subscribers.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, contact us at: