Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 25, 2025
Last Updated: October 25, 2025
Welcome to Emma Yum
Hi there! I’m Emma, and this is my personal food blog where I share recipes, cooking adventures, and kitchen stories. Your privacy matters to me, and I want to be transparent about what information I collect when you visit emmayum.com and how I use it.
This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, protect, and handle your personal information. By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Who We Are
Website: emmayum.com
Contact Email: contact@emmayum.com
Contact Page: emmayum.com/contact
Emma Yum is a personal food blog operated by Emma, based in the United States. This blog shares original recipes, cooking tips, and kitchen stories for home cooks who love approachable, tested recipes.
Information I Collect
Information You Provide Directly
When you interact with my blog, you may choose to provide certain information:
Contact Forms: When you reach out through my contact page, I collect your name, email address, and any message you choose to send. I use this information solely to respond to your inquiries, recipe questions, or feedback.
Comments: If you leave comments on blog posts, I may collect your name, email address, and the content of your comment. Your email address is never publicly displayed.
Newsletter Subscription (if applicable): If you sign up to receive recipe updates or newsletters, I collect your email address to send you the content you requested. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in every email.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, emmayum.com automatically collects certain technical information when you visit:
Log Data: This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates/times of your visits.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: I use cookies (small text files stored on your device) to improve your experience, remember your preferences, and analyze how visitors use the site. See the “Cookies” section below for more details.
Analytics Data: I use website analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with my blog—things like which recipes are most popular, how long people spend on the site, and where visitors come from. This helps me create better content for you.
How I Use Your Information
I use the information I collect for the following purposes:
- To communicate with you: Responding to your messages, questions, or recipe requests sent through the contact form
- To improve the website: Understanding which recipes and content resonate with readers so I can create more of what you love
- To send newsletters: If you’ve subscribed, I’ll send you recipe updates, cooking tips, and blog announcements (you can opt out anytime)
- To maintain website security: Protecting against spam, fraud, and abuse
- To analyze website performance: Using aggregated, anonymized data to understand traffic patterns and improve user experience
I will never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device to remember information about your visit. They help make your browsing experience smoother and allow me to understand how people use the site.
Types of Cookies I Use
Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas of the site.
Analytics Cookies: I use services like Google Analytics to collect anonymous information about how visitors use emmayum.com. This includes pages visited, time spent on the site, and traffic sources. This data is aggregated and does not identify you personally.
Preference Cookies: These remember your settings and preferences (like language preferences) to provide a more personalized experience on return visits.
Managing Cookies
You have control over cookies. You can:
- Set your browser to refuse all cookies
- Receive notification when a cookie is being sent
- Delete cookies that have already been set
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this website. To learn how to manage cookies in your browser, visit your browser’s help section.
Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Third-Party Services
To operate this blog, I use certain third-party services that may collect information:
Web Hosting: The site is hosted by a web hosting provider that may collect server logs and technical data for security and performance purposes.
Google Analytics: I use Google Analytics to understand website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics collects data anonymously through cookies. You can learn more about Google’s privacy practices at Google Privacy Policy.
Email Service Provider (if applicable): If you subscribe to my newsletter, your email address is stored with an email service provider (such as Mailchimp, ConvertKit, or similar) to send you updates. These services have their own privacy policies and security measures.
Social Media: Emma Yum may include social sharing buttons (for platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter). When you use these buttons, those platforms may collect information about your visit according to their own privacy policies.
These third-party services may use cookies and collect data according to their own privacy policies. I encourage you to review their policies:
Data Security
I take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. This includes:
- Using secure hosting providers with SSL/TLS encryption
- Limiting access to personal information to only what is necessary
- Regularly updating website software and security measures
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While I strive to protect your information, I cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights and Choices
Access and Control
You have rights regarding your personal information:
Access: You can request a copy of the personal information I hold about you.
Correction: If any information I have is inaccurate or incomplete, you can request that I correct it.
Deletion: You can request that I delete your personal information (subject to legal requirements).
Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from newsletters at any time using the unsubscribe link in emails or by contacting me directly.
Do Not Track: Some browsers have “Do Not Track” features. Currently, there is no industry standard for recognizing these signals, but I respect your privacy preferences.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at contact@emmayum.com or through the contact page.
Children’s Privacy
Emma Yum is a general audience website not directed at children under 13 years of age. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information to me, please contact me immediately at contact@emmayum.com, and I will delete such information.
California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
Right to Know: You can request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information I’ve collected about you.
Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your personal information.
Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the “sale” of personal information. Emma Yum does not sell personal information.
Right to Non-Discrimination: I will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.
To exercise these rights, contact me at contact@emmayum.com. I will verify your identity before processing your request and respond within 45 days.
International Visitors and GDPR Compliance
Emma Yum is based in the United States and primarily serves a US audience. However, if you visit from outside the US, including the European Union, please be aware:
Legal Basis for Processing: I process your personal information based on:
- Your consent (e.g., when you submit a contact form or subscribe to newsletters)
- Legitimate interests (e.g., website analytics to improve content)
Your Rights Under GDPR: If you are in the EU, you have rights including:
- Right to access your data
- Right to rectification
- Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
- Right to withdraw consent
Data Transfers: Your information may be transferred to and stored on servers in the United States. By using this website, you consent to this transfer.
To exercise your GDPR rights, contact me at contact@emmayum.com.
External Links
Emma Yum may contain links to other websites (such as ingredient suppliers, kitchen equipment, or food resources). I am not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. I encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in my practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When I make changes, I will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
For significant changes, I may notify you by:
- Posting a prominent notice on the website
- Sending an email to newsletter subscribers
I encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how I protect your information.
Recipe Content and User-Generated Content
Recipe Attribution: All recipes on Emma Yum are original creations or have been significantly adapted and tested in my kitchen. If you share or republish recipes from this site, please provide proper attribution and a link back to the original post.
Comments and User Content: If you leave comments on the blog, you are responsible for the content you post. By submitting content, you grant me a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your comments on the website. I reserve the right to remove any comments that are inappropriate, offensive, spam, or violate this policy.
Contact Me
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how I handle your personal information, I’d love to hear from you:
Email: contact@emmayum.com
Contact Form: emmayum.com/contact
I read every message and will respond as quickly as possible, usually within 48 hours.
Consent
By using emmayum.com, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
Thank you for trusting me with your privacy while you explore recipes and cooking adventures on Emma Yum. Now let’s get cooking! 🍳
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with US privacy laws, including CCPA, and incorporates GDPR principles for international visitors. For specific legal advice about your privacy rights, please consult with a qualified attorney.