Privacy policy

Effective Date: 12/11/2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to theamateurbaker.com (“we,” “us,” “our”). Your privacy is important to us, and this Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

By using theamateurbaker.com, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information from you in various ways, including:

Personal Data: Name, email address, or any other information you voluntarily provide when you subscribe to our newsletter, comment on blog posts, or contact us.
Usage Data: Information such as your IP address, browser type, access times, and the pages you visit may be automatically collected when you visit the website.
Cookies: We may use cookies to enhance your experience, including remembering your preferences and analyzing site traffic. You can modify your browser settings to refuse cookies, but some features of the site may not function properly without them.

3. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect may be used to:

Provide and maintain the site.
Send newsletters or updates to users who subscribe to our mailing list. Subscribers will receive a weekly newsletter, and their subscription is confirmed by email verification.
Respond to comments, inquiries, or requests.
Improve our site, services, and user experience.
Monitor site traffic and usage trends.
Advertising and Analytics: We may use your data for advertising purposes, including integration with Google AdSense to display relevant ads and track their performance. Google AdSense may use cookies and web beacons to collect information as part of ad serving on our website. This may include information about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:

Service Providers: We may share data with third-party service providers to assist us in operating the website, conducting business, or serving you (such as hosting services or email delivery providers).
Advertising Partners: We may share certain data with advertising networks, including Google AdSense, to serve relevant ads. Google AdSense may collect information through cookies and other technologies. You can learn more about how Google uses data by visiting Google’s Privacy & Terms site.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information when required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no online system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

The right to access the personal information we hold about you.
The right to request that we correct or delete your information.
The right to object to or restrict certain data processing activities.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

8. Advertising and Cookies

Our site uses cookies and other tracking technologies to provide a personalized advertising experience through Google AdSense. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. For more information on how Google uses cookies, please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.