Privacy Policy
Tessie Recipes
Last Updated: 05/21/2025
Welcome to Our Privacy Policy
¡Hola! I’m Tessie Martinez, and welcome to Tessie Recipes. Just like I believe in transparency with my cooking methods and ingredients, I want to be completely transparent about how I handle your personal information when you visit my blog.
This Privacy Policy explains what information I collect when you visit tessierecipes.com, how I use that information, and what choices you have. I’ve written this in plain language because legal jargon shouldn’t be as complicated as perfecting the perfect mole recipe!
When you visit Tessie Recipes, you’re joining a community of food lovers who share my passion for Mexican-American fusion cooking. I respect your privacy just as much as I respect the traditional recipes passed down from my Abuela Rosa, and I’m committed to protecting the personal information you share with me.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out—I’m always happy to chat about food, family, or how I handle your data!
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
When you interact with Tessie Recipes, you might choose to share information with me in several ways:
Comments on Recipes: When you leave comments on my blog posts, I collect your name, email address, and the content of your comment. I love hearing about your cooking adventures and recipe modifications!
Contact Forms: If you reach out through my contact form, I’ll collect your name, email address, and any message you send. Whether you’re sharing a family recipe story or asking for cooking advice, I read every message personally.
Newsletter Signup: If you subscribe to receive my latest recipes and cooking tips, I’ll collect your email address and any preferences you share about the types of recipes you’re most interested in.
Information Automatically Collected
Like most websites, Tessie Recipes automatically collects certain information when you visit:
Basic Usage Data: I collect information about how you use my website, such as which recipes you view, how long you spend reading posts, and which pages are most popular. This helps me understand what content my community finds most helpful.
Device and Browser Information: I collect basic technical information about your device, browser type, operating system, and IP address. This helps ensure my recipes display properly on your device.
Location Information: I may collect general location information (like your city or region) to better understand my audience and customize content accordingly.
How We Use Your Information
I use the information I collect to create the best possible experience for my recipe-loving community:
Providing Content and Services: To display my recipes, respond to your comments, and send you newsletters if you’ve subscribed.
Improving the Website: To understand which recipes are most popular, identify technical issues, and make my blog more user-friendly for home cooks everywhere.
Community Building: To foster conversations in the comments section and connect with fellow food enthusiasts who share my passion for Mexican-American fusion cooking.
Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations, and to protect my website and community from spam or harmful activity.
I never sell your personal information to third parties. Your data isn’t a commodity to me—it’s part of building a genuine community around the joy of cooking.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Tessie Recipes uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Think of cookies like the little notes I keep in my recipe box—they help me remember your preferences and make your next visit even better.
Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly, like remembering if you’re logged in to leave comments.
Analytics Cookies: I use services like Google Analytics to understand how visitors use my site. This helps me know which recipes are most popular and how I can improve the user experience.
Social Media Cookies: If you share my recipes on social media or interact with social media buttons on my site, those platforms may set cookies on your device.
Managing Cookies: You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies might affect your ability to fully enjoy all features of Tessie Recipes.
Third-Party Services
To provide the best possible experience, I work with trusted third-party services:
Web Hosting: My website is hosted by a reputable hosting provider who may have access to server logs and basic usage data.
Email Services: If you subscribe to my newsletter, your email address is stored with my email service provider to send you recipes and cooking tips.
Analytics: I use Google Analytics to understand how people use my website. Google may collect and process your data according to their privacy policy.
Social Media Integration: My website may include social media sharing buttons and embedded content from platforms like Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook.
Comment System: Comments are managed through WordPress, which may store your information according to their privacy practices.
Each of these services has their own privacy policies, and I encourage you to review them to understand how they handle your data.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
I don’t sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others. However, I may share your information in limited circumstances:
With Your Consent: If you explicitly agree to share your information for a specific purpose.
Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help me operate my website, but only to the extent necessary and under strict confidentiality agreements.
Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of my website and community.
Business Transfers: In the unlikely event that I sell or transfer my blog, your information may be part of that transaction, but any new owner would be bound by this privacy policy.
Data Security
I take protecting your personal information as seriously as I take food safety in my kitchen. I implement reasonable security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
However, just like I can’t guarantee that every recipe will turn out perfectly for every cook, I can’t guarantee absolute security for data transmitted over the internet. I do my best to protect your information, but I encourage you to be cautious about what personal information you share online.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
California Residents (CCPA Rights)
If you’re a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:
- Right to Know: You can request information about the personal information I collect, use, disclose, and sell.
- Right to Delete: You can request that I delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (though I don’t sell personal information).
- Non-Discrimination: I won’t discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
All Users
Regardless of your location, you can:
- Access Your Data: Request a copy of the personal information I have about you.
- Correct Your Data: Ask me to correct any inaccurate information.
- Delete Your Data: Request that I delete your personal information.
- Unsubscribe: Opt-out of my newsletter at any time using the unsubscribe link in emails.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the information provided at the end of this policy.
Children’s Privacy
Tessie Recipes is designed for general audiences and families, but I don’t knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If you’re a parent and believe your child has provided personal information to my website, please contact me so I can delete that information.
International Users
If you’re visiting Tessie Recipes from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country. By using my website, you consent to this transfer.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Just like I sometimes update my recipes to make them even better, I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in my practices or applicable laws. When I make significant changes, I’ll post a notice on my website and update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy.
I encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how I protect your information.
Contact Me
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal information, or just want to chat about cooking, I’d love to hear from you! You can reach me at:
Email: contact@tessierecipes.com
I personally read and respond to all privacy-related inquiries, usually within a few days (just like how I try to respond to recipe questions in my comments section!).
¡Gracias for being part of the Tessie Recipes community, and happy cooking!
