Welcome to Wild Thistle Kitchen! This privacy policy page aims to inform you about the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information when you visit our website. Please take a moment to carefully read through this policy to understand how we handle and protect your personal information.
Collection of Personal Information
When you visit our website, we may ask for certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you. This may include your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide us when filling out forms.
We might also collect some non-personal info, like your IP address, browser type, and operating system. We use this to spot trends, understand how people move around our site, and get a sense of who’s visiting. It also helps us make the website better and give you a smoother experience.
Use of Personal Information
We might use your personal information for a few different things, including:
- Providing and maintaining our website
- Improving our website and services
- Responding to your inquiries or requests
- Sending newsletters or promotional materials if you have subscribed to them
- Preventing fraudulent activity on our website
We won’t use your personal information for anything else without your consent unless the law requires us to. And we won’t sell your personal information to anyone either.
Cookies
Like many other websites, Wild Thistle Kitchen uses “cookies” to collect information. You can choose to accept or decline these cookies and will be notified whenever a cookie is sent to your computer. Cookies also help us analyze data about webpage traffic and improve our website in order to tailor it to customer needs.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services, such as Google Analytics, to help us understand how visitors interact with our website. These services collect, monitor, and analyze data such as your browsing habits, time spent on the site, and the pages you visit. This information is used to improve the functionality and content of Wild Thistle Kitchen, ensuring a better and more tailored experience for our users.
Please note that these third-party service providers have their own privacy policies regarding how they handle the information they collect. For Google Analytics, you can read their privacy policy here.
Google Adsense Compliance
Wild Thistle Kitchen is fully compliant with Google Adsense policies and guidelines. We ensure that all content on our website adheres to Google’s standards for quality, reliability, and user-friendliness. This includes avoiding prohibited content, ensuring proper ad placements, and maintaining a safe and trustworthy browsing environment for our visitors.
By following these policies, we aim to provide an excellent experience for our users while partnering with advertisers responsibly. We are committed to maintaining the integrity of our website and ensuring that all ads displayed on our site meet Google’s requirements.
Ad Placement
Proper ad placement is essential to ensure a good user experience while maintaining compliance with Google Adsense policies. We follow these guidelines when placing ads on our website:
- Ads are placed in a way that does not interfere with the user's ability to view and interact with content.
- Advertisements are distinguishable from website content and are labeled as such.
- We do not place more than three ad units per page, including no more than one large ad unit (300x600)
- We do not use misleading or deceptive ad placements, such as disguised links or pop-ups.
Security
Safeguarding your personal information is our priority. We implement robust precautions and adhere to industry best practices to ensure your data is not improperly lost, misused, accessed, disclosed, altered, or destroyed.
Links to Other Sites
Our website may include links to other sites that we don’t operate. If you click on a third-party link, it’ll take you to their site. We recommend taking a moment to check out the privacy policy of any site you visit.
While we do our best to provide helpful links, we don’t have control over the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites or services. We're not responsible for the actions, products, services, or content on these sites.
Children's Privacy
Wild Thistle Kitchen does not knowingly collect any personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and become aware that your child has shared personal information with us, please reach out to us immediately. If we identify that a child under the age of 13 has provided personal information, we will promptly remove it from our servers.
Affiliate Program Participation
This Site may engage in affiliate marketing, which is done by embedding tracking links into the website. If you click on a link for an affiliate partnership, a cookie will be placed on your browser to track any sales for purposes of commissions.
This site, wildthistlekitchen.com, Anita Parris Soule, is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and links to Amazon.com. As part of this Amazon Associates program, the Website will post customized links, provided by Amazon, to track the referrals to their website. This program utilizes cookies to track visits for the purposes of assigning commission on these sales. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Mediavine Programmatic Advertising (Ver 1.1)
The Website works with Mediavine to manage third-party interest-based advertising appearing on the Website. Mediavine serves content and advertisements when you visit the Website, which may use first and third-party cookies. A cookie is a small text file which is sent to your computer or mobile device (referred to in this policy as a “device”) by the web server so that a website can remember some information about your browsing activity on the Website.
First party cookies are created by the website that you are visiting. A third-party cookie is frequently used in behavioral advertising and analytics and is created by a domain other than the website you are visiting. Third-party cookies, tags, pixels, beacons and other similar technologies (collectively, “Tags”) may be placed on the Website to monitor interaction with advertising content and to target and optimize advertising. Each internet browser has functionality so that you can block both first and third-party cookies and clear your browser’s cache. The "help" feature of the menu bar on most browsers will tell you how to stop accepting new cookies, how to receive notification of new cookies, how to disable existing cookies and how to clear your browser’s cache. For more information about cookies and how to disable them, you can consult the information at All About Cookies.
Without cookies you may not be able to take full advantage of the Website content and features. Please note that rejecting cookies does not mean that you will no longer see ads when you visit our Site. In the event you opt-out, you will still see non-personalized advertisements on the Website.
The Website collects the following data using a cookie when serving personalized ads:
- IP Address
- Operating System type
- Operating System version
- Device Type
- Language of the website
- Web browser type
- Email (in hashed form)
Mediavine Partners (companies listed below with whom Mediavine shares data) may also use this data to link to other end user information the partner has independently collected to deliver targeted advertisements. Mediavine Partners may also separately collect data about end users from other sources, such as advertising IDs or pixels, and link that data to data collected from Mediavine publishers in order to provide interest-based advertising across your online experience, including devices, browsers and apps. This data includes usage data, cookie information, device information, information about interactions between users and advertisements and websites, geolocation data, traffic data, and information about a visitor’s referral source to a particular website. Mediavine Partners may also create unique IDs to create audience segments, which are used to provide targeted advertising.
If you would like more information about this practice and to know your choices to opt-in or opt-out of this data collection, please visit National Advertising Initiative opt out page. You may also visit Digital Advertising Alliance website and Network Advertising Initiative website to learn more information about interest-based advertising. You may download the AppChoices app at Digital Advertising Alliance’s AppChoices app to opt out in connection with mobile apps, or use the platform controls on your mobile device to opt out.
For specific information about Mediavine Partners, the data each collects and their data collection and privacy policies, please visit Mediavine Partners.(Edit)
Mediavine Advertising Privacy Notice v. 1.2
Mediavine works with this site to support the delivery of ads that align with your interests. It collects information about your online activities and browsing information, including websites you visit, pages you view, search terms, the apps you use, the language and device you use, location, and emails from newsletter sign ups. This information is then passed to partners to enable them to display interest based advertising to you.
This Notice is specific to Mediavine and explains how Mediavine collects, uses, shares, or sells your personal information when you visit this site or sign up for a newsletter managed by Mediavine. This website must disclose any collection, use, sharing or sale of personal data beyond the services provided by Mediavine in its own privacy notice (above) and comply with relevant privacy laws.
What personal data does Mediavine collect?
Mediavine may collect:
- IP Address (unique address that identifies your computer or phone on the internet)
- Location (country, city, state)
- Operating System (e.g., Windows or Mac)
- Device Information (hardware, platform, location and carrier data)
- Language of the Website or Browser
- Web Browser Type (e.g., Chrome, Firefox or Safari)
- Email address
When you visit this site, Mediavine uses cookies and similar technologies, such as pixels and tags, to collect your information about your behavior on this site and other websites you visit, across your devices. These tools track preferences, website visits and activities, interactions with emails and ads, and evaluate effectiveness of emails and ads and record which ads have been shown to you to enable the delivery of interest based ads on this site. To learn more, please visit https://www.allaboutcookies.org; ICO - What are cookies and similar technologies; https://learnwebanalytics.com/whats-the-difference-between-a-cookie-a-pixel-and-a-tag.
In some cases, Mediavine may manage a site’s newsletter. Mediavine collects your email directly from you through the newsletter sign up form, and will request your consent to use your email for interest based advertising. Your email will be converted into hashed format – a unique set of numbers and letters representing your email – before being sent to partners. If you no longer wish to receive this newsletter, you may unsubscribe at any time using the “Unsubscribe” button.
Does Mediavine share or sell my personal information for interest based advertising
Yes, Mediavine will use, share, license, sell or otherwise disclose your personal information to our partners to enable interest based advertising to be displayed to you on this site. Through the bidstream, an online marketplace, Mediavine shares data, such as ad location, site content, and your personal information with advertisers. Using this information, advertisers bid for ad space, and the winning bidder gets to display their ad to you on this site.
Mediavine may share your personal data with partners to create a universal (unique) identifier linked to your online behavior and preferences. This identifier is added to the bid request to improve the targeting of interest based ads. Mediavine and its partners may also combine your personal data collected from your interaction with this site with your data that they have collected from other sources to create a profile of your interests and behaviors to provide interest based advertising across your online experience, including devices, browsers, and applications. Mediavine could also license your personal data from its partners to enrich the information in its bid request to advertisers.
To learn more about Mediavine partners, visit https://www.mediavine.com/ad-partners.
How can I opt out of interest based advertising?
To opt out of interest based advertising on this site, you may take the following actions:
Cookie Consent – For EU/UK visitors
On first visit to the site, you may reject the use of cookies through the cookie consent banner, shown only where legally required. If you initially accept the use of cookies, but change your mind, you can access the banner by clicking “Update Privacy Settings” at the bottom of the home page to change your preferences at any time.
Disabling Cookies
To learn more about cookies and how to disable them for interest based advertising, visit All About Cookies. Most browsers provide options in their menu to stop accepting new cookies, alert you to new cookies, disable cookies, and clear your browser’s cache or storage. Be aware that blocking cookies may affect your site experience, and essential cookies cannot be disabled as these are necessary for the website to function.
Opting Out Using Other Tools
Use the following tools to opt out of receiving interest-based advertising:
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) WebChoice Tool: https://optout.aboutads.info
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): https://thenai.org/opt-out
- Ad Choices (EDAA): https://www.youronlinechoices.com
- Ad Choices (DAAC): https://youradchoices.ca/en/tools
- AppChoices (Mobile Device): https://youradchoices.ca/en/tools
- Global Privacy Control (GPC): https://globalprivacycontrol.org
Opt-Out Rights in Certain US States
If you reside in certain US states, you have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal data. A “Do Not Sell or Share My Information” button can be found at the bottom of the home page, where required.
Seeing Ads After Opting Out or Disabling Ads
Disabling cookies or opting out of the sales or sharing of personal data for advertising does not mean you won’t see ads on this website. It means the ads you see will not be personalized to your online behavior and interests.
What are my data protection rights?
Under data protection laws in the EU, UK and certain US states, you may have the right to delete, access, request a copy, and correct your personal information. If you’d like to exercise these rights related to the services we provide to this website, please contact Mediavine at privacy@mediavine.com.
Will Mediavine transfer my personal data to the US?
Yes. Mediavine transfers your data to the US for processing and storage. To safeguard this transfer, Mediavine enters into agreements known as Standard Contractual Clauses with our vendors and partners to ensure your data is protected according to EU or UK privacy standards.
How does Mediavine protect my personal information?
Mediavine has implemented technical and organizational security measures appropriate to the risk to the personal data. Despite our safeguards and efforts, no internet transmission can be 100% secure.
How long does Mediavine keep my personal information?
Where Mediavine processes personal data to enable interest based advertising, we will continue to process until you ask us to stop.
How can I contact Mediavine if I have questions about this notice or its services to this website?
Please contact us at Privacy@mediavine.com, or you may write to us at: 159 W. 25th St., Suite #427, New York, NY 10001.
Your Rights
You have the right to access, update, or delete any personal information we have collected about you. Additionally, you can choose to unsubscribe from our communications or newsletters at any time. To exercise these rights, simply reach out to us at [email address] with your request, and we’ll be happy to assist you.
Changes to Our Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to align with changes in our practices or to comply with evolving legal requirements. By continuing to use our site after any updates, you acknowledge and accept the terms of the revised policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Privacy Policy, feel free to reach out to us at wildthistlekitchen@gmail.com. Your privacy matters to us, and we’re here to help with any questions or concerns you might have.