Privacy Policy
Sights and Bites with Lucy, accessible at https://sightsandbites.co.uk/ (“Website”), operates under the following privacy policy (“Privacy Policy”).
I value your privacy and am dedicated to safeguarding it. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information collected and how it may be used. It applies exclusively to this Website.
Information Collected and Usage
Mediavine Programmatic Advertising
This Website collaborates with Mediavine to manage third-party interest-based advertising. Mediavine may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to serve relevant content and ads. A cookie is a small data file sent to your device to remember your browsing preferences.
You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies. However, declining cookies does not eliminate advertisements on the Website; you will still see non-personalized ads.
For more details on Mediavine’s data practices and how to opt-out, visit the Network Advertising Initiative.
Information You Provide Voluntarily
I may collect personal details such as your name and email when you leave a comment, subscribe to the newsletter, or submit a contact form.
Information from Third Parties
I may receive data about you from external sources, including comment platforms like Disqus or social media integrations.
Automatically-Collected Data
Certain details, such as IP address, browser type, operating system, referring website, pages visited, and timestamps, are automatically logged when you browse the Website. Actions like clicking links may also be recorded.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Website may use both session and persistent cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Session cookies expire once the browser is closed, while persistent cookies remain until deleted.
How Your Information is Utilised
Collected data may be used for the following purposes:
- Operating and maintaining the Website
- Customizing the Website experience for you
- Sending newsletters or promotional content
- Responding to comments and inquiries
- Monitoring and analyzing Website performance
- Preventing fraudulent or unauthorized activities
Sharing of Personal Information
Your data is not shared without explicit authorization, except in circumstances required by law or business transfers.
The Website currently employs these third-party services:
- Google Analytics – Analyzes website traffic and user interactions, including IP addresses.
- MailChimp – Manages email subscriptions and newsletter distribution.
This list may change over time as additional services are integrated.
Anonymous Data Usage
Aggregated anonymous data may be used for analytics, marketing, or research purposes. This includes data collected from cookies and traffic statistics.
Public Information
If you post a comment, certain information, such as your username and avatar, may be publicly visible. Your email address, however, remains private.
Cookies and Advertising
Cookies are used to store visitor preferences, track engagement, and optimize content. You can manage cookie settings in your browser, though some Website functions may be affected.
Advertising and Affiliate Marketing
- The Website partners with third-party advertisers that may collect data through cookies for personalized ad targeting.
- The Website may engage in affiliate marketing, embedding tracking links that store cookies to monitor purchases made through these links.
Email Newsletters
If you subscribe to the newsletter, tracking pixels may be embedded in emails to monitor engagement, such as email opens or link clicks. Your data remains private and is not shared with third parties.
Your Rights Regarding Personal Data
- Opt-out – Unsubscribe from email communications by following the link in emails or contacting me directly.
- Access – Request a copy of the personal data I hold about you.
- Update – Contact me to correct or modify your personal information.
- Erase – Request deletion of your personal data, except in cases where retention is legally required.
Sensitive Information
Do not submit sensitive data (e.g., financial details, health records) to the Website. Any submitted sensitive data falls under this Privacy Policy.
Contact Information
For any privacy-related inquiries, please contact me through the contact form on the website.