Welcome to TheTrendyMenu.com. Your privacy is paramount to us, and we are dedicated to safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information during your visit to our website. We encourage you to read this policy thoroughly to understand our practices concerning your personal data and how we will manage it.
Effective Date: August 7, 2025
At The Trendy Menu (www.thetrendymenu.com), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data. By using this site, you agree to the practices described below.
We’re committed to protecting your information — with love, transparency, and no shady behavior. 💖
1. Who We Are
The Trendy Menu is a food and wellness blog that provides recipes, nutrition tips, product reviews, and lifestyle content. Our website address is: https://www.thetrendymenu.com.
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal and non-personal information when you visit or interact with our site:
Personal Information (you voluntarily provide):
- Name and email address (if you leave a comment, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us)
- IP address
- Any additional details you choose to share
Automatically Collected (via cookies & tracking tools):
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
- Geographic location (approximate)
- Interactions with ads or affiliate links
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to your messages or inquiries
- Send newsletters and updates (only if you subscribe)
- Improve our website and content based on user behavior
- Monitor and analyze ad performance
- Prevent spam, fraud, and abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Comments & User-Generated Content
When visitors leave comments on blog posts, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
Your comments may be publicly visible and indexed by search engines.
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies 🍪
This site uses cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies help us understand how you use our site, deliver relevant ads, and remember your preferences.
We use:
- Google Analytics
- Mediavine or other ad partners (for personalized ad delivery)
- Email marketing tools (like ConvertKit or MailerLite)
- Affiliate link tracking (Amazon, ShareASale, etc.)
You can disable cookies in your browser settings. For EU visitors, we display a cookie consent banner in compliance with GDPR.
6. Third-Party Ads & Affiliates
This blog works with ad networks and affiliate programs that may collect data for ad personalization or performance analysis. These partners may include:
- Google AdSense
- Mediavine (or Raptive/SHE Media)
- Amazon Associates
- ShareASale
- RewardStyle (LTK)
- Other trusted partners
These third parties may use cookies, tracking pixels, and similar tools to deliver ads and measure engagement. We do not control their data practices — please refer to their individual privacy policies.
7. Email Subscriptions
If you opt-in to our newsletter or freebies, we collect your email address and first name (if provided). We use this information only to send you relevant content and updates.
You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of our emails. We will never sell or share your email with third parties for marketing.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy — or as required by law. You may request deletion of your data at any time.
9. Your Rights (Especially for EU & California Visitors)
Under GDPR and CCPA, you have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Correct or update your information
- Request data deletion
- Object to certain uses (like marketing)
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, email us at: support@thetrendymenu.com
We will respond within 30 days, as required by law.
10. Protecting Children’s Privacy
This site is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe your child has submitted personal info, please contact us immediately for removal.
11. Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. However, no website can guarantee 100% security.
12. Links to Other Websites
We may link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies before submitting information.
13. Updates to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with a new “Effective Date.” Continued use of the site signifies your acceptance of these updates.
14. Contact Us
Have questions about your data or our privacy practices?
📧 Email: support@thetrendymenu.com
🌐 Website: www.thetrendymenu.com
