Last updated: October 6, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains what information Weeknight Foodie (“we”, “us”, “our”, running weeknightfoodie.com) collects when you visit this website, how it is used, and the choices you have. By using this website, you agree to the practices described below.
Information We Collect
Information you give us directly. If you contact us by email or through the contact form, we receive your name, email address, and the contents of your message. If you subscribe to our email list, we receive your email address (and first name, if you choose to give it).
Information collected automatically. Like most websites, we collect basic technical information when you visit, including your browser type, device type, pages viewed, time spent on pages, referring website, and an anonymised or truncated IP address. This is collected through cookies and similar technologies (see “Cookies” below).
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to: run and improve this website; understand which recipes and topics readers enjoy; respond to your messages; send email newsletters you have subscribed to; display advertising that helps keep the site free to read; and protect the site against spam, fraud, and abuse. We do not sell your personal information.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. This site uses cookies to: remember basic preferences; measure traffic and content performance (analytics); and support advertising (see “Advertising” below). You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time; the site will still work, though some features may be limited. Where required by law, a cookie consent notice is shown on your first visit, and non-essential cookies are only used with your consent.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use this website (for example, which recipes are most read). Google Analytics uses cookies and collects usage data, which Google processes in accordance with its own privacy policy. IP anonymisation is enabled where available. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Advertising — Mediavine / Journey by Mediavine
This site displays advertising in order to stay free for readers, provided by Mediavine, including its Journey by Mediavine programme, once activated. Advertising partners use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites so they can serve ads that are more relevant to you, measure ad performance, and limit how often you see the same ad. This may include data such as your IP address, browser, device, and pages visited. You can learn more and manage your choices at https://www.mediavine.com/privacy-policy/ and through industry opt-out pages such as https://optout.aboutads.info/ (US) and https://www.youronlinechoices.com/ (EU/UK).
Affiliate Links
Some links on this site are affiliate links to retailers such as Amazon. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate partners may use cookies to track a purchase back to this site for up to the period set by their programme (for Amazon, 24 hours). See our Affiliate Disclosure for full details.
Email List
If you subscribe to our email list, we will send you new recipes and occasional roundups. Emails are sent through our email service provider, which processes your email address for that purpose. Every email contains an unsubscribe link, and you can also contact us at any time to be removed. We never sell or rent our email list.
Embedded Content and Links to Other Websites
Pages on this site may include embedded content (for example, Pinterest pins or videos). Embedded content behaves exactly as if you visited the other website directly, and those websites may collect data about you and use their own cookies. This site also links to other websites we do not control; their privacy practices are their own, so please check their policies.
GDPR (Visitors in the EEA/UK)
If you are in the European Economic Area or the UK, you have the right to: access the personal data we hold about you; ask for it to be corrected or deleted; object to or restrict its processing; withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent; and data portability. Our legal bases for processing are legitimate interests (running and improving the site, analytics, security), consent (email list, non-essential cookies where required), and contract/performance (responding to your messages). To exercise any of these rights, email us via our Contact page and we will respond within 30 days. You also have the right to complain to your local data protection authority.
CCPA / US State Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident (or in another US state with similar rights), you have the right to know what personal information is collected about you, to request its deletion, and to opt out of the “sale” of personal information. We do not sell personal information for money. Advertising cookies may be considered “sharing” under some state laws; you can opt out using the cookie settings on this site and the opt-out links in the Advertising section above. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights. To make a request, contact us via the Contact page.
Children
This website is not directed at children under 13 (or under 16 in the EEA), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us and we will delete it.
Data Retention and Security
Contact messages are kept only as long as needed to deal with your enquiry. Analytics data is retained according to the provider’s standard settings. We use reasonable technical and organisational measures (including site security software and encrypted HTTPS connections) to protect information, but no website can guarantee complete security.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated policy.
Contact
Questions about this policy: see our Contact page or email hello@weeknightfoodie.com.