Who we are
This privacy policy applies to Beestrot.com, a cooking blog run by Jean Louis.
What data we collect and why
Member registration
When you create an account on Beestrot, we collect your email address and your name or username. This is the only personal data we store directly. We use it solely to manage your account and allow you to save favourite recipes.
Comments
When you leave a comment, we collect your name, email address, and optionally your website. Your IP address and browser information are also recorded for spam detection. If you opt in, your name and email are saved in cookies for one year so you do not have to fill them in again. Your email address may be sent to Gravatar to display a profile picture alongside your comment. Once a comment is approved, your name and comment are visible publicly.
Login cookies
When you log in, we set cookies to remember your session. Login cookies last two days. If you select “Remember Me”, your login persists for two weeks.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
Third-party advertising and cookies
Beestrot displays ads served by Google AdSense and Mediavine. These services set their own cookies to serve relevant advertising based on your browsing behaviour. We do not control these cookies. For more information, see the Google Privacy Policy and Mediavine Privacy Policy.
Amazon affiliate links
Some links on Beestrot are Amazon affiliate links. When you click one, Amazon may set cookies to track the referral. We earn a small commission if you make a purchase, at no extra cost to you. See the Amazon Privacy Notice for details.
Embedded content
Some articles include embedded content from third-party sites such as YouTube. These sites may collect data and set cookies independently, particularly if you are logged in to those services.
Who we share your data with
The data registered on our server is never rented or sold. We value privacy.
How long we keep your data
Account data is kept for as long as your account is active. Comments and their metadata are kept indefinitely to allow moderated follow-up comments. You can request deletion at any time.
Your rights
You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you, or ask for it to be deleted, by contacting us. Registered users can view and edit their profile directly from their account page.
Contact
For any privacy-related request, contact us via the contact page on Beestrot.com.
