Who we are

Our website address is: https://laidbackbites.com.

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Media

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.

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.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.

Embedded content from other websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

Who we share your data with

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

How long we retain your data

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

What rights you have over your data

If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Where your data is sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

Privacy Policy for Laid Back Bites

Effective Date: 12/9/24

At Laid Back Bites (“we,” “us,” or “our”), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, [Your Website URL] (“the Site”), and engage with our content, services, and features.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide, such as:

Your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us.
Additional details you may provide in comments, forms, or other interactions.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

Your IP address, browser type, and operating system.
Pages you visit, time spent on the Site, and referring website.
Cookies and similar tracking technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide and improve the Site and its content.
Respond to inquiries or comments you submit.
Send newsletters, updates, or promotional materials (only if you’ve opted in).
Analyze traffic and user behavior to enhance your experience.
Comply with legal obligations and prevent unauthorized activity.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Analyze site traffic and user interactions.
Store preferences for a more personalized experience.
Serve relevant ads through third-party advertising networks (e.g., Google AdSense).

You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. However, we may share information with third parties in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: To perform services such as hosting, analytics, and email distribution.
Advertising Partners: To display relevant ads through Google AdSense or similar platforms.
Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations or protect the rights, safety, or property of others.

5. Third-Party Links

Our Site may include links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

6. Your Data Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request corrections to your personal information.
Request deletion of your personal information.
Opt-out of data processing or withdraw consent where applicable.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at [Your Email Address].

7. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of online transmission or storage is 100% secure.

8. Children’s Privacy

This Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

9. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.