Privacy Policy
Effective Date: December 17, 2025
Welcome to JuliaMadeIt.com (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “the Site”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, or interact with us in any way. By using JuliaMadeIt.com, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
JuliaMadeIt.com is a personal food blog run by Julia, dedicated to sharing approachable recipes, kitchen stories, and culinary inspiration. Our audience includes home cooks, food enthusiasts, and anyone seeking delicious, easy-to-follow recipes. We are based in the United States and primarily serve a US audience.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide better services to our visitors and newsletter subscribers. The types of information we collect include:
- Personal Information You Provide:
- Email Address: When you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us via our Contact Page, you may provide your email address.
- Name (Optional): You may choose to provide your name when subscribing or contacting us, but it is not required.
- Automatically Collected Information:
- Usage Data: We may collect information about your device and how you interact with our Site, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates/times of your visits. This data is collected through standard web analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to help us understand our audience and improve our content.
- Cookies: Like most websites, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, remember your preferences, and analyze site traffic. See our Cookie Policy below for more details.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To send you our email newsletter if you have subscribed
- To respond to your inquiries or feedback submitted via our Contact Page
- To improve our website, recipes, and user experience
- To monitor and analyze usage and trends to better understand how our audience interacts with the Site
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or security concerns
4. How We Share Your Information
We respect your privacy and do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, sending newsletters, or analyzing site usage (e.g., email newsletter platforms, analytics providers). These providers are obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the services we request.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
- Business Transfers: In the unlikely event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. You will be notified via a prominent notice on our Site of any change in ownership or use of your personal information.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how visitors use our Site
- Improve the performance and content of our Site
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our Site. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.
6. Email Newsletter
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will use your email address to send you periodic updates, recipes, and news from JuliaMadeIt.com. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any newsletter email or by contacting us at [email protected].
We use a reputable third-party email service provider to manage our newsletter subscriptions and mailings. Your email address is stored securely and is not shared with other parties.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We encourage you to use caution when sharing information online.
8. Children’s Privacy
JuliaMadeIt.com is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected]. We will promptly delete such information from our records.
9. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience or reference. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
10. Your Rights and Choices
- Access and Correction: You may request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us at [email protected].
- Opt-Out: You may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by following the instructions in our emails or contacting us directly.
- Cookies: You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
11. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. If you unsubscribe from our newsletter, your email address will be removed from our mailing list promptly.
12. International Visitors
JuliaMadeIt.com is based in the United States and intended for US visitors. If you access the Site from outside the US, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page with a new “Effective Date” at the top. Your continued use of the Site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact Julia at:
- Email: [email protected]
- Contact Form: /contact
15. Additional Information for California Residents
California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). While JuliaMadeIt.com does not sell your personal information, you may request information about the categories of personal information we collect and how it is used. To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected].
16. Acceptance of This Policy
By using JuliaMadeIt.com, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.
Thank you for trusting JuliaMadeIt.com with your privacy. Happy cooking!