Privacy Policy

Introduction

JM Treats & Eats ("we," "our," or "us") values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit jmtreats.com (the "Site").

Information We Collect

Analytics Data

We use Google Analytics 4 (via Google Tag Manager) to collect:

• IP address (anonymized)
• Device and browser information
• Pages viewed and time spent on site
• Geographic location (city/country level)
• Referral source (how you found our site)

Pinterest Tag

We use the Pinterest Tag to collect:

• Browser and device information
• Pages visited and interactions with recipes/products
• This helps us understand how our content is discovered and shared on Pinterest

Affiliate Links

We participate in the Amazon Associates Program. When you click affiliate links:

• Amazon may collect data about your clicks and purchases
• We receive commission information but do NOT receive your personal data
• See our Affiliate Disclaimer on product pages

Newsletter (Future)

If you opt-in to our newsletter, we collect:

• Email address
• Name (optional)
• Subscription preferences
• You can unsubscribe anytime via email link

How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

• Improve site performance and user experience
• Understand which recipes and content are most popular
• Measure how our content is discovered on Pinterest
• Send newsletter updates (with your explicit consent, future)
• Comply with legal obligations

We do NOT:

• Sell your personal information
• Share your email with third parties (future newsletter)
• Collect payment information (we don't sell products directly)

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Google Analytics Cookies

• _ga (2 years) - Distinguishes users
• _gid (24 hours) - Distinguishes users
• _gat (1 minute) - Throttles request rate

Pinterest Cookies

• _pinterest_ct_ua - Tracks conversions
• _pin_unauth - Tracks anonymous users

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect site functionality.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google Analytics 4 - Google Privacy Policy
• Pinterest Tag - Pinterest Privacy Policy
• Amazon Associates - Amazon Privacy Notice

These services have their own privacy policies and may collect data independently.

Your Privacy Rights

GDPR (European Users)

• Right to access your data
• Right to deletion ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing

CCPA (California Users)

• Right to know what data we collect
• Right to delete your data
• Right to opt-out of data sales (we do not sell data)

To exercise these rights, email us at: jmtreatsandeats@gmail.com

Data Retention

• Google Analytics: 14 months (default)
• Newsletter data: Until you unsubscribe (future)

Children's Privacy

Our site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Modified" date.

Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights: