1. Introduction
The Daring Gourmet, found at https://daringgourmet.com (“Website”), respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to explain what types of personal information we may collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and the rights you may have under applicable privacy laws, including the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), and the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) for Virginia residents.
By using this Website, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when interacting with the Website. For example, you may provide your name, email address, or other contact information when leaving comments, subscribing to newsletters, or submitting a contact form.
In addition to information you provide, the Website automatically collects certain technical information about your device and interaction with our Website. This includes your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, the pages you access, time spent on pages, and other website usage data. This information is collected using cookies, tracking pixels, and similar technologies.
We also use third-party services that may collect or process your information on our behalf. These services include Google Analytics (privacy policy) to analyze website usage, Raptive (privacy statement) for advertising purposes, and Flodesk (privacy policy) for email newsletter delivery. Each third-party service is bound by its own privacy practices, and we encourage you to review their respective policies.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to operate and maintain the Website, provide you with updates and newsletters, respond to inquiries or comments, and enhance your experience on the Website. Additionally, we may use information to track and measure advertising performance, personalize content, and prevent unauthorized or illegal activity.
Where applicable under the GDPR, we rely on one or more legal bases for processing your personal information. These include your consent, our legitimate interest in maintaining and improving the Website, and legal obligations we may have.
4. Sharing Information with Third Parties
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share information with third-party service providers only as necessary to provide the Website’s services or to operate certain functionalities, such as email delivery and analytics. For example, we use Flodesk to deliver newsletters, Google Analytics to analyze site usage, and Raptive to serve ads.
We may also share personal information in the event of a business transfer, merger, or acquisition, or as required by law. Anonymous or aggregated data, which cannot reasonably be used to identify you, may also be shared with third parties for marketing, advertising, or research purposes.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies may be session-based, which expire when you close your browser, or persistent, which remain on your device until deleted. These technologies allow us to remember your preferences, analyze usage patterns, serve personalized content, and measure advertising effectiveness.
You may manage cookies using your web browser settings. Blocking cookies may impact the functionality of some features of the Website. For guidance on managing cookies, please refer to the following resources:
6. Your Rights
GDPR Rights (EEA Residents): If you are a resident of the European Economic Area, you have the right to access your personal data, request corrections to inaccurate information, request erasure, restrict processing, and withdraw your consent at any time. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
CCPA/CPRA Rights (California Residents): California residents may request to know what personal information we have collected, request that we delete personal information, opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information, and are entitled to non-discrimination for exercising these rights.
VCDPA Rights (Virginia Residents – Optional Reference): If you are a resident of Virginia, you have the right to know what personal data is collected about you, correct inaccuracies, request deletion, opt-out of the processing of your personal data for targeted advertising, and opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal data. You also have the right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights.
To exercise any of these rights, you may email us at daringgourmet@yahoo.com.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including compliance with legal obligations. For example, newsletter information may be retained for up to three years after the last engagement, comments may be retained indefinitely unless removed, and Analytics data collected through Google Analytics is retained for up to 26 months. Cookies are retained per their individual expiration dates.
8. Children’s Privacy
The Website does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13 (for U.S. compliance under COPPA) or under 16 (for GDPR compliance). If a parent or guardian believes that we have collected personal information from a child without consent, please contact us at daringgourmet@yahoo.com, and we will take reasonable steps to remove such information promptly.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on the Website with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
Contacting Us
If you have any questions about this Policy, or the practices of this Site, please contact us at daringgourmet@yahoo.com, or write to us at The Daring Gourmet, 126 Ballard St #441, Yorktown, VA 23690, United States.
Terms of Use
1. Introduction
Welcome to The Daring Gourmet, found at https://daringgourmet.com (“Website”). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this Website.
These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy (see above) and any other legal notices published on the Website, govern your access and use of the content, services, and functionality provided by The Daring Gourmet.
2. Use of Content
All content on the Website, including recipes, images, blog posts, and other materials (collectively, “Content”), is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. This Content is provided for your personal, non-commercial use only.
You may not:
- Reproduce, distribute, or publicly display any Content without written permission.
- Use automated systems (robots, spiders, scrapers, crawlers) to access or copy Content.
- Modify, create derivative works from, or commercially exploit any Content.
All rights are reserved by The Daring Gourmet unless otherwise stated.
3. Affiliate Links and Advertising
The Website participates in affiliate marketing programs, including the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. This means that if you click on certain links and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.
We also display advertising through third-party providers such as Raptive. These providers may collect certain data, including IP addresses, to deliver relevant advertisements. For more information about how these providers use data, please refer to their privacy policies:
4. User Conduct
By using the Website, you agree not to:
- Upload, post, or transmit any harmful, unlawful, or offensive content.
- Attempt unauthorized access to the Website, our servers, or other users’ information.
- Interfere with the operation of the Website or bypass technical security measures.
All user-submitted comments are subject to moderation, and we reserve the right to remove content that violates these Terms.
5. Disclaimers
The content on this Website is provided for informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, The Daring Gourmet does not guarantee that the Content is complete, correct, or up-to-date.
We are not responsible for any third-party websites linked from the Website, the practices of advertisers, or any third-party services used to deliver newsletters or other content. Use the Website at your own risk.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Daring Gourmet, its owners, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Website. This includes any loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses.
Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the Website is to discontinue use.
7. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms of Use at any time. Material changes will be posted on the Website with a revised “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Website constitutes your acceptance of any changes.
8. Governing Principles
These Terms are intended to provide clear guidance for using The Daring Gourmet Website. While they do not constitute a governing law clause, they are intended to ensure fair use of content, protect intellectual property, and provide transparency about advertising and affiliate practices.
If you have any questions about the Terms of Use please contact us at daringgourmet@yahoo.com, or write to us at The Daring Gourmet, 126 Ballard St #441, Yorktown, VA 23690, United States.
Effective Date: May 7, 2018
Last Updated: January 6, 2026
