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.
If you subscribe to our newsletter, you may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our emails.
4. Sharing Information with Third Parties
We may share certain personal information with third-party service providers and advertising partners to operate the Website, deliver newsletters, analyze website traffic, display advertisements, and measure advertising performance. These third parties include Flodesk for email delivery, Google Analytics for website analytics, and Raptive for advertising.
Certain advertising-related disclosures may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of personal information under applicable state privacy laws, even when no personal information is sold in exchange for money. Where required by applicable law, visitors may exercise their rights to opt out of these activities through the privacy choices provided on the Website.
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.
Advertising Through Raptive
CMI Marketing, Inc., d/b/a Raptive (“Raptive”) is a service provider of this Site for the purposes of placing advertising on the Site, and Raptive will collect and use certain data for advertising purposes. To learn more about Raptive’s data usage, click here: https://raptive.com/creator-advertising-privacy-statement
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:
Third-Party Tracking Technologies
We and our third-party service providers and advertising partners may use cookies, tracking pixels, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about how visitors interact with the Website. This information may include device and browser information, pages visited, interactions with content and advertisements, and other usage information.
Google Analytics helps us understand Website traffic and visitor interactions. Raptive and its advertising partners may use tracking technologies to display advertisements, measure advertising performance, and, where permitted by applicable law, deliver advertising based on visitors’ interests and activity across websites.
Some third parties may collect information directly through technologies used on the Website and process that information according to their own privacy policies.
Advertising Privacy Choices
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information or its use for targeted advertising.
Our advertising partner, Raptive, provides a “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link for eligible visitors. Where available on the Website, you can select this link to exercise applicable advertising privacy choices. Opting out may restrict personalized advertising and certain related uses of your information through Raptive. It does not necessarily prevent advertisements from appearing or stop data collection by other services, such as Google Analytics. You may also manage or block cookies through your browser settings, as described above. Depending on applicable law and the privacy controls available on the Website, additional choices may be provided.
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 for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including operating and maintaining the Website, providing requested services, complying with legal obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing our legal rights. The length of time we retain information may vary depending on the type of information collected, the purposes for which it is used, the sensitivity of the information, the potential risks associated with retaining it, and any applicable legal or regulatory requirements. When personal information is no longer reasonably necessary for these purposes, we will delete or anonymize it, unless continued retention is required or permitted by applicable law.
If you have questions about how long we retain your personal information, please contact us at daringgourmet@yahoo.com.
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
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. Affiliate marketing partners, including Amazon Associates, may use cookies or similar technologies to track referrals from links on the Website and attribute qualifying purchases for commission purposes.
For more information about Amazon Associates, please see the Amazon Associates policies.
4. Advertising
The Website displays advertisements through Raptive. For information about advertising-related data collection and privacy practices, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
5. Consent to Data Collection
These Terms of Service incorporate our Privacy Policy, which discloses how we, our vendors and our service providers collect and use data when you use the Site. By using this Site, you hereby consent to the collection and use of data by us, our vendors and our service providers as described in the Privacy Policy (including any links to other policies therein). You can opt out of the use of your data for cross-contextual advertising at any time by following the opt-out instructions in the Privacy Policy or clicking the provided links on the Site.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Limitation of Liability
YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WE, OR OUR VENDORS OR SERVICE PROVIDERS (COLLECTIVELY, “WE” OR “US”), SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE WEBSITE. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF ANY OF US EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE TOTAL AMOUNT PAID OR PAYABLE TO RAPTIVE BY YOU FOR THE WEBSITE DURING THE SIX-MONTH PERIOD PRIOR TO THE ACT, OMISSION, OR OCCURRENCE GIVING RISE TO SUCH LIABILITY; OR (B) ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100). THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS SUBSECTION SHALL APPLY TO ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, STATUTE, TORT, OR OTHERWISE, AND WHETHER OR NOT THE PARTIES HAVE BEEN INFORMED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY SUCH DAMAGE, AND EVEN IF A REMEDY SET FORTH HEREIN IS FOUND TO HAVE FAILED ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.
9. Binding Arbitration (“Arbitration Agreement”)
a. Applicability of Arbitration Agreement. You agree that any dispute or claim against us, or our vendors or service providers(collectively, “We” or “Us”), related in any way to your access or use of this website, to these Terms, or to any aspect of your relationship with Us, will be resolved by binding arbitration, rather than in court, except that (1) you may assert claims in small claims court if your claims qualify, so long as the matter remains in such court and advances only on an individual (non-class, non-representative) basis; and (2) you or We may seek equitable relief in court for infringement or other misuse of intellectual property rights (such as trademarks, trade dress, domain names, trade secrets, copyrights, and patents). You agree that you must commence any arbitration or other claim within one (1) year after the dispute arises; otherwise, the claim is permanently barred, which means that you will no longer have the right to assert a claim regarding the dispute. This Arbitration Agreement will apply, without limitation, to all claims that arose or were asserted before the effective date of these Terms or any prior version of this Arbitration Agreement.
You agree in advance that you will not participate in or seek to recover monetary or other relief in any lawsuit filed against Us, alleging class, collective, and/or representative claims on your behalf. Instead, by agreeing to arbitration, you may bring your claims against any of Us in an individual arbitration proceeding (except for any Batch Arbitration, as described below). If successful on such claims, you could be awarded money or other relief by an arbitrator. You acknowledge that you have been advised that you may consult with an attorney in deciding whether to accept these Terms, including this Arbitration Agreement.
The Federal Arbitration Act governs the interpretation and enforcement of this Arbitration Agreement.
b. Process. To begin a claim, you must first send a letter describing your claim in detail, including your name and contact information, your legal claim, the specific facts giving rise to your claim (including the date(s) and amount(s) of any relevant transaction or interaction with us), and the requested relief, to The Daring Gourmet, 126 Ballard St #441, Yorktown, VA 23690, United States. You and We agree to attempt in good faith to negotiate an informal resolution of your claim. If a resolution is not reached within thirty (30) days, you may commence an arbitration action as set forth herein. The arbitration will be conducted by JAMS, an established alternative dispute resolution provider. Disputes involving claims and counterclaims under $250,000, not inclusive of attorneys’ fees and interest, will be subject to JAMS’s most current version of the Streamlined Arbitration Rules and procedures available at http://www.jamsadr.com/rules-streamlined-arbitration/; all other claims will be subject to JAMS’s most current version of the Comprehensive Arbitration Rules and Procedures, available at http://www.jamsadr.com/rules-comprehensive-arbitration/. JAMS’s rules are also available at www.jamsadr.com or by calling JAMS at 800-352-5267. If JAMS is not available to arbitrate, the parties will select an alternative arbitral forum. You may choose to have the arbitration conducted remotely, based on written submissions, or in person at a mutually agreed location. We will be entitled to make an offer of judgment in the arbitration proceeding. If the offer of judgment is not accepted, and the award is not more favorable than the unaccepted offer, you will be solely responsible for all costs incurred by Us after the offer of judgment is made to the extent permitted by applicable law. Any judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.
c. Fees. If the arbitrator finds that you cannot afford to pay JAMS’s filing, administrative, hearing, and/or other fees, and you cannot obtain a waiver from JAMS, we will pay them for you. If the arbitrator determines the claims are frivolous, you agree to pay Us our attorneys’ fees and costs in the arbitration, to the extent permitted by applicable law.
d. Authority of Arbitrator. The arbitrator, and not any federal, state, or local court or agency, will have exclusive authority to resolve any dispute related to the interpretation, applicability, enforceability, or formation of this Arbitration Agreement, including, but not limited to, any claim that all or any part of this Arbitration Agreement is void or voidable. The arbitration will decide the rights and liabilities, if any, of you and Us. The arbitration proceeding will not be consolidated with any other matters or joined with any other cases or parties. The arbitrator will have the authority to grant motions dispositive of all or part of any claim. The arbitrator will have the authority to award monetary damages and to grant any non-monetary remedy or relief available to an individual under applicable law, the arbitral forum’s rules, and these Terms (including the Arbitration Agreement). The arbitrator will issue a written award and statement of decision describing the essential findings and conclusions on which the award is based, including the calculation of any damages awarded. The arbitrator has the same authority to award relief on an individual basis that a judge in a court of law would have. The award of the arbitrator is final and binding upon you and Us.
e. Waiver of Jury Trial. You and We hereby waive any constitutional and statutory rights to sue in court and have a trial in front of a judge or a jury. You and We are instead electing that all claims and disputes will be resolved by arbitration under this Arbitration Agreement, except as specified in Section (a) above. An arbitrator can award on an individual basis the same damages and relief as a court and must follow this Agreement as a court would. However, there is no judge or jury in arbitration, and court review of an arbitration award is subject to very limited review.
f. Waiver of Class or Consolidated Actions. Except with respect to Batch Arbitration (as defined below), all claims and disputes within the scope of this Arbitration Agreement must be arbitrated on an individual basis and not on a class basis, only individual relief is available, and claims of more than one customer or user cannot be arbitrated or consolidated with those of any other customer or user. In the event that this subparagraph is deemed invalid or unenforceable neither you nor We are entitled to arbitration and instead claims and disputes will be resolved in a court as set forth in these Terms.
g. Batch Arbitration. You and We agree that, in the event that there are fifty (50) or more individual requests for arbitration of a similar nature filed against Us within an approximately (30) thirty-day period (or otherwise in close proximity) regardless of the state(s) in which such claims are filed, JAMS will administer all such similarly situated arbitration demands on a collective basis as a single, consolidated arbitration (subject to a single set of fees, proceeding schedule, and, if required, hearing) before a single arbitrator in accordance with the requirements outlined elsewhere in this section, provided that – in the event that the arbitrator deems it impracticable or inequitable to administer all such claims collectively in a single arbitration – (s)he may group demands for arbitration into groups of not fewer than twenty (20) matters, plus a remainder group as needed (or as otherwise deemed by the arbitrator to be practicable, equitable, and in best keeping with the spirit of this provision) and arbitrate each group of matters as a single, consolidated arbitration (either structure a “Batch Arbitration”). You and We agree (1) to work with JAMS in good faith to facilitate the resolution of disputes on a Batch Arbitration basis and (2) that requests for arbitration are of a “similar nature” if they arise out of the same event, agreement, or factual scenario and raise the same or similar legal issues and seek the same or similar relief. Disagreements over the applicability of this Batch Arbitration process will be settled in a single, consolidated arbitration proceeding that includes all affected parties and is resolved by a single arbitrator subject to the requirements of this section. This Batch Arbitration provision shall in no way be interpreted as authorizing a class or collective arbitration or action of any kind, or any suit or arbitration involving joint or consolidated claims, under any circumstances other than those expressly set forth in this section.
h. Severability. If any part or parts of this Arbitration Agreement are found under the law to be invalid or unenforceable, then such specific part or parts will be of no force and effect and will be severed, and the remainder of the Arbitration Agreement will continue in full force and effect.
i. Survival. This Arbitration Agreement will survive the termination of your relationship with Us.
j. Modification. Notwithstanding any provision in these Terms to the contrary, We agree that if We make any future material change to this Arbitration Agreement, it will not apply to any individual claim(s) for which you had already provided notice to Us.
10. 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.
11. 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: October 9, 2026
