Privacy Policy

Last Updated: [1/14/2026]

Welcome to Eat Real Again (www.eatrealagain.com). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website or use our services.

WHO WE ARE

Eat Real Again is a personal recipe and food blog created by Eva Marie and EJ. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:

Email: contact@eatrealagain.com

Website: www.eatrealagain.com

INFORMATION WE COLLECT [UPDATED]

Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your first name, email address, and password. Your password is encrypted and we cannot see it.

Profile Data: When you use your account, we store your favorite recipes, shopping list preferences, and pantry staples settings.

Contact Form Information: When you use our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and any message you send us.

Newsletter Subscription: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.

Comments: If you leave comments on our posts or recipes, we may collect your name, email address, and the content of your comment.

Automatically Collected Information: We may use cookies to improve your browsing experience and analytics services to understand how visitors use our site. This may include your browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site. See our Cookie Policy for more details.

Local Storage (Guest Users): If you use our shopping list feature without an account, data is stored in your browser’s local storage on your device and is not transmitted to our servers. If you clear your local storage cache, you will lose any saved information in the shopping list feature.

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information we collect to:

  • Create and manage your account
  • Save your favorite recipes and shopping lists
  • Send you password reset emails when requested
  • Respond to your questions and messages
  • Send you our newsletter if you have subscribed
  • Improve our website and content
  • Understand how visitors use our site

We do NOT:

  • Sell your personal information to third parties
  • Share your information for marketing purposes
  • Use your information for any purpose other than those listed above

DATA RETENTION

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

Contact form messages and comments may be retained indefinitely for our records unless you request deletion.

HOW WE PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information:

  • Passwords are encrypted using industry-standard hashing (we cannot see your password)
  • Our website uses SSL encryption (HTTPS) for all data transmission
  • We keep our website software and plugins updated
  • Access to personal data is limited to those who need it

However, no internet transmission is ever completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

YOUR RIGHTS

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we have about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate personal information
  • Request deletion of your account and personal data
  • Export your data in a portable format
  • Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
  • Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link provided in each email
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@eatrealagain.com or use the account settings page to manage your data.

MANAGING YOUR ACCOUNT

If you have an account with us, you can:

  • View and edit your profile information in your account settings
  • Delete your account at any time through your account settings or by contacting us
  • Request a copy of all data we have about you

When you delete your account, all your saved favorites, shopping lists, and personal information will be permanently removed within 30 days.

THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

Our website may use third-party services that collect information, such as:

  • Web hosting providers
  • Email newsletter services (for subscribers)
  • Analytics services (to understand site usage)

These services have their own privacy policies governing how they use your data.

INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Our website is hosted in the United States. If you are visiting from the European Union or other regions with data protection laws, please note that your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using our website or creating an account, you consent to this transfer.

CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our website is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Users must be at least 13 years old to create an account. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us so we can delete it.

CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. For significant changes affecting your account, we may notify you by email. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

CONTACT US

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Email: contact@eatrealagain.com