Privacy Policy – Lemony Drinks

Introduction

Hi there! I’m Marco Santini, and I’m thrilled you’re visiting Lemony Drinks. This privacy policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit my website and interact with my citrus beverage content.

Your privacy matters to me just as much as creating the perfect lemon-blueberry smoothie recipe. I’m committed to being transparent about what information I collect and how I use it to make your experience on Lemony Drinks as refreshing as possible.

This policy applies to lemonydrinks.com and all related services I provide through this website.

What Information I Collect

Information You Provide Directly

When you interact with Lemony Drinks, you might voluntarily share information such as:

Email address when you subscribe to my newsletter for weekly citrus recipes and wellness tips
Name and contact details when you reach out through my contact form with questions about recipes or ingredient substitutions
Comments and feedback when you share your own citrus creations or ask questions on my blog posts
Recipe submissions if you share your own family citrus recipes with our community

Information Collected Automatically

Like most websites, Lemony Drinks automatically collects certain technical information to help me understand how visitors use my site:

Device and browser information (type of device, browser version, operating system)
Usage data (pages visited, time spent on site, which recipes are most popular)
IP address and location data (general geographic location, not your specific address)
Cookies and tracking technologies (more details in the “Cookies” section below)

How I Use Your Information

I use the information I collect to create a better experience for fellow citrus enthusiasts and to share my passion for artisanal beverages. Here’s specifically how I use your information:

To Provide and Improve My Content

Recipe delivery – Send you my weekly newsletter with seasonal citrus recipes, wellness tips, and behind-the-scenes stories from my California citrus garden
Personalized recommendations – Suggest recipes based on your interests (like energizing morning drinks vs. relaxing evening mocktails)
Content optimization – Understand which recipes and wellness tips resonate most with my community so I can create more of what you love

To Communicate With You

Recipe support – Respond to your questions about ingredient substitutions, nutritional information, or troubleshooting when your lemon-blueberry smoothie doesn’t turn out quite right
Community building – Share your success stories and recipe variations with other citrus lovers (with your permission)
Website updates – Notify you about new recipe categories, seasonal specials, or important changes to my content

To Maintain and Secure the Website

Technical performance – Monitor site speed and functionality to ensure recipes load quickly and images display properly
Security protection – Prevent spam comments and protect against malicious activity
Legal compliance – Meet my obligations under privacy laws and food blogging regulations

To Understand My Audience

Analytics and insights – Learn which citrus varieties and drink types interest my readers most
Content planning – Decide whether to focus more on wellness shots, family-friendly recipes, or advanced mixology techniques
Seasonal adjustments – Time my content with peak citrus seasons and reader preferences

I will never sell your personal information to third parties. Your trust is more valuable to me than any monetary gain.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

I respect your privacy and limit information sharing to essential service providers who help me run Lemony Drinks effectively. Here’s when and with whom I might share your information:

Essential Service Providers

I work with trusted third-party services to deliver the best possible experience:

Email service provider (like Mailchimp or ConvertKit) – To send you recipe newsletters and respond to your questions
Website hosting and analytics (like WordPress hosting, Google Analytics) – To keep the site running smoothly and understand which recipes are most popular
Comment management systems – To facilitate community discussions about recipes and wellness tips
Payment processors – Only if I ever offer paid content, courses, or products in the future

These providers are contractually required to protect your information and can only use it for the specific services they provide to Lemony Drinks.

Legal Requirements

I may disclose your information if required by law, such as:

Responding to valid legal requests, court orders, or government investigations
Protecting the safety and security of Lemony Drinks users and the broader community
Enforcing my terms of service or investigating potential violations

Business Transfers

If Lemony Drinks is ever sold or merged with another company (though I hope to keep sharing citrus recipes for many years to come!), your information would be transferred as part of that transaction. You would be notified of any such change.

With Your Consent

I may share your information in other situations with your explicit consent, such as:

Featuring your recipe success stories or modifications in my newsletter (always with your permission)
Collaborating with other food bloggers or wellness experts for joint content
Participating in community events or farmers market features

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Like most websites, Lemony Drinks uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and help me understand how you interact with my content.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites remember your preferences and improve functionality. Think of them as digital recipe cards that help me remember what citrus combinations you enjoy most.

Types of Cookies I Use

Essential cookies – Required for basic website functionality like loading recipes and navigating between pages
Analytics cookies – Help me understand which recipes are most popular and how visitors discover my content
Preference cookies – Remember your settings and preferences for a better user experience
Marketing cookies – Used for newsletter signup forms and to show relevant content recommendations

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit some website functionality, like remembering your newsletter subscription preferences or recipe bookmarks.

Most browsers allow you to:

View and delete cookies
Block cookies from specific websites
Block all cookies (though this may affect site functionality)

Data Security

Protecting your information is as important to me as protecting my Nonno Giuseppe’s secret lemon recipe. I implement appropriate security measures to safeguard your personal data:

Secure hosting with reputable providers who maintain industry-standard security protocols
SSL encryption for data transmission between your browser and my website
Regular updates to website software and security plugins
Limited access – Only I have access to your personal information
Secure data storage through trusted service providers with strong privacy commitments

While I take security seriously, no internet transmission is 100% secure. I encourage you to use strong, unique passwords if you create any accounts on my site.

Your Rights and Choices

You have several rights regarding your personal information on Lemony Drinks:

Access and Control

View your data – Request to see what personal information I have about you
Update information – Correct any inaccurate details in your profile or newsletter subscription
Delete your data – Request removal of your personal information from my systems
Data portability – Request a copy of your data in a commonly used format

Communication Preferences

Unsubscribe from my newsletter at any time using the link in any email
Opt-out of non-essential communications while keeping important updates
Modify frequency – Choose how often you’d like to receive recipe updates

European Users (GDPR Rights)

If you’re in the European Union, you have additional rights including:

Right to object to processing
Right to restrict processing
Right to lodge a complaint with supervisory authorities

To exercise any of these rights, simply contact me using the information provided at the end of this policy.

Data Retention

I keep your information only as long as necessary to provide you with great citrus content and comply with legal requirements:

Newsletter subscriptions – Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
Contact form submissions – Typically 2-3 years to maintain conversation history
Website analytics – Aggregated data may be retained longer for business insights
Legal requirements – Some data may be retained longer if required by law

When I no longer need your information, I securely delete it from my systems.

International Users

Lemony Drinks is operated from California, USA. If you’re visiting from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the US, where privacy laws may differ from your home country.

By using my website, you consent to this transfer. I take steps to ensure your information receives adequate protection regardless of where it’s processed.

Children’s Privacy

Lemony Drinks is designed for general audiences interested in healthy beverage recipes. While my content is family-friendly and many recipes are perfect for kids, I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you’re a parent and believe your child has provided personal information on my site, please contact me immediately, and I’ll delete that information promptly.

Updates to This Privacy Policy

As Lemony Drinks grows and evolves (maybe I’ll add video recipes or expanded wellness content!), I may need to update this privacy policy. When I do:

I’ll post the updated policy on this page
I’ll update the “Last Updated” date at the top
For significant changes, I’ll notify newsletter subscribers via email
Your continued use of the website after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy

I encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how I protect your information.

Contact Information

Questions about this privacy policy or how I handle your personal information? I’d love to hear from you! Just like I’m always happy to help troubleshoot a recipe, I’m here to address any privacy concerns.

Email: contact@lemonydrinks.com

Thank you for trusting Lemony Drinks with your information. Here’s to many more refreshing citrus adventures together!

Salute!
Marco Santini
Founder, Lemony Drinks