Data Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 2026

Introduction

Welcome to MellowRiverStone (mellowriverstone.life). This privacy notice describes how data is gathered, used, and safeguarded when you browse this site. We prioritize openness and strive to manage visitor information responsibly and transparently.

This site is a culinary project centered on recipes, home cooking, baking, meal ideas, and practical kitchen advice for readers in United Kingdom and around the world.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

If you submit the contact form on this site, we may collect:

• Your name
• Email address
• Any information you include in your message

This data is gathered solely to reply to your inquiry, offer appropriate assistance, and keep communication tied to your message. It is not sold to third parties or used for unrelated marketing.

Information Collected Automatically

As with many sites, this site may automatically gather certain technical and usage details when you visit, including:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and approximate time spent on pages
• Referring website or traffic source
• Approximate geographic location at country or city level

This information may be collected via cookies and similar technologies to help us understand how visitors interact with the site and to enhance usability, performance, and content quality.

Cookies

This site uses cookies, which are small text files stored on your device. The following cookie categories may be used:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are essential for proper site operation. They support core features like navigation, basic functions, and remembering your cookie consent preferences. Essential cookies are required for the site to run correctly.

Analytics Cookies

With your permission, analytics cookies may help us understand how visitors engage with the site. This supports improvements to recipes, navigation, page layout, and the overall user experience. Analytics cookies are designed to collect aggregated or non-identifying information.

Preference Cookies

These cookies can recall your preferences for future visits, such as interface choices or prior cookie selections.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Upon first visiting this site, you may encounter a cookie banner to accept, reject, or tailor your preferences. You can also manage cookies via your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may cause some parts of the site to malfunction.

How We Use Your Information

Data collected from this site may be used for the following purposes:

• To reply to your messages and inquiries
• To learn how visitors use the site and enhance recipes and content
• To maintain and improve technical performance, usability, and security
• To meet applicable legal or regulatory obligations

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal information to third parties for unrelated commercial purposes. Information may be shared only in limited situations such as:

• Service providers: trusted third-party vendors may assist with hosting, analytics, or communication tools and may process data on our behalf under appropriate safeguards.
• Legal requirements: information may be disclosed if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.

Third-Party Links

This site may include links to external sites, including recipe resources, reference materials, and informational pages. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, availability, or content of third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

Data Security

We apply reasonable technical and organizational measures to guard information against unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. However, no online transmission or electronic storage method is entirely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

Data Retention

Submitted contact forms may be kept only as long as reasonably needed to respond to your inquiry and manage related follow-up. Analytics or usage data may be stored in aggregated or anonymized form to help monitor long-term site performance and visitor trends.

Your Rights

Depending on where you are, you may have certain rights over your personal information, which can include:

• The right to request access to data held about you
• The right to request correction of inaccurate data
• The right to request deletion of your data where applicable
• The right to withdraw consent for optional data processing

To exercise any applicable rights, you may reach out via the contact details provided on this site.

Children's Privacy

This site targets a general audience interested in recipes, cooking, and kitchen ideas. It is not aimed specifically at children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children without a valid legal basis. If we learn that such data has been submitted inappropriately, we will take reasonable steps to remove it.

Changes to This Policy

This privacy policy may be updated occasionally to reflect changes in site practices, legal requirements, or operational needs. Any updates will be posted on this page along with a revised "Last Updated" date.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how information is handled on MellowRiverStone, you may contact us using the website contact page or the details below:

• Website: mellowriverstone.life
• Phone: +44 20 3123 4567
• Location: London, United Kingdom

Consent

By using this site, you acknowledge this privacy policy. If you disagree, please do not use this site.