Cafe Osharak found at https://www.osharak.com/ (“Website”) is governed by the following privacy policy (“Privacy Policy”).
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it. The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to inform you what personally identifiable information we may collect and how it may be used. This statement only applies to this Website.
Key Principles
- We collect only necessary personal information.
- We store personal information only as long as we need it for its intended purpose.
- We are transparent about how we collect and use your data.
- We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personally identifiable information to third parties.
- Our site is regularly scanned for security vulnerabilities and protected by SSL encryption (HTTPS).
Who We Are
Osharak.com is a for-profit food blog based in the United States, managed by Noune DiCesare. Our website provides culinary content but does not sell products directly.
Mailing Address:
Noune DiCesare
16525 Antero Circle
Broomfield, CO 80023
User-Provided Information
SUBSCRIPTION:
When you subscribe to receive updates from us, we collect your email address. We only ask for the minimum information necessary to provide the service you’ve requested. Your email address is securely stored in our email management system, MailerLite, which is password-protected and accessible only to us. You can unsubscribe or adjust your email preferences at any time.
COMMENTS:
When you leave a comment on a post, we collect certain information. This includes your name, email address, and website (if applicable), which is securely stored in our password-protected WordPress database. Your email address is never publicly displayed.
We also record your IP address and browser user agent to help with SPAM detection. If you use the Gravatar service, an anonymized version of your email (a hash) may be sent to Gravatar. Their privacy policy can be found here: Gravatar Privacy Policy. Once your comment is approved, your Gravatar profile picture may be visible next to your comment.
To further prevent SPAM, we use the AntiSpam Bee, plugin to automatically scan and detect malicious content.
If you leave a comment or rating, both the content and the metadata (including your IP address) are publicly visible and retained indefinitely.
Should you correspond with us via email, we may retain the content of your message, your email address, and our response for future reference.
Information Gathered Through Cookies and Other Technologies
Café Osharak does not use third-party applications to track your behavior. We only utilize Google Analytics, which collects data anonymously. More on this in the “Third-Party Analytics Services” section below.
When you visit the Website, we automatically collect certain device-related data, such as:
- Browser information
- IP address
- Time zone
- Cookies installed on your device
- Pages viewed and interaction on the Site
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email, and website in cookies for future visits. These cookies are valid for one year.
You may opt out of cookies via your browser settings or by following the instructions at USA.gov/optout-instructions.
LOG FILE INFORMATION
Like most websites, we collect log file data whenever you visit the Website. This includes:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Internet Service Provider (ISP)
- Time and date stamps
- Referring/exit pages
- Click counts
This data is used to analyze trends, manage the site, and track user engagement. It is not linked to any personally identifiable information.
THIRD-PARTY ANALYTICS SERVICES
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Website. Data collected is anonymous and retained for 26 months. For more information, please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy.
Mailerlite — this service is used for delivery of email updates and newsletters. We store your name and email address for purposes of delivering such communications. Please refer to Mailerlite’s privacy policy for further information.
Slickstream — this service is used to provide search results and suggest related content on Website. Please refer to Slickstream’s privacy policy for further information.
SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS
If you engage with us via social media, you may grant us access to certain information about you. To manage what information these platforms collect or share, please review their respective privacy policies and settings before interacting with our content.
Cafe Osharak is integrated with the following social media platforms, where we may receive information about your interactions (e.g., “likes,” follows, or comments):
- X (Twitter)
Interactions, such as likes or comments, may be visible to us and are governed by the privacy policies of the respective platforms.
Personal Information We Collect
When you visit our Site, we automatically gather certain information about your device, such as your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some of the cookies installed on your device. Additionally, as you browse the Site, we collect details about the specific web pages or products you view, the websites or search terms that referred you, and how you interact with the Site. We refer to this data as “Device Information.”
Device Information
We gather details like your web browser, IP address, time zone, and installed cookies. This helps us:
- Identify preferences (such as language or location)
- Track affiliate referrals
- Screen for potential risks and fraud
Provided Information
You may provide personal information directly when:
- Registering on the Website
- Completing a survey
- Signing up for our email newsletter
This may include:
- Name, email address, phone number, etc.
- Billing/shipping address, payment details, etc.
How We Use Your Personal Information
We use the personal information we collect to:
- Personalize and optimize your experience
- Send newsletters and promotional content (with an option to opt out)
- Respond to comments and inquiries
- Track and measure advertising
We do not share your personal information with third parties except for processing affiliate commissions and complying with legal obligations.
Anonymous Data
We may use anonymized data for marketing or analysis purposes. This data cannot identify you individually and may be shared with third parties.
Publicly Visible Information
When creating a profile or commenting on the Website, certain details, such as your username, may be visible to the public. Your email address will never be publicly displayed.
Sharing Your Personal Information
We may share your personal information with third-party services like Google Analytics to help us understand Website traffic. Please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy for more information.
Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Store visitor preferences
- Record details about pages viewed
- Customize the Website’s content
Third-party services, such as Google Analytics, may also use cookies as outlined above.
Security Breach Notification
If a data breach occurs, we will notify affected users via email within 72 hours, following U.S. privacy laws and regulations.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Use our Website anonymously
- Update your email preferences
- Unsubscribe from emails at any time
- Block cookies via browser settings
- Opt-out of internet-based advertising
For residents in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights, including:
- Requesting access to your data
- Correcting or deleting personal information
- Porting your data to another service provider
- Objecting to certain types of data processing
California Residents
Under California law, California residents can request information about the personal data shared with third parties for direct marketing purposes. You can make such a request by contacting us via the “Contact Us” section below.
Children’s Privacy
Café Osharak does not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware of any such data, we will delete it immediately. If you believe we may have collected information from a child, please contact us at cafe.osharak@gmail.com.
Links to Other Websites
Our Website may contain links to other websites. Please note that once you leave our Website, our Privacy Policy is no longer in effect. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
CAN-SPAM Act Compliance
In compliance with the CAN-SPAM Act, we agree to:
- Avoid using misleading email subjects or addresses
- Identify marketing emails as advertisements
- Include our physical address
- Provide a clear opt-out method in all emails
You can unsubscribe by following the link at the bottom of our emails.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any significant changes will be posted on this page, and the last modified date at the top will reflect the update. Please review this page regularly.
For any questions, please contact us at:
Email: cafe.osharak@gmail.com
Mailing Address:
Noune DiCesare
16525 Antero Circle
Broomfield, CO 80023
Last updated: September 20, 2024.