Last updated: November 24, 2025
Your privacy is important. This Privacy Policy for Pumpkin & Pavlova explains what information is collected when you visit this website (“Site”), how it is used, and how it is protected.
Information Collected
1. Personal Information You Voluntarily Provide
You may choose to provide personal information when you:
- Subscribe to the email list
- Leave a comment
- Use the contact form
This information may include your name, email address, and any details you include in your message or comment.
2. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the Site, certain information may be automatically collected, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Pages visited
- Date and time of visit
- Referring website
This information helps improve the Site’s performance and the overall user experience.
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
The Site may use cookies to:
- Improve loading speed and functionality
- Analyse traffic and usage patterns
- Remember form or comment details
You can disable cookies any time in your browser settings.
How Your Information Is Used
Your information may be used to:
- Respond to comments or enquiries
- Send newsletters (only if you have opted in)
- Improve recipes, site content and design
- Analyse site performance and user behaviour
Third‑Party Services
The Site uses the following trusted third‑party providers:
Flodesk (Email Marketing)
If you subscribe to emails, your name and email address are stored and managed by Flodesk, which is used to send newsletters and updates. You can unsubscribe at any time through the link at the bottom of any email.
Google Analytics
Google Analytics may be used to understand how visitors use the Site. This service collects anonymous data such as page views, browser details, and general location. Google has its own privacy policy governing how this information is handled.
Jetpack (Site Stats)
The Site also uses Jetpack for basic analytics. Jetpack Site Stats collects anonymised information such as page views, referring URLs, clicks, and general traffic patterns to help understand engagement and improve content. Jetpack is operated by Automattic, which has its own privacy policy and data practices.
Google AdSense (Planned)
The Site may enable Google AdSense in the future. When active, AdSense may use cookies, including the DoubleClick cookie, to:
- Display ads based on visits to this and other websites
- Provide personalised advertising (if enabled)
Users can opt out of personalised advertising through Google’s Ads Settings.
Comments
When you leave a comment, the Site collects the data shown in the comment form, along with your IP address and browser details to help prevent spam. An anonymised string may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you use it.
Embedded Content From Other Websites
Recipes and posts may include embedded content (e.g., images, videos, widgets). Embedded content behaves as though you visited the other website directly and may collect data or use cookies according to their privacy policies.
Data Protection & Security
Reasonable measures are taken to protect your information. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Withdraw consent for email communications
You may request changes by contacting the Site owner at the email below.
Children’s Privacy
This Site does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If such information is discovered, it will be promptly deleted.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally. The “Last updated” date will always reflect the most recent version.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact:
Email: [email protected]
Site Owner: Emily Davey
Website: https://pumpkinandpavlova.com