Last updated: July 26, 2026
Your privacy is important to me. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your information when you visit Pumpkin & Pavlova (“Site”). By using this Site, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
Information I Collect
1. Information You Voluntarily Provide
You may choose to provide personal information when you:
- Subscribe to my email newsletter
- Leave a comment
- Contact me through my contact form
This information may include your name, email address, and any other details you choose to provide.
2. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit my Site, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited
- Date and time of visit
- Referring website or source
I use this information to understand how visitors use my Site, improve website performance, and enhance the overall user experience.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
My Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve functionality, analyse traffic, and provide a better browsing experience.
Cookies may be used to:
- Remember preferences and form details
- Understand how visitors interact with my Site
- Measure website traffic and performance
- Deliver relevant advertising
You can disable or manage cookies at any time through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features of my Site.
How I Use Your Information
I may use the information I collect to:
- Respond to comments, questions, and enquiries
- Send newsletters and recipe updates if you have opted in to receive them
- Improve my recipes, website content, and user experience
- Analyse website traffic and performance
- Maintain website security and prevent spam
Third-Party Services
I use third-party services to help operate, analyse, and improve my Site. These services may collect and process information according to their own privacy policies.
Flodesk (Email Marketing)
If you subscribe to my email newsletter, your name and email address are collected and stored through Flodesk. I use this service to send newsletters, recipe updates, and other communications you have chosen to receive.
You can unsubscribe from my emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email.
Google Analytics
I use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use my Site, measure website traffic, and improve my content.
Google Analytics may collect information such as page views, browser details, device information, and general location data. Google may use this information in accordance with its own privacy policy.
Jetpack (Site Statistics)
I use Jetpack Site Stats, operated by Automattic, to collect anonymised information about website traffic and engagement.
This may include information such as page views, referring URLs, clicks, and general visitor activity. I use this information to understand how my Site is performing and improve my content.
Google AdSense
I use (or intend to use) Google AdSense to display advertisements on my Site.
Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve advertisements on this Site. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables Google and its partners to display advertisements to visitors based on their visit to this Site and/or other websites.
Google may use cookies, including the DoubleClick cookie, and similar technologies to provide personalised advertising based on your browsing activity.
You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also opt out of some third-party vendors’ use of cookies for personalised advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.
Comments
When you leave a comment on my Site, I collect the information shown in the comment form, along with your IP address and browser details. This information is collected to help detect spam and maintain website security.
An anonymised string created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to check whether you use it.
Embedded Content From Other Websites
Some posts on my Site may include embedded content, such as images, videos, social media content, or other widgets.
Embedded content from other websites behaves as though you have visited that website directly. These websites may collect information, use cookies, or track your interaction with their content according to their own privacy policies.
Data Security
I take reasonable steps to protect the information collected through my Site. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location and applicable privacy laws, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information I hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your personal information
- Withdraw consent for email communications
- Request information about how your data is collected and used
If you would like to make a privacy-related request, please contact me using the details below.
Children’s Privacy
My Site is not directed towards children under the age of 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If I become aware that personal information has been collected from a child without appropriate consent, I will take reasonable steps to delete that information.
Affiliate Disclosure
Pumpkin & Pavlova may participate in affiliate programs, which means I may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through certain links on my Site, at no additional cost to you.
I only recommend products and services that I believe may be useful to my readers.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected by updating the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact me:
Email: [email protected]
Site Owner: Emily Davey
Website: https://pumpkinandpavlova.com