Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Welcome to Feed My Life (“we”, “us”, or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share information when you visit https://feedmylife.co.za (“the Website”), interact with our content, or communicate with us. It applies to all visitors and users of the Website.

By using this Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.


1. Who We Are

Feed My Life is a chef‑driven food blog that shares recipes, hosting ideas, restaurant reviews, and curated kitchen tools, including affiliate recommendations.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at the email above.


2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

You may choose to provide personal information directly to us, for example when you:

  • Fill out a contact form
  • Join our newsletter or mailing list
  • Leave comments or reviews on recipes or blog posts
  • Participate in surveys, giveaways, or promotions
  • Communicate with us by email or social media

The information you provide may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Any other information you choose to share in a message, comment, or form field

If you submit a review or comment, the content you post may be publicly visible on the Website.


2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Referring website or source
  • Pages you visit and the time spent on each page
  • Links you click and other actions taken on the Website
  • General location information (e.g. country or city, based on IP address)

We typically collect this information using cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.


2.3 Information from Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Help the Website function properly
  • Remember certain preferences (where available)
  • Analyse how visitors use the Website
  • Support advertising and affiliate links (for example, Amazon Associates)
  • Enable embedded content or social media features

You can control cookies through your browser settings and other tools. For more details, please read our Cookie Policy.


3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for purposes such as:

  • Operating and maintaining the Website

    • Ensuring the site functions properly and securely
    • Monitoring performance and troubleshooting issues
  • Providing content and services

    • Displaying recipes, articles, reviews, and other content
    • Allowing you to leave comments or reviews (where enabled)
  • Communication

    • Responding to your questions, messages, or feedback
    • Sending you newsletters or updates if you have subscribed
    • Notifying you about important changes to the Website or policies
  • Improvement and analytics

    • Understanding how visitors use our Website and content
    • Improving user experience, layout, and features
    • Developing new content, recipes, or features based on usage patterns
  • Marketing, affiliate, and advertising

    • Tracking performance of affiliate links (e.g. Amazon Associates)
    • Measuring the effectiveness of content and recommendations
    • Supporting any advertising we may display (for example, Google AdSense, once implemented)

We will only use your personal information for the purposes for which we collected it, unless we reasonably consider that we need to use it for another related, compatible purpose.


4. Legal Bases (Where Applicable)

Depending on your location, we may rely on one or more of the following legal bases to process your personal information:

  • Your consent (for example, when you subscribe to our newsletter or accept certain cookies)
  • Our legitimate interests (for example, to operate, improve, and secure our Website, or to understand how it is used)
  • Compliance with a legal obligation (if we are required to retain or disclose certain information)

Where we rely on consent, you can withdraw it at any time by contacting us or using the unsubscribe / preference options provided (where available).


5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

5.1 Service Providers

We may share information with third‑party companies that help us operate the Website and provide our services, such as:

  • Website hosting and maintenance providers
  • Analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics)
  • Email and newsletter services
  • Form providers (e.g. Fillout Forms or similar)
  • Security and performance tools

These providers are only allowed to use your information as needed to perform services on our behalf.


5.2 Advertising and Affiliate Partners

Feed My Life may participate in affiliate programs and use advertising networks, such as:

  • Amazon Associates (Amazon affiliate program)
  • Google AdSense or other ad networks (once implemented)

When you click on an affiliate link or view certain ads, these partners may collect information using cookies or their own tracking technologies to:

  • Recognise that you came from our Website
  • Track conversions or qualifying purchases
  • Provide or measure personalised ads (where applicable)

These partners have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we do not control.


5.3 Social Media and Embedded Content

We may integrate content or links related to platforms such as:

  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Facebook
  • TikTok
  • Discord

If you interact with these platforms or view embedded content, they may collect and process information in accordance with their own policies.


5.4 Legal Requirements and Protection

We may disclose your information if we believe it is necessary to:

  • Comply with a legal obligation, regulation, or request
  • Protect our rights, property, or safety
  • Protect the rights, property, or safety of others
  • Detect, prevent, or address fraud or security issues

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

For example:

  • Contact form submissions and email correspondence may be kept as long as needed to manage your inquiry or maintain records.
  • Analytics data may be stored for a period defined by our analytics provider.
  • Comments or reviews you post may remain visible on the Website unless removed or requested to be deleted.

When we no longer need your information, we will take reasonable steps to delete or anonymise it.


7. How We Protect Your Information

We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the personal information we collect and store, such as secure hosting and access controls.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.


8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as:

  • The right to access the personal information we hold about you
  • The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete information
  • The right to request deletion of your personal information
  • The right to object to certain types of processing or restrict processing
  • The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
  • The right to unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:

Email: josh@feedmylife.co.za

We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request, for security reasons.


9. Children’s Privacy

Feed My Life is intended for a general audience and is not specifically directed at children under the age of 13 (or the relevant minimum age in your jurisdiction).

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under this age. If you believe that we have collected such information, please contact us so we can take appropriate steps to remove it.


10. International Data Transfers

Our Website may be accessed by users from different countries. Information collected through the Website may be stored and processed in countries other than where you reside, including where our hosting providers or service providers are located.

By using the Website and providing information, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in such countries, which may have different data protection laws than your country.


11. Third‑Party Websites

Our Website may contain links to third‑party websites, services, or content, including:

  • Affiliate links (e.g. Amazon product pages)
  • Social media profiles or content
  • Other blogs, tools, or resources

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third‑party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.


12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements.

When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.


13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal information, please contact us at:

Email: josh@feedmylife.co.za
Website: https://feedmylife.co.za