Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 4, 2026

TopFoodNews ("we," "us," or "our") operates topfoodnews.com. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights. By using this site, you agree to this policy.

1. Who We Are

TopFoodNews is an independent food media publication. Our website address is https://topfoodnews.com. Contact us at hello@topfoodnews.com.

2. Data We Collect

• Newsletter subscribers: Email address, subscription date, and source.
• Contact form submissions: Name, email address, and message content.
• Analytics data: Pages visited, time on site, referring URLs, device type, browser, and approximate location (city/country level). Collected via Google Analytics 4 (GA4).
• Advertising data: Google AdSense and advertising partners may collect cookies and browsing data to serve personalized ads.
• Automatically collected: IP addresses, server logs, and standard HTTP request data for security and performance monitoring.

3. How We Use Your Data

• To send editorial newsletters you subscribed to. You can unsubscribe at any time.
• To respond to contact form inquiries.
• To analyze site traffic and improve content using aggregated analytics.
• To serve relevant advertising through Google AdSense.
• To maintain site security and prevent abuse.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies for essential site functionality, analytics (Google Analytics 4), and advertising (Google AdSense). See our full Cookie Policy for details. You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings or our cookie consent tool.

5. Third-Party Services

• Google Analytics 4: Tracks site usage. Data is processed under Google's Privacy Policy. We have enabled IP anonymization.
• Google AdSense: Serves advertising. Google may use cookies to personalize ads based on your browsing history. Opt out at Google Ads Settings.
• Amazon Associates: We participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. Clicking affiliate links may result in Amazon placing cookies on your device.
• Email service providers: We use third-party email platforms to send newsletters. These platforms process subscriber email addresses on our behalf.

6. Your Rights

California residents (CCPA/CPRA): You have the right to know what personal data we collect, request deletion of your data, opt out of data sales (we do not sell data), and non-discrimination for exercising your rights.

EEA/UK residents (GDPR): You have the right to access, correct, delete, or port your personal data. You may also object to or restrict processing. Our legal basis for processing is legitimate interest (analytics, security) and consent (newsletter, advertising cookies).

To exercise any of these rights, email hello@topfoodnews.com. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Data Retention

• Newsletter subscriber data: retained until you unsubscribe.
• Contact form submissions: retained for 12 months.
• Analytics data: retained per GA4 default settings (14 months).
• Server logs: retained for 90 days.

8. Children's Privacy

TopFoodNews is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has submitted data to us, contact us immediately.

9. Data Security

We use SSL/TLS encryption, access controls, and regular security monitoring to protect your data. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Changes to This Policy

We will update this policy when practices change. The date at the top reflects the latest revision. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact

Privacy questions or requests: hello@topfoodnews.com. We aim to respond within 5 business days.