Privacy Policy (Dough Dazzle)
Last updated: February 5, 2026
Dough Dazzle we operates doughdazzle . This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit or interact with the Site.
If you have questions, contact us at: contact@doughdazzle.com
Data Controller (for GDPR/UK GDPR): Dough Dazzle
Business location: San Francisco County, California, USA
Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
A. Information you provide directly
- Contact information (e.g., name, email) when you contact us or subscribe to newsletters.
- Content you submit (e.g., comments, messages, form responses).
- Preferences (e.g., email preferences, cookie choices).
B. Information collected automatically
When you use the Site, we may automatically collect:
- Device and usage data (IP address, browser type, device identifiers, operating system, pages viewed, time spent, referring URLs).
- Approximate location (derived from IP address).
- Cookie and similar technology data (see Cookies section).
C. Information from third parties
We may receive information from:
- Analytics providers (e.g., traffic measurement tools),
- Advertising partners (interest-based ad delivery),
- Email service providers (newsletter delivery and performance).
How We Use Your Information
We use information to:
- Provide and maintain the Site and its features.
- Respond to messages and support requests.
- Send newsletters or updates if you opt in (you can unsubscribe anytime).
- Improve content, performance, and user experience.
- Measure traffic and understand how the Site is used.
- Display ads and measure ad performance.
- Prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents.
- Comply with legal obligations.
Legal Bases (GDPR/UK GDPR)
If you are in the EEA/UK, we process personal data under these legal bases:
- Consent (e.g., non-essential cookies, marketing emails).
- Legitimate interests (e.g., site security, basic analytics, improving the Site), balanced against your rights.
- Contract (e.g., delivering a requested service).
- Legal obligation (e.g., compliance, responding to lawful requests).
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar tools (pixels, tags, local storage) to:
- Keep the Site working (essential cookies),
- Remember preferences,
- Analyze traffic,
- Deliver and measure advertising.
Cookie choices: If we use a cookie banner/consent tool, you can adjust preferences there. You can also control cookies via your browser settings. Note: disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality.
Types of cookies you may see
- Essential: required for core functions.
- Analytics: helps us understand usage (e.g., page views).
- Advertising: used to show relevant ads and measure performance.
- Functionality: remembers preferences.
Advertising and Interest-Based Ads
The Site may display ads served by third-party advertising partners. These partners may use cookies or similar technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites to provide interest-based advertising and to measure ad performance.
Depending on our monetization setup, ad partners may include platforms such as Google and other programmatic advertising providers.
Opt-out options (general):
- You can opt out of some interest-based advertising through industry programs like the NAI (Network Advertising Initiative) or DAA (Digital Advertising Alliance), and for EU/UK users via EDAA options, where available.
- You can also adjust cookie preferences (if a consent tool is present) and browser settings.
(We do not control third-party partners’ technologies and their processing is governed by their own privacy policies.)
Email Newsletter
If you subscribe, we will send emails you requested (recipes, updates, promotions if applicable).
- Unsubscribe: Every email includes an unsubscribe link.
- We may track email performance (e.g., opens/clicks) to improve newsletters.
How We Share Information
We may share information:
- With service providers who help operate the Site (hosting, email delivery, analytics, security, advertising).
- For legal reasons if required by law, subpoena, or to protect rights, safety, and security.
- In a business transfer (merger, acquisition, asset sale) with appropriate safeguards.
We do not sell your personal information in the traditional sense. However, some privacy laws define certain advertising data sharing as a “sale” or “sharing” (see California section).
Data Retention
We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described:
- Contact requests: typically retained as needed to resolve and maintain records.
- Newsletter data: retained until you unsubscribe, then limited retention as required for compliance and suppression lists.
- Analytics/logs: retained for a limited period depending on provider settings.
International Transfers
If you access the Site from outside the country where our servers/providers are located, your information may be transferred and processed internationally. Where required (EEA/UK), we rely on safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent mechanisms.
Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Privacy Rights
A) EEA/UK (GDPR/UK GDPR)
You may have the right to:
- Access your personal data,
- Correct inaccurate data,
- Delete data (“right to be forgotten”),
- Restrict or object to processing,
- Data portability,
- Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent),
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
To exercise rights, email contact@doughdazzle.com.
B) California (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you may have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected, used, disclosed,
- Request deletion (subject to exceptions),
- Correct inaccurate personal information,
- Opt out of “sale” or “sharing” (as defined by law),
- Limit use of sensitive personal information (if applicable),
- Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights.
Opt-out of sale/sharing: If we engage in cross-context behavioral advertising, you can opt out by adjusting cookie preferences (if available) and/or using browser-based opt-out signals where supported (e.g., Global Privacy Control).
Requests can be made via contact@doughdazzle.com. We may need to verify your identity before completing a request.
Children’s Privacy
The Site is not intended for children under 13 (and under 16 where applicable). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child provided data, contact us and we will take appropriate action.
Third-Party Links
The Site may link to third-party websites (e.g., recipe tools, social platforms). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date will reflect changes. Significant updates may be communicated on the Site.
Contact
For privacy questions or requests:
Email: contact@doughdazzle.com
Website: doughdazzle
Business location: San Francisco County, California, USA