CCPA

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Compliance

At Authentic Global Eats, accessible from https://authenticglobaleats.com, we value the privacy and trust of our visitors, especially our California-based users. This page outlines your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

1. What is the CCPA?

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants California residents specific rights to understand and control how their personal data is collected, used, and shared by businesses. These rights are designed to increase transparency and provide greater control over personal information.

2. Personal Information We Collect

“Personal information” refers to data that identifies, relates to, or could reasonably be linked with a particular individual. At Authentic Global Eats, we may collect the following categories:

  • Identifiers: Name, email address, IP address, and other contact information.

  • Internet Activity: Website interactions, browsing behavior, and analytics data.

  • Geolocation Data: Approximate location based on your IP address.

  • Commercial Information: Details about your interactions with our website, such as newsletter sign-ups or recipe favorites (if applicable).

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data such as financial, health, or biometric information.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your personal information may be used for the following purposes:

  • To provide and improve the website experience.

  • To communicate with you, such as sending newsletters or responding to inquiries.

  • To analyze website usage patterns and optimize our content.

  • To fulfill legal obligations, if applicable.

4. Your Rights Under the CCPA

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the CCPA:

  • Right to Know: You can request details on the personal information we’ve collected, used, or shared.

  • Right to Delete: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal exceptions.

  • Right to Opt-Out: You may opt out of the sale of your personal data. (Note: We do not sell personal information.)

  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will never treat you differently for exercising your rights under the CCPA.

5. How to Exercise Your Rights

To request access to or deletion of your personal data, please email us at [email protected]. We may require verification of your identity to protect your information. We aim to respond to all requests within 45 days.

6. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your data with trusted service providers to help us operate this website, including:

  • Website hosting and maintenance services

  • Email marketing platforms

  • Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)

These providers are contractually obligated to handle your data responsibly and securely.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze site performance. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time via your browser settings.

8. Updates to This CCPA Policy

We may revise this CCPA policy occasionally to reflect changes in law or updates to our practices. The “Effective Date” at the top of this page will indicate when changes were last made.

9. Contact Us

Have questions or need to exercise your privacy rights? Reach out to us at:

📧 [email protected]

We’re committed to protecting your privacy and making your experience with Authentic Global Eats enjoyable and secure.