Welcome to Green Meal Map (“Site,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). Protecting your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what Personal Data we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have when interacting with https://greenmealmap.com.
1. Who We Are
Controller: Lauren Miller
Address: 155 N 1st Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124, USA
Email: contact@greenmealmap.com
2. Scope
This Policy applies to visitors, subscribers, and any individual who interacts with the Site worldwide, including residents of the EEA/UK (GDPR), California (CCPA/CPRA), and other jurisdictions with privacy laws.
3. What Personal Data We Collect
Category | Examples | How We Collect |
---|---|---|
Identification | Name, email address, IP address | Newsletter sign-up forms, comments, contact-us emails |
Site Usage | Page views, clicks, scroll depth, referring URL | Cookies, analytics scripts, server logs |
Device & Browser | Browser type, OS, screen size, language | Cookies, device fingerprints |
Preference & Profile | Saved recipes, dietary filters, favorites | First-party cookies, account settings |
Transaction | Product IDs, purchase totals (no card data) | Affiliate programs, checkout partners |
We do not intentionally collect sensitive data (e.g., health diagnoses, political opinions).
4. How & Why We Use Your Data
Purpose | Legal Basis* | Typical Activities |
---|---|---|
Operate, secure, & personalize the Site | Legitimate Interests / Contract | Render pages, keep you logged in, remember preferences |
Send newsletters & recipe updates | Consent | Email campaigns via MailerLite |
Respond to inquiries or comments | Contract | Customer-service emails |
Analyze traffic & improve content | Legitimate Interests | Google Analytics, privacy-friendly alternatives |
Display contextual or interest-based ads | Consent / Legitimate Interests | Google Adsense, Amazon Associates |
Comply with legal obligations | Legal Obligation | Tax & accounting records, fraud prevention |
* Under CCPA/CPRA, these purposes fall within “business” and “commercial” uses. We do not sell Personal Data as defined by those laws.
5. Sharing & Disclosure
We share data only with:
-
Service Providers – e.g., email platform, cloud hosting, analytics, ad networks, each bound by contractual confidentiality.
-
Affiliate Networks & Sponsors – to track clicks and attributive sales.
-
Authorities or Legal Counsel – when required to comply with law or defend legal rights.
-
Successors – in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale (with notice to you).
We never rent or sell your Personal Data for money.
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use first-party and third-party cookies, pixels, and local storage. Please see our Cookie Policy (effective July 4 2025) for full details and opt-out mechanisms.
7. International Transfers
If you are outside the United States, your data may be transferred to the U.S. We rely on Standard Contractual Clauses or your explicit consent where applicable.
8. Data Retention
We keep Personal Data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described or to comply with legal requirements (e.g., 7 years for tax records).
9. Security Measures
-
TLS/HTTPS encryption for data in transit
-
Firewalls & intrusion detection
-
Role-based access controls
-
Regular backups with encryption at rest
No method is 100 % secure, but we follow industry-standard safeguards.
10. Your Privacy Rights
Region | Rights You May Exercise | How to Exercise |
---|---|---|
EEA/UK/CH (GDPR) | Access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, objection, withdraw consent | Email contact@greenmealmap.com with subject “GDPR Request” |
California (CCPA/CPRA) | Know, delete, correct, opt-out of sharing, limit use of sensitive data | Email contact@greenmealmap.com with subject “California Privacy Request” |
Canada, Brazil, etc. | Region-specific rights as provided by law | Contact us using information above |
We will verify your identity before fulfilling any request and respond within statutory deadlines.
11. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 16. If we learn that we have collected Personal Data from a child, we will delete it promptly.
12. Third-Party Links
Links to external websites or apps are provided for convenience. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Review their policies before providing data.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Effective Date” at the top will change, and significant updates will be highlighted on the Site or via email.
14. Contact Us
Questions, concerns, or requests? Reach out to:
Lauren Miller, Data Protection Officer
Email: contact@greenmealmap.com
Postal: 155 N 1st Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124, USA