Last Updated: October 18, 2026
By accessing or using crumbandclovesociety.com (the “Website”), you acknowledge that you have been provided access to this Privacy Policy, which describes how Crumb and Clove Society collects, uses, processes, and protects personal information.
Crumb and Clove Society (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates crumbandclovesociety.com (the “Website”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and retain personal information obtained through the Website.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following information when visitors use the Website:
Information provided voluntarily
- Names and email addresses submitted with comments or business inquiries.
- Comments, recipe ratings, and other information visitors choose to submit.
- Information included in correspondence sent to us.
Information collected automatically
Certain technical information may be collected during Website use, including IP addresses, browser information, and website access records.
We do not require visitors to register or create an account to access our publicly available content.
How We Use Information
Personal information may be used to:
- Operate and maintain the Website.
- Review and moderate comments and recipe ratings.
- Receive and manage business inquiries.
- Protect the Website against misuse and security threats.
- Resolve technical or administrative issues.
- Comply with applicable legal obligations.
Information submitted through comments or business inquiries is not automatically used to enroll visitors in marketing communications.
Public Comments and Ratings
Visitors may submit comments on recipes, articles, editorials, and other Website content where commenting is available. Recipe ratings may be submitted independently of comments without requiring a name or email address.
Commenters must provide a name and email address. Approved comments may publicly display the commenter’s name and written contribution. Email addresses are not publicly displayed.
Recipe ratings may be recorded along with certain technical information, such as an IP address, for administrative and security purposes.
Written comments are subject to review and approval before publication.
Crumb and Clove Society reserves the right to approve, decline, moderate, or remove comments at its discretion, subject to applicable law.
Approved comments may remain available indefinitely.
Individuals may request the removal of their comments or associated personal information. Requests will be evaluated in accordance with applicable law. Where removal is not legally required, Crumb and Clove Society retains discretion to remove, retain, or anonymize submitted content.
We may request reasonable information to verify the identity of a person submitting a privacy-related request.
Business Correspondence
When visitors submit a business inquiry, we collect the information they provide for purposes of reviewing, managing, and responding to appropriate correspondence.
Business correspondence may be retained as reasonably necessary for legitimate administrative, operational, or legal purposes.
Submitting an inquiry does not guarantee a response.
Cookies and Website Technologies
Crumb and Clove Society may use cookies and similar technologies to support the operation, functionality, security, and performance of crumbandclovesociety.com.
Cookies are small files that may be stored on a visitor’s device when accessing a website. Some cookies are necessary for essential website functions, while others may support preferences, analytics, or additional features.
Where applicable, visitors may choose whether to permit optional cookies through the Website’s cookie preference controls.
Strictly necessary cookies may remain active where they are required for the Website to function properly.
Visitors may also manage or delete cookies through their browser settings. Restricting certain cookies may affect the availability or functionality of some Website features.
Crumb and Clove Society may update its use of cookies and similar technologies as its Website develops. Any material changes to data collection or tracking practices will be reflected in this Privacy Policy, with additional notice or consent provided where required by applicable law.
Service Providers and Information Disclosure
Crumb and Clove Society may use third-party service providers to support website operations, hosting, communications, maintenance, and security.
These providers may process information as necessary to perform services on our behalf.
We may also disclose information when required by law, to respond to valid legal requests, or to protect our rights, visitors, and Website operations.
We do not sell personal information collected through our comment sections or business inquiry forms.
Information Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, subject to applicable legal obligations.
Approved comments may be retained indefinitely unless removed, anonymized, or otherwise processed as appropriate.
Business correspondence and technical records may be retained for legitimate administrative, operational, security, or legal purposes.
Privacy Requests
Individuals may contact us to request information about personal data they have submitted or to request its correction or removal.
Requests are evaluated in accordance with applicable privacy laws and any relevant legal exceptions.
We may require reasonable verification before acting on a request. We may also retain information where permitted or required by law.
Privacy requests may be directed to:
Children’s Privacy
Crumb and Clove Society provides content intended primarily for an adult audience. The Website is not designed for or specifically directed toward individuals under 18 years of age.
Individuals under 18 years of age should not submit personal information through the Website’s comment sections, recipe ratings, or business inquiry forms without the involvement and permission of a parent or legal guardian.
We do not knowingly solicit personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child under 16 in circumstances requiring its removal, we will take appropriate steps consistent with applicable law.
Parents or legal guardians who believe their child under 16 has submitted personal information may contact us at info@crumbandclovesociety.com.
Information Security
Crumb and Clove Society takes reasonable administrative and technical measures intended to protect the Website and personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, misuse, theft, alteration, and loss.
However, no website, electronic communication, or data storage system can be guaranteed completely secure. Crumb and Clove Society does not warrant or guarantee that the Website or its associated systems will be free from cyberattacks, hacking, security breaches, unauthorized access, or other security incidents.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Crumb and Clove Society disclaims liability for losses or damages arising from unauthorized third-party activities or security incidents beyond its reasonable control.
Nothing in this section excludes or limits any responsibility or liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited, including obligations imposed by applicable data protection and security laws.
Third-Party Websites
The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services.
Crumb and Clove Society is not responsible for the independent privacy practices of third parties. Visitors should review the policies of external websites before providing personal information.
International Visitors and Privacy Rights
Crumb and Clove Society is based and operates in the United States. Our Website may be accessed by visitors residing in other countries and jurisdictions.
By accessing or using the Website, visitors acknowledge that the Website is operated from the United States and that information collected through their use of the Website may be processed, transferred, or stored in the United States, subject to applicable law.
Visitors accessing the Website from outside the United States are responsible for understanding the privacy laws applicable to their jurisdiction. Crumb and Clove Society will comply with applicable data protection laws and regulations to the extent they govern its operations and activities.
Changes to This Policy
Crumb and Clove Society reserves the right to modify, amend, or update this Privacy Policy at any time, at its sole discretion, without prior notice, except where otherwise required by applicable law.
Changes will be reflected by updating the effective date of this Privacy Policy. Any additional notice or consent required by applicable law will be provided as appropriate.
Visitors are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
Contact
Questions or requests concerning this Privacy Policy may be directed to:
Crumb and Clove Society
Texas, United States
Email: info@crumbandclovesociety.com
Website: https://crumbandclovesociety.com