Who we are
Our website address is: https://makinmacon.com
This site is owned and operated by Susan Raynor.
For privacy-specific concerns, please contact: susan@makinmacon.com
Business email: makinmacon@gmail.com
Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.
Media
If you upload images to the website (e.g., in comments), avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract location data from images.
Contact Forms
If you submit a form via our site (such as to sign up for emails), we collect your name and email address. This data is stored by our email provider, MailerLite, and is only used to send relevant updates you’ve requested.
Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Enable social sharing features
- Track site performance
- Save user preferences
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, pins, or recipes). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited that site directly and may collect data.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Analytics
We use Google Analytics to monitor website usage. This data is anonymous and helps us understand how users interact with our content. You can opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-on.
Plugins That May Collect Personal Data
WP Recipe Maker
When you rate a recipe, your IP address is stored for spam protection. No other personal information is collected unless voluntarily submitted.
Solid Security
This plugin protects the website from malicious activity. It may temporarily track IP addresses to prevent brute force attacks or unauthorized logins.
Really Simple SSL
Used to ensure your data is encrypted while browsing. This plugin does not process personal data itself.
Who we share your data with
We may share your data with:
- MailerLite (email communications)
- Google Analytics (anonymous usage data)
- Grow by Mediavine (content personalization)
- Affiliate partners (if you click a tracked link)
We do not sell or trade your personal information. Please refer to each provider’s privacy policy for more details.
How long we retain your data
- Comments and metadata: indefinitely
- Contact form entries: 6 months
- Analytics data: 26 months (Google default)
- Recipe ratings: as long as needed for site functionality
What rights you have over your data
If you have submitted your email or left a comment, you can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you or ask us to erase it. This does not include data we must keep for legal, administrative, or security purposes.
To make a request, contact us at makinmacon@gmail.com.
Where your data is sent
Data may be processed outside your home country by secure third-party tools (like MailerLite and Google) that meet international privacy standards.
How we protect your data
We use:
- SSL encryption via Really Simple SSL
- Malware and brute force protection via Solid Security
- Regular updates and plugin security
- Secure third-party services with privacy safeguards
Data breach procedures
In the event of a breach, we will:
- Notify affected users within 72 hours
- Work with hosting and security providers to resolve the issue
- Follow applicable laws and best practices to protect your information
Third-party data and profiling
We do not receive data from third parties or use any form of automated profiling or decision-making with your information.
Industry regulatory disclosures
We are a U.S.-based blog and not part of a regulated industry. However, we aim to uphold privacy practices aligned with GDPR, CCPA, and other major privacy standards.
Contact us
If you have any questions or privacy concerns, please reach out:
📧 susan@makinmacon.com
📧 Business inquiries: makinmacon@gmail.com