Last updated: July 16, 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Uncooked Truths ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit https://uncookedtruths.com ("the Site"). By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of your information as described below.
1. Who We Are
Uncooked Truths is a personal blog created to share real-life experiences, particularly around midlife health and wellness. We collect minimal data required to operate a secure, functional, and engaging website. We do not sell, rent, or misuse your information.
2. What We Collect
Personal Data You Provide
We may collect:
- Your name and email address (only when you choose to sign up for our newsletter)
- Any information you submit through contact forms or comments (if enabled)
This data is collected and managed through:
- ConvertKit (Kit) – our email newsletter platform
- Grow for WP (Mediavine) – for signup forms and engagement tools
Automatically Collected Data (Usage Data)
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser and device information
- Pages visited, time spent on the Site, and referral sources
Collected through:
- Google Site Kit (Google Analytics)
- LiteSpeed Cache (site performance)
- Cloudflare Turnstile (bot protection)
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, improve site performance, and analyze traffic. Cookies are small files stored on your device.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic functionality (e.g., page load, security)
- Functional Cookies: Remember preferences like newsletter form display status
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the site (via Google Analytics)
- Email/Engagement Cookies: Track interactions with forms and emails (ConvertKit, Grow)
We do not use cookies for behavioral advertising, retargeting, or third-party ad tracking.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, this may impact certain features.
This section also serves as our Cookie Notice. By continuing to use the Site, you agree to our use of cookies as outlined here.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Deliver and maintain the Site
- Respond to your inquiries or requests
- Send you newsletters if you've opted in
- Analyze site traffic and improve performance
- Protect the Site from spam and abuse
5. Who We Share Your Information With
We do not sell your data. We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate the Site:
- ConvertKit (email delivery)
- Mediavine Grow (signup tools)
- Google Analytics via Site Kit (performance tracking)
- Cloudflare (security)
- LiteSpeed (performance caching)
Data may also be shared:
- If legally required
- During a future sale or transfer of the Site (you'll be notified if that ever happens)
6. How Long Do We Keep Your Data
- Newsletter subscriber data is kept until you unsubscribe
- Analytics data is retained for as long as needed to monitor performance
- Other data (like form submissions) is kept as long as necessary for the original purpose or legal requirements
7. Data Transfers
Some of the services we use (like ConvertKit and Google) may store data on servers outside your country. We rely on providers that offer strong data protection and comply with global privacy standards such as GDPR.
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access, update, or delete your personal information
- Withdraw your consent (if applicable)
- Request a copy of your data
- Object to or restrict how we process your data
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].
9. Security of Your Data
We use industry-standard tools and practices to protect your information. These include firewall protection, anti-spam filters (Antispam Bee), bot filtering (Cloudflare Turnstile), and performance tools (LiteSpeed). However, no website can guarantee 100% security.
10. Children’s Privacy
This Site is not intended for anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we become aware that such data has been collected, it will be deleted.
11. Links to Other Websites
Our Site may link to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies if you interact with them.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. All changes will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” above will reflect the latest version.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: https://uncookedtruths.com/contact