Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 20, 2026
The short version: We collect minimal data, use cookies for analytics and site functionality, and never sell your personal information. We use Google Analytics to understand traffic and MailerLite for email communications you opt into.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:
- Subscribe to our email list: your email address and, optionally, your first name
- Contact us: your name, email address, and message content via our contact form
- Leave comments: your name, email address, and comment text
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit mealin15.com, certain information is collected automatically, including:
- IP address (anonymized where possible)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
This information is collected through cookies and analytics tools (see below) and is used to improve the Site and understand how visitors interact with our content.
2. Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies: Required for the Site to function properly (e.g., WordPress session cookies)
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand traffic patterns and how visitors use the Site (Google Analytics)
- Preference cookies: Remember your choices and settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of the Site.
3. Third-Party Services
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze traffic and user behavior on the Site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymized information, including the number of visitors, traffic sources, and pages viewed. This data helps us improve our content and user experience.
Google Analytics may transfer data to servers in the United States. For more information, see Google’s Privacy Policy.
MailerLite
We use MailerLite to manage our email newsletter and communications. When you subscribe to our mailing list, your email address (and optional name) is stored by MailerLite. MailerLite may track email opens, clicks, and engagement to help us improve our communications.
For more information, see MailerLite’s Privacy Policy.
Embedded Content
Some pages may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, social media posts) from third-party services. Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited that website directly and may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and improve the Site’s content and functionality
- Send email newsletters and meal plans you have opted into
- Respond to your inquiries and messages
- Analyze traffic and usage patterns to improve the user experience
- Prevent fraud and ensure the security of the Site
5. Email Communications
We send emails only to people who have voluntarily subscribed. Every email includes an unsubscribe link, and you can opt out at any time. After unsubscribing, your email address will be removed from our active mailing list, though it may be retained in backups for a limited period.
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share data with:
- Service providers (Google Analytics, MailerLite, hosting providers) that help us operate the Site — these providers are bound by their own privacy policies
- Legal authorities if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our users and the Site
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:
- Email subscribers: until you unsubscribe
- Contact form submissions: up to 12 months
- Analytics data: retained per Google Analytics’ default settings (26 months)
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate personal data
- Delete your personal data
- Restrict the processing of your personal data
- Object to the processing of your personal data
- Data portability — receive your data in a structured format
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@mealin15.com.
9. Children’s Privacy
This Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.
10. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information, including SSL encryption, secure hosting, and limited access to personal data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. Contact
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
Email: hello@mealin15.com
Website: mealin15.com/contact