Who we are
This website is operated by Celia Gercovich.
Our website address is: https://celiathecoeliac.com.
For any privacy-related enquiries, you can contact us at: [email protected]
We are committed to protecting your personal information and complying with the Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act 1988.
What personal data we collect and why
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
An anonymised string created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. After approval of your comment, your profile picture may be visible to the public.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may be able to download and extract this data from images.
Contact forms and email subscriptions
If you contact us via a form, subscribe to our email list, or enter a giveaway, we may collect your name and email address.
This information is used to:
- Respond to enquiries
- Send updates, recipes, or marketing content
- Deliver products or services you have requested
You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in emails.
Cookies
We use cookies to improve your experience on our website.
If you leave a comment, you may opt in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These are for your convenience and last for up to one year.
We may also use cookies for analytics and advertising purposes. You can disable cookies through your browser settings.
Advertising and analytics
We may use third-party services, including Google, to display advertising and analyse website traffic.
These services may use cookies or similar technologies to:
- Show relevant ads
- Measure performance
- Understand how users interact with the site
Google may use the DoubleClick cookie to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites.
You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (such as videos, images, or articles). Embedded content behaves the same way as if you visited the other website directly.
These websites may collect data, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with that content.
Who we share your data with
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share data with trusted third-party services to operate our website, including:
- Spam detection services
- Email marketing platforms
- Analytics and advertising providers
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely.
If you register on our website, we store the personal information provided in your profile. You can request to edit or delete your information at any time.
Your rights
You may request:
- Access to the personal data we hold about you
- Correction of your personal data
- Deletion of your personal data
This does not include data we are required to keep for legal, administrative, or security purposes.
To make a request, please contact us at [email protected]
Where your data is sent
Your data may be processed outside Australia, including in the United States, by third-party providers we use to operate this website.
Updates to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated effective date.