Last Updated: January 11, 2026
Yum and Yummer (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates https://yumandyummer.com (the “Website”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Website.
1) Who We Are / How To Contact Us
Website: https://yumandyummer.com
If you have privacy questions or requests, contact us via our Contact page.
2) What Information We Collect
We collect information in three main ways: (a) information you provide, (b) information collected automatically, and (c) information from third parties (such as advertising partners).
A) Information you provide
• Comments: When visitors leave comments on the Website, we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
– Gravatar: An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy/
– After approval of your comment, your profile picture (if connected via Gravatar) may be visible to the public in the context of your comment.
• Contact requests: If you contact us through our Contact page, we may collect your name, email address, and the contents of your message so we can respond.
• Newsletter or email sign-ups (if enabled): If you subscribe to our email list, we collect your email address (and any other information you submit) to send you updates. You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in our emails.
• Accounts (if enabled): If you register for an account on the Website, we store the information you provide in your user profile.
B) Information collected automatically
When you use the Website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
• Log data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, referring/exit pages, and time/date stamps.
• Usage data: pages viewed, links clicked, and interactions with content.
• Cookies and similar technologies: described in Section 4.
C) Information from third parties
We may receive information from third-party service providers we use to operate the Website (e.g., website hosting, analytics, advertising partners, spam prevention services, and email providers). These providers may process certain data on our behalf.
3) How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
• Operate, maintain, and improve the Website
• Respond to messages submitted via the Contact page
• Moderate comments and prevent spam/fraud
• Measure and analyze traffic and performance
• Personalize content and improve user experience
• Serve advertising (including interest-based advertising where permitted by law and user choice)
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies
4) Cookies, Ads, And Similar Technologies
A) What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. They help websites remember information about your visit (for example, preferences, login status, and analytics).
B) How we use cookies
We may use cookies and similar technologies for:
• Essential site functions (e.g., login, security)
• Preferences (e.g., remembering comment details)
• Analytics (understanding how visitors use the Website)
• Advertising and measurement (including personalized/interest-based ads where permitted)
C) Managing cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings, including blocking or deleting cookies.
Helpful resources:
• https://www.aboutcookies.org/how-to-manage-and-delete-cookies
• Chrome instructions: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
Please note: disabling cookies may limit some Website functionality, and rejecting cookies does not remove ads—it may result in non-personalized ads.
D) Consent / cookie banner (where applicable)
Depending on your location, you may be shown a consent banner (Consent Management Platform) that lets you accept, reject, or customize certain cookies/partners. You can revisit your preferences through the banner (if available) or by adjusting your browser settings.
5) Ezoic Services
This website uses the services of Ezoic Inc. (“Ezoic”), including to manage third-party interest-based advertising. Ezoic may employ a variety of technologies on this website, including tools to serve content, display advertisements and enable advertising to visitors of this website, which may utilize first and third-party cookies.
A cookie is a small text file sent to your device by a web server that enables the website to remember information about your browsing activity. First-party cookies are created by the site you are visiting, while third-party cookies are set by domains other than the one you’re visiting. Ezoic and our partners may place third-party cookies, tags, beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to monitor interactions with advertisements and optimize ad targeting. Please note that disabling cookies may limit access to certain content and features on the website, and rejecting cookies does not eliminate advertisements but will result in non-personalized advertising. You can find more information about cookies and how to manage them here.
The following information may be collected, used, and stored in a cookie when serving personalized ads:
- IP address
- Operating system type and version
- Device type
- Language preferences
- Web browser type
- Email (in a hashed or encrypted form)
Ezoic and its partners may use this data in combination with information that has been independently collected to deliver targeted advertisements across various platforms and websites. Ezoic’s partners may also gather additional data, such as unique IDs, advertising IDs, geolocation data, usage data, device information, traffic data, referral sources, and interactions between users and websites or advertisements, to create audience segments for targeted advertising across different devices, browsers, and apps. You can find more information about interest-based advertising and how to manage them here.
You can view Ezoic’s privacy policy here, or for additional information about Ezoic’s advertising and other partners, you can view Ezoic’s advertising partners here.
6) WordPress-Specific Cookies (Comments / Login)
• If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
• If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
• When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
• If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
7) Embedded Content From Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
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.
8) Affiliate Links & Advertising Disclosure
Some pages may include affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission if you click a link and make a purchase (at no extra cost to you). This helps support the Website.
Amazon Associates Program:
Yum and Yummer participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc., or its affiliates.
Advertising:
We may display advertisements served by third-party networks (including through Ezoic). These ads may use cookies or similar technologies to measure performance and, where allowed, personalize ad content.
9) Editorial Standards & Independence
We aim to publish helpful, accurate, and easy-to-follow recipes and kitchen guides. Advertising partners and affiliates do not control our editorial decisions. When content includes affiliate links or sponsored elements, we strive to disclose that clearly.
If you believe something on the Website is inaccurate, please contact us. We review reasonable correction requests and update content when appropriate.
10) Who We Share Data With
We may share information with:
• Service providers that help us operate the Website (hosting, security, analytics, email services, ad tech partners)
• Advertising partners (as described above, including Ezoic and its partners)
• Legal authorities if required to comply with law, enforce our policies, or protect rights and safety
We do not sell your personal information in the ordinary sense; however, some advertising technologies may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” under certain privacy laws. Where applicable, you may have the right to opt out of targeted advertising through consent tools and device/browser settings.
11) How Long We Retain Your Data
• Comments: If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata may be retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
• Accounts (if any): For users that register on our website, we store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
• Contact messages: We retain contact messages as long as needed to respond and maintain reasonable business records, then delete or anonymize when no longer required.
12) Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
• Request access to or deletion of certain personal data we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate information
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Opt out of interest-based advertising (see Section 5 and Section 4)
For comment/account data requests, contact us here:
https://yumandyummer.com/contact/
We may need to verify your request before fulfilling it.
13) Children’s Privacy
This Website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to remove it.
14) Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to help protect information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
15) Changes To This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.