Last Updated: 02/05/2026
Emily Chicken (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates emilychicken.com (the “Website”). Your privacy matters to me, and I want you to understand exactly what information is collected when you visit and how it’s used.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you interact with this Website, you may choose to provide:
- Your name and email address (when subscribing to our newsletter)
- Comments on recipes (name, email, and comment content)
- Messages sent through our contact form
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit, certain information is collected automatically:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- IP address
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website
- Device information
This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
How We Use Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites function and provide information to site owners.
We use the following types of cookies:
Essential Cookies Required for basic website functionality. These cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Website. This helps us improve content and user experience. Google Analytics collects anonymized data including pages visited, time on site, and general location.
Advertising Cookies We display advertisements through Google AdSense and other advertising partners. These services use cookies to:
- Serve ads based on your interests
- Limit how often you see specific ads
- Measure advertising effectiveness
- Personalize ad content based on browsing history
Google and third-party vendors use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Website and other websites across the Internet.
Google AdSense
This Website uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to this site and other sites on the Internet.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:
- Google Ads Settings: https://www.google.com/settings/ads
- Network Advertising Initiative: http://optout.networkadvertising.org
- Digital Advertising Alliance: http://optout.aboutads.info
- Your Online Choices (EU): http://www.youronlinechoices.eu
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect data:
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website analytics | Link |
| Google AdSense | Advertising | Link |
| Amazon Associates | Affiliate links | Link |
| Social sharing | Link |
Amazon Associates Program
Emily Chicken is a participant 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.
When you click on Amazon affiliate links on this Website, Amazon may collect information about your browsing and purchasing behavior.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Respond to your comments and questions
- Send newsletters (only if you’ve subscribed)
- Improve website content and user experience
- Analyze traffic patterns and site performance
- Display relevant advertisements
- Prevent spam and protect site security
We do not:
- Sell your personal information to third parties
- Share your email address with other companies for marketing
- Use your data for purposes other than those described here
Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the following rights:
For All Users:
- Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time (link in every email)
- Request information about data we hold about you
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Opt out of personalized advertising
For EU/EEA Users (GDPR):
- Right to access your personal data
- Right to rectification of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
- Right to withdraw consent
- Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
For California Residents (CCPA):
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
- Right to say no to the sale of personal information
- Right to request deletion of personal information
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: privacy@emilychicken.com
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary:
- Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe
- Comments: Indefinitely (unless you request removal)
- Analytics data: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
- Contact form messages: 1 year
Children’s Privacy
This Website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Third-Party Links
This Website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any website you visit.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be indicated by an updated “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us at:
📧 Email: privacy@emilychicken.com
TERMS OF SERVICE & DISCLAIMER
Last Updated: [DATE]
Welcome to Emily Chicken (emilychicken.com). By accessing and using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use this Website.
About This Website
Emily Chicken provides recipes, cooking tips, and food-related content for informational and entertainment purposes only. The content on this Website represents personal opinions and experiences and should not be considered professional advice.
Not Professional Advice
The information on this Website is not a substitute for:
- Professional medical advice
- Licensed nutritional counseling
- Professional dietary guidance
- Food safety certifications or training
Always consult qualified professionals for specific health concerns, dietary restrictions, allergies, or medical conditions.
Nutritional Information: Any nutritional data provided on recipes is estimated using online calculators and may not be accurate. For precise nutritional needs, consult a registered dietitian.
Allergy Warning: Recipes may contain or come into contact with common allergens including wheat, eggs, dairy, soy, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, and shellfish. Always check ingredient labels and use your own judgment regarding allergens.
Cooking Safety Disclaimer
Cooking involves inherent risks including but not limited to burns, cuts, fires, and foodborne illness. By using recipes from this Website, you acknowledge and accept these risks.
You are solely responsible for:
- Following safe food handling practices
- Cooking chicken to a safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C)
- Using proper kitchen equipment and techniques
- Ensuring recipes are suitable for your dietary needs
- Supervising children in the kitchen
We are not responsible for:
- Injury or illness resulting from preparing or consuming recipes
- Variations in cooking results due to equipment, ingredients, or technique
- Adverse reactions to ingredients
- Any damages resulting from your use of this Website
Accuracy of Information
While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information:
- Cooking times are approximate and may vary
- Results may differ based on equipment, altitude, and ingredients
- Nutritional information is estimated, not guaranteed
- Product recommendations may change over time
- Prices and availability of linked products may change
We reserve the right to modify or remove content at any time without notice.
Intellectual Property
All content on this Website is the property of Emily Chicken unless otherwise stated. This includes but is not limited to:
- Written content and recipes
- Photographs and images
- Graphics and logos
- Videos
- Website design and layout
You may:
- Share links to our content
- Pin images to Pinterest with proper attribution
- Print recipes for personal, non-commercial use
- Quote brief excerpts with attribution and a link back
You may not:
- Copy, reproduce, or republish entire recipes or articles
- Use our content for commercial purposes without written permission
- Claim our recipes or content as your own
- Remove watermarks or attribution from images
- Scrape or automatically collect content from this Website
If you wish to use our content beyond these permissions, please contact us at: emily@emilychicken.com
User Comments
By posting comments on this Website, you agree that:
- You will not post spam, advertisements, or promotional content
- You will not post offensive, hateful, or discriminatory content
- You will not post false or misleading information
- You will not impersonate others or misrepresent your identity
- You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and modify your comments
- We may remove comments at our sole discretion without notice
We are not responsible for user-generated content and do not endorse opinions expressed in comments.
Affiliate Links & Sponsored Content
This Website contains affiliate links and may feature sponsored content.
- When you click affiliate links and make purchases, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you
- Sponsored content is always clearly disclosed
- Our opinions remain our own regardless of affiliate relationships or sponsorships
- See our full Affiliate Disclosure for details
Third-Party Links
This Website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for:
- The content of third-party websites
- Privacy practices of external sites
- Products or services offered by third parties
- Any transactions you conduct with third parties
Clicking external links is at your own risk.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law:
Emily Chicken and its owner shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from:
- Your use of or inability to use this Website
- Any content on this Website
- Any errors or omissions in content
- Any recipes or cooking instructions
- Any third-party content or links
- Unauthorized access to your data
This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory (contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise).
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Emily Chicken, its owner, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
- Your use of this Website
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party rights
- Any content you submit to this Website
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes become effective immediately upon posting. The “Last Updated” date at the top indicates when changes were last made. Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Website at any time, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Tennessee, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Website shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Tennessee.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
Contact
Questions about these Terms? Contact us at:
📧 Email: emily@emilychicken.com