Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 29, 2025

Introduction

Prose & Palate (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website proseandpalate.com (the “Service”).

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

  • Contact Information: Name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us
  • Comments: Any comments you leave on our reviews and posts
  • Correspondence: Messages you send us through contact forms or email

Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, click patterns, and referring websites
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address, and device identifiers
  • Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience

Third-Party Information

  • Social Media: If you interact with our social media accounts or share our content, we may receive information according to those platforms’ privacy policies
  • Analytics: We use Vercel Analytics to understand how visitors use our site

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide and Improve Service: Deliver content, respond to inquiries, and enhance user experience
  • Communications: Send newsletters, updates, and respond to your messages (with your consent)
  • Analytics: Understand how our website is used to improve content and functionality
  • Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws and protect our rights

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information in these limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate our website (hosting, analytics, email services)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

Third-Party Services

Our website uses several third-party services:

  • TinaCMS: For content management (data processed according to their privacy policy)
  • Vercel: For website hosting, deployment, and analytics
  • Social Media Platforms: When you interact with our social media content

Each service has its own privacy policy governing how they handle your data.

Data Storage and Analytics

We use minimal data collection practices:

  • Vercel Analytics: Collects anonymous usage statistics to help us understand how our website is used. This does not use cookies and does not track personal information.
  • Server Logs: Standard web server logs that may temporarily store IP addresses for security and performance purposes.

We do not currently use cookies or other tracking technologies on our website.

Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our services and respond to your inquiries
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

Comment data and newsletter subscriptions are retained until you request deletion or unsubscribe.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request information about data we have about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at [privacy@proseandpalate.com].

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

International Data Transfers

If you access our website from outside Thailand, your information may be transferred to and processed in Thailand or other countries where our service providers operate.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for person under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact us at:

Email: [privacy@proseandpalate.com]

This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date listed above and applies to all users of the Prose & Palate website.