Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 01, 2026
Welcome to Bouncy Bowl (“we,” “us,” or “our”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit bouncybowl.com (the “Site”). By using our Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.
1. Who We Are
Bouncy Bowl is a personal food blog run by Indigo, dedicated to sharing approachable, vibrant recipes for home cooks of all levels. Our mission is to inspire joyful cooking and make every meal a celebration. For questions about this policy, please contact us at [email protected] or visit our Contact Page.
2. Information We Collect
We collect minimal personal information from our visitors. The types of information we may collect include:
- Personal Information You Provide: When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.
- Automatically Collected Information: Like most websites, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity. This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates/times of your visits. This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6).
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To send you our email newsletter if you have subscribed
- To respond to your inquiries and provide support
- To improve our website, content, and user experience
- To monitor and analyze usage and trends to enhance your experience on our Site
- To protect, investigate, and deter against unauthorized or illegal activity
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users (such as our email newsletter provider). These providers are obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
- Protection of Rights: We may disclose your information when we believe it is necessary to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding potential violations of our policies, suspected fraud, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of Bouncy Bowl, our users, or others.
5. Email Newsletter
If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter, we will collect your email address and use it to send you periodic updates, recipes, and news related to Bouncy Bowl. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any newsletter email or by contacting us at [email protected].
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us understand how you use our website and improve its functionality. The types of cookies we may use include:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the operation of our website.
- Performance and Analytics Cookies: Help us analyze how visitors use the Site so we can improve our content and user experience. We may use third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) that collect information sent by your browser as part of a web page request, including cookies and your IP address.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Site.
7. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience and information. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
9. Children’s Privacy
Bouncy Bowl is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us at [email protected] and we will promptly delete it.
10. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- The right to access the personal information we hold about you
- The right to request correction or deletion of your personal information
- The right to object to or restrict certain types of processing
- The right to withdraw consent (such as unsubscribing from our newsletter)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected] or visit our Contact Page.
11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, as well as the right to request deletion of your personal information. We do not sell your personal information. To exercise your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), please contact us at [email protected].
12. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers incorporate a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Our Site does not currently respond to DNT signals. However, you can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.
13. International Visitors
Bouncy Bowl is based in the United States and intended for U.S. visitors. If you are accessing the Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States, which may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page with a new effective date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
- Contact Page: bouncybowl.com/contact
Thank you for trusting Bouncy Bowl with your information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and making your experience on our Site safe and enjoyable.