Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2/25/2026

Who we are

Our website address is: https://alpinespoon.com.

Contact Email: hello@alpinespoon.com

Alpine Spoon is a recipe website providing cooking content, high-altitude baking guidance, and related resources. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at: hello@alpinespoon.com

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site 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.

Cookies

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.

This website uses cookies.

Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help improve your browsing experience. Cookies may be used to:

  • Analyze website traffic
  • Personalize content
  • Deliver advertisements
  • Remember user preferences

You may disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some parts of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

If you are located in certain regions (such as the European Union or California), you may see a cookie consent banner allowing you to manage your preferences.

Embedded content from other websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (such as videos, images, or social media posts). Embedded content behaves in the same way as if the visitor has visited the originating website.

These third-party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with embedded content.

Who we share your data with

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email. We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We only share information with service providers (such as email marketing and analytics) necessary to run this website.

How long we retain your data

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

For users that register on our website (if any), we also 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.

What rights you have over your data

If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Where your data is sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

Information We Collect

We collect information to provide a better experience for our readers. This includes:

  • Voluntary Information: When you leave a comment, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us directly, we collect the personal information you provide, such as your name and email address.
  • Automated Information: When you visit Alpine Spoon, we automatically collect certain device information, including your IP address, browser type, and operating system. We also track how you interact with our site (pages viewed, links clicked, and time spent) via cookies and analytics.
  • Cookies & Tracking: We use cookies to remember your preferences and to understand site traffic. If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name and email in cookies for your convenience. These cookies last for one year.

How We Use & Share Your Data

We use your information to send recipe updates, respond to inquiries, and display relevant advertisements.

  • Third-Party Sharing: We do not sell your personal data. We share data with trusted service providers (like Google Analytics and our email service provider) only as necessary to operate the website.
  • Data Retention: Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely so we can recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically. For newsletter subscribers, we retain your data until you choose to unsubscribe.
  • Your Rights: Depending on your location (including Texas, California, or the EU), you have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@alpinespoon.com.

Advertising

This website may display advertisements from third-party advertising partners.

These advertising partners may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Deliver personalized ads
  • Measure ad performance
  • Track browsing activity across websites

Third-party advertisers may collect information about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide relevant advertisements.

Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to this website or other websites.

We do not control the data collected by third-party advertisers. Please refer to their privacy policies for more information.

Analytics

We may use analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our website.

Analytics services may collect information such as:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on the site
  • Traffic sources
  • Device information

This information helps us improve content and user experience.

Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

By using this website, you acknowledge this risk.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under data protection laws, including:

  • The right to access your personal data
  • The right to request correction or deletion
  • The right to withdraw consent
  • The right to request information about how your data is used

To exercise these rights, please contact us at: hello@alpinespoon.com

Media

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images that include embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may be able to download and extract location data from images on the site.

Children’s Information

This website is not directed toward children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Affiliate Disclosure

This website may participate in affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn a commission if you click on certain links and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you.

We only recommend products we genuinely believe in.