Effective Date: September 25, 2026 · Last Updated: September 25, 2026
Your data, your rights. This page explains how TrendingGuides.com collects and uses data, plus the terms that govern use of this website.
Contents
Privacy Policy: What We Collect · How We Use It · Cookies · Third Parties · Your Rights · Data Retention · Children’s Privacy
Terms of Use: Acceptance · Intellectual Property · Permitted Use · Liability · External Links · Changes
🔒 We don’t sell your data — Your personal information is never sold to third parties.
🍪 Cookies used — Only essential, comment-related cookies (no advertising trackers).
✉️ Contact for privacy — [trendinguide1@everly]
Privacy Policy — Section 1: What We Collect
TrendingGuides.com collects limited data in two ways: information you provide directly, and data collected automatically when you browse the site.
Information you provide
| Data | Where collected | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Comment form | Displayed alongside your comment |
| Email address | Comment form | To notify you of replies; not published publicly |
| Website (optional) | Comment form | Displayed as a link with your comment, if provided |
| Comment content | Comment form | Published on the relevant recipe/article page |
Data collected automatically
| Data | Source | Why |
|---|---|---|
| IP address, browser user agent | Comment submissions | Spam and abuse detection |
| Standard server logs | Hosting provider | Security and site performance |
We do not collect sensitive personal data such as health records, financial information, or government ID numbers.
Privacy Policy — Section 2: How We Use Your Data
| Purpose | Legal basis |
|---|---|
| Publishing and displaying comments | Consent / legitimate interest |
| Detecting and preventing spam | Legitimate interest |
| Complying with legal obligations | Legal obligation |
We do not use your data for advertising targeting, profiling, or automated decision-making. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third party.
Privacy Policy — Section 3: Cookies
| Cookie | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| WordPress session | Essential | Maintains site functionality | Session |
| comment_author_ | Functional | Remembers your name/email/website so you don’t retype them on your next comment | 1 year |
Managing cookies: You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. This will not affect your ability to read content, but you may need to re-enter your details when commenting. For instructions, visit allaboutcookies.org.
Privacy Policy — Section 4: Third-Party Services
| Service | Purpose | Their privacy policy |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress / Hosting provider | Website infrastructure and server logs | Varies by host |
TrendingGuides.com does not currently use Google Analytics, advertising networks, or tracking pixels. If this changes, this policy will be updated accordingly and the “Last Updated” date revised.
Privacy Policy — Section 5: Your Rights
👁️ Right to Access — Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
✏️ Right to Rectification — Ask us to correct inaccurate data.
🗑️ Right to Erasure — Request deletion of your comments and associated data.
🚫 Right to Object — Object to how your data is processed.
GDPR (EEA/UK residents): You have the right to lodge a complaint with your national supervisory authority if you believe your data has been mishandled.
CCPA (California residents): You have the right to know what personal information is collected and request deletion. We do not sell personal data.
To exercise any of these rights, email us at [trendinguide1@everly].
Privacy Policy — Section 6: Data Retention
| Data type | Retention period |
|---|---|
| Comments | Retained indefinitely to preserve the discussion, unless deletion is requested |
| Server access logs | 30 days, as set by the hosting provider |
Privacy Policy — Section 7: Children’s Privacy
TrendingGuides.com is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal data through a comment, contact us at [trendinguide1@everly] and we will delete it promptly.
Terms of Use — Section 1: Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using TrendingGuides.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy above. If you do not agree, please do not use this website. We reserve the right to update these terms at any time; continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
Terms of Use — Section 2: Intellectual Property
All content published on TrendingGuides.com — including articles, recipes, photography, graphics, and page layouts — is the property of TrendingGuides.com and protected by applicable copyright law.
What you may do: Share links to our articles on social media, in newsletters, or on other websites. Brief quotations (under 50 words) with clear attribution linking back to the original article are permitted for commentary or educational purposes.
What you may not do: You may not reproduce, republish, scrape, copy, or distribute full articles or recipes — or substantial portions of them — on any website, platform, or publication without prior written permission. This includes use in AI training datasets, content aggregators, and content farms.
For syndication or licensing requests, contact [trendinguide1@everly].
Terms of Use — Section 3: Permitted Use
| Prohibited use |
|---|
| Transmitting spam, malware, or harmful code |
| Attempting unauthorised access to site systems or user data |
| Scraping or systematically extracting content using automated tools |
| Misrepresenting our content or attributing false statements to us |
| Using the site in violation of applicable laws |
Terms of Use — Section 4: Limitation of Liability
TrendingGuides.com provides content on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, including accuracy or fitness for a particular purpose.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, TrendingGuides.com and its authors shall not be liable for any damages arising from your use of this site or reliance on its content — including outcomes related to cooking results, ingredient substitutions, or dietary choices made based on information published here.
Recipes and content on this site are for general informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional dietary, nutritional, or medical advice. Always use judgment, especially regarding allergies, food safety, and specific dietary needs.
Terms of Use — Section 5: External Links
Our articles may link to third-party websites for reference. We do not control these sites and are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Linking does not imply endorsement.
Terms of Use — Section 6: Changes to These Terms
We may update this Privacy Policy and Terms of Use to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The “Last Updated” date at the top will always reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.
Questions? Contact us at [trendinguide1@everly]