Butter N Thyme Website Disclaimer and Privacy Policy
Interpretation and Definitions
- Interpretation: Words with the initial letter capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. These definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or plural.
- Definitions:
- Company: "Butter N Thyme" ("We", "Us", or "Our").
- Website: Accessible from https://www.butter-n-thyme.com.
- You: The individual accessing the Website, or the company, or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Website.
Personal Data Collection
- Information You Supply: We collect information you provide when registering to receive emails or commenting on the Website. This includes names, e-mail addresses, and other contact information.
- Navigation Data: Information collected as you navigate through our Website.
Comments
- Data Collection: When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comments form, the visitor’s IP address, and browser user agent string for spam detection.
- Gravatar Service: An anonymized string created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Cookies
- Usage: Cookies are used for saving your details in comments and for site functionality. User ratings may store cookies for a specified duration to prevent rating spam.
- Management: You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Declining cookies may prevent you from taking full advantage of the Website.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
- Behavior: Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Such content behaves as if the visitor has visited the other website.
Analytics
- Usage: This Website uses Google Analytics for understanding website traffic and webpage usage.
Data Retention and User Rights
- Retention: Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely. For registered users, personal information provided in their user profile is stored.
- User Rights: You can request an exported file of your personal data we hold, including data provided by you. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you.
External Links and Affiliate Disclosure
- Third-Party Links: The Website may contain links to external websites not affiliated with us. We do not guarantee the accuracy of any information on these external websites.
- Affiliate Programs: We participate in affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to affiliated sites.
Security
- Measures: We are committed to ensuring your information is secure. Suitable physical, electronic, and managerial procedures are in place to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.
Controlling Your Personal Information
- Direct Marketing: You can choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information for direct marketing purposes.
- Third-Party Sharing: We will not sell, distribute, or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law.
Opt-Out Options
- Google Analytics: Users can opt-out of Google Analytics for Display Advertising and customize Google Display Network ads using Google’s settings.
GDPR Compliance
- EU Users: Our Website does not collect personally identifiable information from, deliver a personalized experience to, or track persons identified as visiting from the European Union.
General Disclaimer
- Information Purpose: The information on the Website is for general information and educational purposes only.
- No Responsibility for Errors: We assume no responsibility for errors or omissions in the contents of the Website.
- No Liability: In no event shall we be liable for any damages arising out of the use of the Website or its contents.
- Right to Modify: We reserve the right to make changes to the Website contents at any time without notice.
Fair Use and Views Expressed Disclaimer
- Fair Use: We may use copyrighted material under "fair use" for purposes like criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research.
- Opinions: The Website may contain views and opinions not necessarily reflecting the official policy or position of Butter N Thyme.
"Use at Your Own Risk" and Non-Health Professional Advice Disclaimer
- No Guarantees: All information on the Website is provided "as is", with no guarantee of completeness, accuracy, or timeliness.
- Not Medical Advice: Nutritional information on the Website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice.