Last Updated: October 9, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how Healthy Little Vittles (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information when you visit or interact with https://healthylittlevittles.com (the “Site”).
We are committed to respecting your privacy and complying with applicable privacy and data protection laws in the United States, Ohio, and internationally.
By using this Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal and non-personal information:
1.1. Information You Voluntarily Provide
- Name, email address, and other contact details when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list
- Leave a comment on a blog post
- Download a digital product or opt in to a freebie
- Make a purchase or donation
- Contact us through forms or email
- Preferences and interests related to recipes, health, and content.
1.2. Information Automatically Collected
- IP address, browser type, device type, operating system
- Date and time of visit, pages viewed, referring URL
- Interaction with the Site (scrolling, clicks, downloads)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
This helps us improve performance, analyze trends, and personalize content.
1.3. Third-Party Data
We may receive limited data from:
- Email marketing platforms (e.g., ConvertKit, Mailchimp)
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Advertising or affiliate platforms
We do not purchase personal data from third parties.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and improve the Site’s content, features, and services
- Deliver email newsletters, marketing communications, or promotions
- Personalize user experience and content recommendations
- Process transactions and deliver digital products
- Respond to comments, questions, or customer support requests
- Comply with legal obligations
Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)
For users located in the EU/UK, our legal bases for processing include:
- Consent: e.g., newsletter subscriptions and cookies
- Contractual necessity: to fulfill transactions or deliver products
- Legitimate interest: improving our services and site performance
- Legal compliance: retaining records as required by law
You may withdraw consent at any time.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Enable site functionality and performance
- Remember your preferences (e.g., language, display settings)
- Analyze traffic (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Support affiliate links and advertising disclosures
You can control cookie settings through your browser or opt out of certain tracking.
For EU/UK users, we comply with GDPR cookie consent requirements, and for California users, we honor Do Not Sell My Personal Information preferences.
How We Share Your Information
We may share your information with:
- Service providers (email platforms, analytics tools, e-commerce processors)
- Affiliate partners (to track qualifying purchases)
- Legal authorities if required to comply with applicable law
International data transfers are performed in accordance with applicable laws, including GDPR standard contractual clauses where required.
Email Marketing & Communications
When you subscribe to our newsletter or download free resources:
- We may send you emails with recipes, promotions, product updates, or wellness tips.
- You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in each email or by contacting us at [Insert Contact Email].
- We comply with the CAN-SPAM Act, GDPR, and other applicable regulations.
Newsletters
On the Website, you may subscribe to my newsletter (email list), which may be used for advertising purposes. All newsletters sent may contain tracking pixels. The pixel is embedded in emails and allows an analysis of the success of online marketing campaigns. Because of these tracking pixels, we may see if and when you open an email and which links within the email you click. Also, this allows the Website to adapt the content of future newsletters to the interests of the user. This behavior will not be passed on to third parties.
Opt Out
You may opt-out of future email communications by following the unsubscribe links in our emails. You may also notify us at [email protected] to be removed from our mailing list.
If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please contact me.
Your Rights
Depending on where you reside, you may have the following rights:
United States (including California)
- Right to know what personal information is collected and how it’s used
- Right to access or request deletion of your personal data
- Right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data (we do not sell data)
To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at [Insert Contact Email].
European Union / UK (GDPR)
- Right of access, rectification, erasure, and portability
- Right to restrict or object to processing
- Right to withdraw consent at any time
Canada (PIPEDA)
- Right to access and correct personal information
- Right to challenge data handling practices
We may need to verify your identity before processing requests.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data:
- As long as you remain subscribed or maintain an active relationship with us
- As needed to comply with legal, tax, and reporting obligations
- For marketing purposes until you opt out or withdraw consent
When no longer needed, data will be securely deleted or anonymized.
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.
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to save 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.
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.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
If you create a user profile on the Website or leave a comment, certain information may be publicly visible.
We may share your information with third parties when you explicitly authorize us to share your information.
Data Security
We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:
- Secure HTTPS protocol
- Encrypted email marketing and payment processing platforms
- Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only
While no system can be 100% secure, we strive to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
International Users
Our Site is operated from the United States.
If you access the Site from outside the U.S., you consent to the transfer, storage, and processing of your data in the U.S. or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.
We implement safeguards for international transfers as required by GDPR and similar regulations.
Children’s Privacy
This Site is not directed toward children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from them.
If we become aware that a child under 16 has provided personal information, we will promptly delete it.
Third-Party Services & Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., affiliate programs, advertisers, social media platforms). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies separately.
Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.
Advertising
CMI Marketing, Inc., d/b/a Raptive (“Raptive”) is a service provider of this Site for the purposes of placing advertising on the Site, and Raptive will collect and use certain data for advertising purposes. To learn more about Raptive’s data usage, click here: https://raptive.com/creator-advertising-privacy-statement
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze the use of our website. Google Analytics gathers information about website use by means of cookie with a randomly generated Client ID on your browser. Google does use your personal information such as your IP address in order to capture the reporting for the Website regarding the usage. You may opt out of Google Analytics with a browser add-on, which is available here.
Google’s privacy policy is available at: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en-US
Affiliate Marketing
Healthy Little Vittles may participate in affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn commissions on purchases made through links on this website. These affiliate relationships are designed to help support the operation of our site and allow us to continue creating free content for our readers.
When you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only promote products, services, or brands that we personally use, trust, or believe will add genuine value to our audience.
All affiliate links are clearly disclosed in accordance with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines. By using this site, you acknowledge and agree that:
- Affiliate links may be included in blog posts, newsletters, product roundups, social media content, and other communications.
- We do not control or assume responsibility for third-party websites, their products, services, or privacy practices.
- Your interaction with any third-party website is at your own risk and is governed by that party’s terms and privacy policies.
- We do not guarantee the quality, accuracy, or safety of any third-party product or service promoted through affiliate links.
This disclosure complies with FTC 16 CFR Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
If you have any questions regarding our affiliate partnerships or disclosures, please contact us at: gina@healthylittlevittlescom
Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. When changes are made, the updated date at the top of this page will be revised.
We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed.
Contact Information
For questions, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Healthy Little Vittles
Regina Ann Fontana, LLC
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: 5915 Ballydugan Dr. Galloway, OH 43119
United States
If you are in the EU/UK and believe your rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority.