Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 14, 2025

Platter Talk, found at https://www.plattertalk.com/ (“Website”), is governed by the following privacy policy (“Privacy Policy”).

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it. The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to inform you what personally identifiable information we may collect and how it may be used. This statement applies only to this Website.

What Information We Collect and How It Is Used

Information You Voluntarily Provide

We may collect personal information such as your name or email address. For example, you may voluntarily provide information by leaving a comment, subscribing to our newsletter, or submitting a contact form.

(If your site no longer allows account creation, delete this paragraph.)
You may also create a user profile, which allows you to select a username and password. Passwords are encrypted and managed through WordPress; we do not store them in plain text.

Information From Other Sources

If you link your Facebook, Instagram, or Google accounts, we may receive your name, email address, and profile picture associated with that account.

This Website uses the Facebook commenting system; if you comment on a post, your profile picture will appear publicly.

Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information about the device you use to access the Website, including your IP address, operating-system type, browser type, referring website, pages viewed, and access dates/times. We may also collect data about actions you take on the Website, such as clicked links.

Cookies

We use cookies (small data files stored on your browser) to improve your experience. Session cookies expire when you close your browser; persistent cookies remain until deleted. You can disable or delete cookies through your browser settings, but some site functions may not work correctly if you do.

How Your Information May Be Used

We may use the collected information to:

Operate and maintain the Website
Personalize your experience
Send promotional or administrative communications (each email includes an unsubscribe option)
Respond to comments or inquiries
Provide user support
Track and measure advertising performance
Protect, investigate, and deter unauthorized or illegal activity

Third-Party Use of Personal Information

We may share your information with third parties when you explicitly authorize us to do so.

The Website also relies on third-party service providers whose privacy policies govern their data use. Current providers include:

Google Analytics – Tracks Website usage; may capture IP address. See Google Privacy Policy.
Google Tag Manager – Helps manage site tags and analytics.
MailerLite – Delivers email updates and newsletters. See MailerLite Privacy Policy.
OneSignal – Sends browser push notifications (if you opt in). See OneSignal Privacy Policy.

We may also share limited, pseudonymized data with our advertising partners, including Raptive and its demand partners, to deliver and measure personalized ads. These partners comply with applicable privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (as amended by the CPRA), and honor opt-out preference signals such as the Global Privacy Control (GPC).

We may share certain information with our advertising and analytics partners to deliver and measure personalized ads and to improve our Website. These partners may use that information as described in their own privacy policies and are required to honor opt-out signals such as the Global Privacy Control (GPC). You can manage or opt out of such data sharing at any time through the ‘Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information’ link in our footer or by contacting info@plattertalk.com.

We may disclose or transfer information in connection with a merger, acquisition, asset sale, or bankruptcy proceeding.

Anonymous Data

We may use or share anonymized data that cannot identify you, such as aggregated analytics or cookie information, for marketing, research, or advertising.

Publicly Visible Information

If you create a user profile or comment on the site, certain information may be visible to others, including your username, avatar, and website link (if provided). Your email address is never publicly displayed.

Advertising

Display Ads

We may use third-party advertising companies to display content and ads, which may use cookies.

Retargeting Ads

We may participate in remarketing campaigns with platforms such as Google, Facebook, or Instagram. These companies use cookies to serve ads based on prior visits to our site.

Affiliate Programs

We engage in affiliate marketing using embedded tracking links. When you click an affiliate link, a cookie tracks qualifying purchases for commission purposes.

Platter Talk is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com.

Advertising (Raptive)

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, visit https://raptive.com/creator-advertising-privacy-statement.

Analytics

We use Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager to analyze Website usage via cookies. Information gathered is used to create usage reports. See Google Privacy Policy.

Newsletters

You may subscribe to our newsletter, which may include promotional content. Emails contain tracking pixels that help us analyze open and click rates to tailor future communications. This information is not shared with third parties.

Opt Out – Unsubscribe using the link in any email or contact info@plattertalk.com.
Access – Request access to personal information we hold.
Amend – Request corrections or updates.
Forget – Request deletion of personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.

We may retain certain data as required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., transaction records, security logs).

Sensitive Personal Information

Do not submit sensitive information (e.g., social-security numbers, health data, religious or political views) through this site. Any such data provided will be handled per this Privacy Policy.

Children’s Information

We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under 16.

If a parent or guardian believes that the Website has collected information about a child under 16, please contact info@plattertalk.com and we will review and delete the data in accordance with applicable law.

International Data Transfers

If you visit from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where our servers are located. We implement safeguards to protect your data consistent with this Privacy Policy.

Your Privacy Choices (California & Other U.S. Laws)

You can request to know, access, correct, or delete personal information we hold about you, and you can opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information used for targeted advertising at any time via the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link in our site footer.

We also process browser-based Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals as an opt-out preference.

These rights apply to residents of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, and Virginia, and may also be available to residents of other states under applicable laws.

To exercise these rights or make other privacy-related requests, contact info@plattertalk.com.

Contact for Privacy Requests

For privacy-specific inquiries or to exercise your rights under applicable privacy laws, contact info@plattertalk.com or use the opt-out link in our site footer.