Privacy Policy

This privacy policy sets out how ForkToSpoon uses and protects any information you give while using www.forktospoon.com.

Should you provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that this privacy statement will only use it.

ForkToSpoon may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page repeatedly to ensure that you are happy with any changes. This policy is effective from 1/23/2024.

This blog may receive compensation through cash advertising, sponsorships, paid insertions, or other forms of payment. Some advertisements are served by third-party ad networks and may or may not be clearly identified as paid content. While the blog owner(s) may be compensated for posts or advertisements, we always share our honest opinions, experiences, findings, and beliefs regarding the products or topics discussed. All views and opinions expressed on this blog are solely those of the blogger(s). Any product claim, statistic, quote, or representation should be independently verified with the manufacturer, provider, or relevant party.

Per FTC guidelines, this website may receive compensation from companies mentioned through advertising, affiliate programs, or other forms of payment. This means some content contains endorsements for products or services. If you click on a recommended link and make a purchase or sign up for an offer, ForkToSpoon may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Any references to third-party products, rates, or websites are subject to change without notice. Please ensure you conduct your own research before participating in any third-party offers.

We participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a way for websites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

What Personal Data We Collect and Why

Purchases:
When you make a purchase, we collect personal information you provide, such as your name, address, and email. This helps us process your order and communicate with you about it.

Browsing Our Site:
When you browse our site or products, we automatically receive your computer’s IP address to help us learn about your browser and operating system.

Email Marketing:
With your consent, we may send emails about new products, services, affiliate recommendations, or other updates. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Comments:
When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comment form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent for spam detection.

• An anonymized string (hash) from your email may be sent to the Gravatar service to check for a profile picture.
• After approval, your profile picture may be publicly visible alongside your comment.

Media:
If you upload images, avoid embedding location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors could extract this information.

Cookies:

• Leaving a comment may store your name, email, and website in cookies for one year for convenience.
• Logging in sets temporary cookies to check browser support.
• Login cookies last two days; screen display options last one year. Selecting “Remember Me” keeps you logged in for two weeks.
• Logging out removes login cookies.
• Editing or publishing an article creates a temporary cookie (expires in 1 day) that stores the post ID, containing no personal data.

Embedded Content from Other Sites:
Articles may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the other site directly, and those sites may collect data, use cookies, track your interaction, and monitor engagement.

Analytics:
We use Google Analytics to collect IP addresses, location, referrer information, and similar data. This information is not shared, rented, or sold. For details, see Google’s privacy policy.

Sharing Your Data:
Third-party service providers generally collect and use your information only as needed to provide their services.

• Payment gateways and transaction processors have their own privacy policies, so please review them.
• Some providers may operate in different jurisdictions; using their services may subject your data to the laws of those locations.

We may collect the following information:

• contact information, including email address
• demographic information such as postcode, preferences, and interests
• other information relevant to customer surveys or offers

Advertising
This Site is affiliated with CMI Marketing, Inc., d/b/a Raptive (“Raptive”) 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/

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

We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, in particular for the following reasons:

We may use the information to improve our products and services.

We may periodically send promotional emails about new products, special offers, or other information which you may find interesting using the email address you have provided. 

From time to time, we may also use your information to contact you for market research purposes. We may contact you by email, phone, fax, or mail. We may use the information to customize the website according to your interests.

We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. To prevent unauthorized access or disclosure, we have established suitable physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.

How Long We Retain Your Data

Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely so that we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically, rather than holding them in a moderation queue.

For users who register on this website (if applicable), we store the personal information provided in their user profile. Users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time, except for their username. Website administrators also have access to edit this information.

Your Data Rights

If you have an account or have left comments, you can request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you. You may also request the deletion of your personal data, excluding any information we are required to retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Where We Send Your Data

Visitor comments may be processed through automated spam detection services.

Consent

By providing personal information to complete a transaction, verify your credit card, place an order, or arrange a delivery, you consent to our collection and use of that information for that specific purpose.

By purchasing a product or subscribing, you consent to receiving occasional related marketing emails.

Withdrawing Consent

If you change your mind after opting in, you can withdraw consent at any time by contacting us at hello@forktospoon.com or clicking “Unsubscribe” in any email. Withdrawal is immediate.

Disclosure

We may disclose personal information if required by law or in the event of a Terms of Service violation. Otherwise, your personal data is never shared with unauthorized parties.

Security

We take reasonable precautions and follow industry best practices to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Currently, the only personal information we have access to is your name and email address, which is collected when you leave a comment, purchase an ebook, or opt into our email list. This information is stored securely and is not misused.

Age of Consent

By using this site, you confirm that you are at least the age of majority in your state or province of residence. If minors are using this site with your consent, you assume responsibility

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy at any time. Changes take effect immediately upon posting. For material changes, we will notify you here to keep you informed about how we collect, use, and disclose information.

Questions & Contact Information

To access, correct, amend, or delete your personal information, please contact hello@forktospoon.com

Disclaimer

Before making lifestyle or diet changes, consult your healthcare professional. Content on this website is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice.

This site aims to provide inspiration and practical ideas for low-carb, sugar-free, or gluten-free lifestyles but is not a substitute for professional medical care. Nutritional values are estimates and may vary by brand or product.

We disclaim all liability for actions taken based on the content of this website. Always seek guidance from qualified medical professionals regarding your health.

a. Applicability of Arbitration Agreement. You agree that any dispute or claim against us, or our vendors or service providers(collectively, “We” or “Us”), related in any way to your access or use of this website, to these Terms, or to any aspect of your relationship with Us, will be resolved by binding arbitration, rather than in court, except that (1) you may assert claims in small claims court if your claims qualify, so long as the matter remains in such court and advances only on an individual (non-class, non-representative) basis; and (2) you or We may seek equitable relief in court for infringement or other misuse of intellectual property rights (such as trademarks, trade dress, domain names, trade secrets, copyrights, and patents). You agree that you must commence any arbitration or other claim within one (1) year after the dispute arises; otherwise, the claim is permanently barred, which means that you will no longer have the right to assert a claim regarding the dispute. This Arbitration Agreement will apply, without limitation, to all claims that arose or were asserted before the effective date of these Terms or any prior version of this Arbitration Agreement.

You agree in advance that you will not participate in or seek to recover monetary or other relief in any lawsuit filed against Us, alleging class, collective, and/or representative claims on your behalf. Instead, by agreeing to arbitration, you may bring your claims against any of Us in an individual arbitration proceeding (except for any Batch Arbitration, as described below). If successful on such claims, you could be awarded money or other relief by an arbitrator. You acknowledge that you have been advised that you may consult with an attorney in deciding whether to accept these Terms, including this Arbitration Agreement.

The Federal Arbitration Act governs the interpretation and enforcement of this Arbitration Agreement.

b. Process. To begin a claim, you must first send a letter describing your claim in detail, including your name and contact information, your legal claim, the specific facts giving rise to your claim (including the date(s) and amount(s) of any relevant transaction or interaction with us), and the requested relief, to [physical address]. You and We agree to attempt in good faith to negotiate an informal resolution of your claim. If a resolution is not reached within thirty (30) days, you may commence an arbitration action as set forth herein. The arbitration will be conducted by JAMS, an established alternative dispute resolution provider. Disputes involving claims and counterclaims under $250,000, not inclusive of attorneys’ fees and interest, will be subject to JAMS’s most current version of the Streamlined Arbitration Rules and procedures available at http://www.jamsadr.com/rules-streamlined-arbitration/; all other claims will be subject to JAMS’s most current version of the Comprehensive Arbitration Rules and Procedures, available at http://www.jamsadr.com/rules-comprehensive-arbitration/. JAMS’s rules are also available at www.jamsadr.com or by calling JAMS at 800-352-5267. If JAMS is not available to arbitrate, the parties will select an alternative arbitral forum. You may choose to have the arbitration conducted remotely, based on written submissions, or in person at a mutually agreed location. We will be entitled to make an offer of judgment in the arbitration proceeding. If the offer of judgment is not accepted, and the award is not more favorable than the unaccepted offer, you will be solely responsible for all costs incurred by Us after the offer of judgment is made to the extent permitted by applicable law. Any judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

c. Fees. If the arbitrator finds that you cannot afford to pay JAMS’s filing, administrative, hearing, and/or other fees, and you cannot obtain a waiver from JAMS, we will pay them for you. If the arbitrator determines the claims are frivolous, you agree to pay Us our attorneys’ fees and costs in the arbitration, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

d. Authority of Arbitrator. The arbitrator, and not any federal, state, or local court or agency, will have exclusive authority to resolve any dispute related to the interpretation, applicability, enforceability, or formation of this Arbitration Agreement, including, but not limited to, any claim that all or any part of this Arbitration Agreement is void or voidable. The arbitration will decide the rights and liabilities, if any, of you and Us. The arbitration proceeding will not be consolidated with any other matters or joined with any other cases or parties. The arbitrator will have the authority to grant motions dispositive of all or part of any claim. The arbitrator will have the authority to award monetary damages and to grant any non-monetary remedy or relief available to an individual under applicable law, the arbitral forum’s rules, and these Terms (including the Arbitration Agreement). The arbitrator will issue a written award and statement of decision describing the essential findings and conclusions on which the award is based, including the calculation of any damages awarded. The arbitrator has the same authority to award relief on an individual basis that a judge in a court of law would have. The award of the arbitrator is final and binding upon you and Us.

e. Waiver of Jury Trial. You and We hereby waive any constitutional and statutory rights to sue in court and have a trial in front of a judge or a jury. You and We are instead electing that all claims and disputes will be resolved by arbitration under this Arbitration Agreement, except as specified in Section (a) above. An arbitrator can award on an individual basis the same damages and relief as a court and must follow this Agreement as a court would. However, there is no judge or jury in arbitration, and court review of an arbitration award is subject to very limited review.

f. Waiver of Class or Consolidated Actions. Except with respect to Batch Arbitration (as defined below), all claims and disputes within the scope of this Arbitration Agreement must be arbitrated on an individual basis and not on a class basis, only individual relief is available, and claims of more than one customer or user cannot be arbitrated or consolidated with those of any other customer or user. In the event that this subparagraph is deemed invalid or unenforceable neither you nor We are entitled to arbitration and instead claims and disputes will be resolved in a court as set forth in these Terms.

g. Batch Arbitration. You and We agree that, in the event that there are fifty (50) or more individual requests for arbitration of a similar nature filed against Us within an approximately (30) thirty-day period (or otherwise in close proximity) regardless of the state(s) in which such claims are filed, JAMS will administer all such similarly situated arbitration demands on a collective basis as a single, consolidated arbitration (subject to a single set of fees, proceeding schedule, and, if required, hearing) before a single arbitrator in accordance with the requirements outlined elsewhere in this section, provided that – in the event that the arbitrator deems it impracticable or inequitable to administer all such claims collectively in a single arbitration – (s)he may group demands for arbitration into groups of not fewer than twenty (20) matters, plus a remainder group as needed (or as otherwise deemed by the arbitrator to be practicable, equitable, and in best keeping with the spirit of this provision) and arbitrate each group of matters as a single, consolidated arbitration (either structure a “Batch Arbitration”). You and We agree (1) to work with JAMS in good faith to facilitate the resolution of disputes on a Batch Arbitration basis and (2) that requests for arbitration are of a “similar nature” if they arise out of the same event, agreement, or factual scenario and raise the same or similar legal issues and seek the same or similar relief. Disagreements over the applicability of this Batch Arbitration process will be settled in a single, consolidated arbitration proceeding that includes all affected parties and is resolved by a single arbitrator subject to the requirements of this section. This Batch Arbitration provision shall in no way be interpreted as authorizing a class or collective arbitration or action of any kind, or any suit or arbitration involving joint or consolidated claims, under any circumstances other than those expressly set forth in this section.

h. Severability. If any part or parts of this Arbitration Agreement are found under the law to be invalid or unenforceable, then such specific part or parts will be of no force and effect and will be severed, and the remainder of the Arbitration Agreement will continue in full force and effect.

i. Survival. This Arbitration Agreement will survive the termination of your relationship with Us.

j. Modification. Notwithstanding any provision in these Terms to the contrary, We agree that if We make any future material change to this Arbitration Agreement, it will not apply to any individual claim(s) for which that you had already provided notice to Us.

Consent to Data Collection.  These Terms of Service incorporate our Privacy Policy , which discloses how we, our vendors, and our service providers collect and use data when you use the Site and/or mobile applications.  You hereby consent to the collection and use of data by us, our vendors, and our service providers as described in the Privacy Policy (including any links to other policies therein).  You can revoke this consent at any time by following the opt-out instructions in the Privacy Policy or clicking the provided links on the Site.  

Limitations on Liability. YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WE, OR OUR VENDORS OR SERVICE PROVIDERS (COLLECTIVELY, “WE” OR “US”), SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE WEBSITE.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF ANY OF US EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE TOTAL AMOUNT PAID OR PAYABLE TO RAPTIVE BY YOU FOR THE WEBSITE DURING THE SIX-MONTH PERIOD PRIOR TO THE ACT, OMISSION, OR OCCURRENCE GIVING RISE TO SUCH LIABILITY; OR (B) ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100). THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS SUBSECTION SHALL APPLY TO ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, STATUTE, TORT, OR OTHERWISE, AND WHETHER OR NOT THE PARTIES HAVE BEEN INFORMED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY SUCH DAMAGE, AND EVEN IF A REMEDY SET FORTH HEREIN IS FOUND TO HAVE FAILED ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.