Tomatillo Recipes is a home cooking site built around tomatillo recipes and tested cooking methods by Chef Thomas. This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected when you visit, how it is used, and what choices you have. By using this site, you agree to the practices described here.
Information We Collect
Information you share directly
You may share personal information when you contact Chef Thomas by email, leave a comment on a recipe, or subscribe to recipe updates. This may include your name, email address, and the content of your message. Sharing this information is always your choice nothing is required to browse or use the recipes on this site.
Information collected automatically
When you visit Tomatillo Recipes, basic technical information is collected automatically, including your IP address, browser type, device type, pages viewed, and time spent on the site. This information is used to understand how readers use the site and to improve recipe content and site performance. It is not used to identify you personally.
How Your Information Is Used
Information collected on Tomatillo Recipes is used for the following purposes:
To respond to recipe questions, feedback, and messages sent to contact@tomatillorecipes.com. Chef Thomas reads and responds to all messages personally within 2 business days.
To improve recipe content and site structure based on which tomatillo recipes, guides, and cooking methods readers use most. For example, if data shows that readers spend significant time on how to roast tomatillos but leave quickly from a specific step, that signals a content update is needed.
To send recipe updates or newsletters if you have subscribed. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email.
To maintain site security, prevent abuse, and comply with legal obligations.
Your information is never sold or rented to third parties.
Cookies
Tomatillo Recipes uses cookies small files stored on your device for the following purposes:
Functional cookies remember basic preferences such as comment name fields so you do not have to re-enter them on each visit.
Analytics cookies (via Google Analytics) track aggregate usage patterns which pages are visited, how long readers stay, and how they navigate between recipe posts. This data is anonymized and used only to improve site content.
Advertising cookies (via Google AdSense) may be used to display relevant advertisements based on your browsing history on this and other sites.
You can block, disable, or remove cookies at any time through your browser settings. Disabling cookies will not prevent you from accessing recipe content on this site.
Google Analytics and Google AdSense
Tomatillo Recipes uses Google Analytics to understand how readers interact with recipe content. Google Analytics collects anonymized data about page visits, session duration, and traffic sources. This data is not linked to personally identifiable information. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Tomatillo Recipes displays advertisements through Google AdSense. Google may use cookies or similar technologies to show ads based on your previous visits to this site or other websites. To learn more about how Google uses data from advertising partners, visit Google’s Advertising Policies.
Affiliate Links
Some pages on Tomatillo Recipes include affiliate links primarily to ingredients, cooking equipment, and tools relevant to tomatillo cooking and the recipes on this site. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, Tomatillo Recipes may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate links are used only for products genuinely relevant to the recipes and cooking methods on this site. The affiliate relationship does not influence recipe content, ingredient recommendations, or Chef Thomas’s testing standards. For full details, see the Disclaimer.
Third-Party Services
Tomatillo Recipes uses the following third-party services to operate the site:
Google Analytics — site usage analytics. Data processed under Google’s privacy policy.
Google AdSense — display advertising. Data processed under Google’s advertising policies.
Email service provider — for recipe newsletter delivery to subscribers. Only your email address and name are shared with this service.
WordPress.com / hosting provider — site infrastructure. Server logs may be retained for security purposes.
Each third-party service receives only the data necessary to perform its function and is required to handle that data responsibly under its own privacy policies.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to access — request a copy of personal data held about you.
Right to correction — request updates or corrections to inaccurate data.
Right to deletion — request removal of your personal data where legally applicable.
Right to withdraw consent — unsubscribe from emails at any time or request that your data no longer be used for a specific purpose.
California residents (CCPA) — you have the right to know what personal information is collected, to request deletion, and to opt out of the sale of personal information. Tomatillo Recipes does not sell personal information.
EU/UK residents (GDPR) — you have the right to access, correct, delete, and port your personal data, and to object to its processing. To exercise any of these rights, contact Chef Thomas at contact@tomatillorecipes.com.
To make a data request, email contact@tomatillorecipes.com with the subject line “Data Request” and a description of what you need. Chef Thomas will respond within 30 days.
Children’s Privacy
Tomatillo Recipes is not directed at children under 13 years of age. No personal information is knowingly collected from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal information through this site, contact contact@tomatillorecipes.com immediately and it will be removed.
External Links
Recipe posts on Tomatillo Recipes may link to external websites ingredient suppliers, food science references, or related cooking resources. Tomatillo Recipes is not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites. Review their individual privacy policies before sharing personal information.
Data Security
Tomatillo Recipes takes reasonable technical measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. These measures include standard SSL encryption on all pages and secure access controls on site administration. No website can guarantee complete security, and use of this site is at your own risk.
Business Changes
If Tomatillo Recipes is sold, merged, or transferred, user information may be included as part of that transition. This Privacy Policy will be updated to reflect any change in data controller, and users will be notified via a notice on this page.
Updates to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in site practices, legal requirements, or third-party services. The effective date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after updates are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data rights:
Email: contact@tomatillorecipes.com
Contact page: Contact Chef Thomas
Author page: About Chef Thomas
— Chef Thomas, Tomatillo Recipes