Overview#
This privacy policy explains how The Protein Budget (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit this website. We are committed to being transparent about our data practices.
Information we collect#
Automatically collected data#
When you visit this site, standard web server logs may record your IP address, browser type, referring page, and pages visited. This information is used only for diagnosing technical issues and understanding general traffic patterns.
Google Analytics#
This site uses Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use the site. Google Analytics collects anonymised data including pages viewed, time on site, and general geographic location (country/region level). This data is processed by Google in accordance with their privacy policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Email subscriptions#
If you subscribe to our email list via Kit (ConvertKit), we collect your email address for the purpose of sending recipe updates and newsletters. We do not share your email address with third parties. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email we send.
Advertising#
Google AdSense#
This site displays advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other sites on the internet. You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings.
For more information about how Google uses data when you use our site, visit google.com/policies/privacy/partners.
Affiliate links#
Amazon Associates#
The Protein Budget is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
This means that when you click certain product links on this site and make a purchase on Amazon, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. All affiliate relationships are disclosed within posts that contain affiliate links.
Cookies#
This site uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Google Analytics — to track anonymised usage statistics
- Google AdSense — to serve relevant advertisements
- Theme preferences — to remember your light/dark mode preference
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect some site functionality.
Third-party links#
This site contains links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
Data retention#
We do not store personal data on our own servers beyond standard web server logs, which are automatically deleted after 30 days.
Your rights#
Depending on your location, you may have rights under GDPR, CCPA, or similar laws to access, correct, or delete personal data we hold about you. To make a request, contact us via the contact page.
Changes to this policy#
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.
Contact#
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please use the contact page.