Who we are
Our website address is: https://apriljharris.com.
Mediavine Programmatic Advertising (Ver 1.1)
The Website works with Mediavine to manage third-party interest-based advertising appearing on the Website. Mediavine serves content and advertisements when you visit the Website, which may use first and third-party cookies. A cookie is a small text file which is sent to your computer or mobile device (referred to in this policy as a “device”) by the web server so that a website can remember some information about your browsing activity on the Website.
First party cookies are created by the website that you are visiting. A third-party cookie is frequently used in behavioral advertising and analytics and is created by a domain other than the website you are visiting. Third-party cookies, tags, pixels, beacons and other similar technologies (collectively, “Tags”) may be placed on the Website to monitor interaction with advertising content and to target and optimize advertising. Each internet browser has functionality so that you can block both first and third-party cookies and clear your browser’s cache. The “help” feature of the menu bar on most browsers will tell you how to stop accepting new cookies, how to receive notification of new cookies, how to disable existing cookies and how to clear your browser’s cache. For more information about cookies and how to disable them, you can consult the information at All About Cookies.
Without cookies you may not be able to take full advantage of the Website content and features. Please note that rejecting cookies does not mean that you will no longer see ads when you visit our Site. In the event you opt-out, you will still see non-personalized advertisements on the Website.
The Website collects the following data using a cookie when serving personalized ads:
- IP Address
- Operating System type
- Operating System version
- Device Type
- Language of the website
- Web browser type
- Email (in hashed form)
Mediavine Partners (companies listed below with whom Mediavine shares data) may also use this data to link to other end user information the partner has independently collected to deliver targeted advertisements. Mediavine Partners may also separately collect data about end users from other sources, such as advertising IDs or pixels, and link that data to data collected from Mediavine publishers in order to provide interest-based advertising across your online experience, including devices, browsers and apps. This data includes usage data, cookie information, device information, information about interactions between users and advertisements and websites, geolocation data, traffic data, and information about a visitor’s referral source to a particular website. Mediavine Partners may also create unique IDs to create audience segments, which are used to provide targeted advertising.
If you would like more information about this practice and to know your choices to opt-in or opt-out of this data collection, please visit National Advertising Initiative opt out page. You may also visit Digital Advertising Alliance website and Network Advertising Initiative website to learn more information about interest-based advertising. You may download the AppChoices app at Digital Advertising Alliance’s AppChoices app to opt out in connection with mobile apps, or use the platform controls on your mobile device to opt out.
For specific information about Mediavine Partners, the data each collects and their data collection and privacy policies, please visit Mediavine Partners.
WordPress Core Cookies
This website is built on WordPress, which uses a small number of essential cookies to ensure the site functions correctly. These cookies are set when you log in, leave a comment, or interact with certain features of the site. For example, WordPress may place a cookie to remember your login session, so you don’t need to sign in again on each page, or to store your name and email address if you choose to leave a comment, so that you don’t have to re-enter them on future visits. These cookies are strictly necessary for the website’s basic functionality and are not used to track you for advertising purposes. You can manage or delete these cookies at any time through your browser settings, but doing so may affect how the website works.
Other Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, provide core site functionality, and help us understand how our content is used. Some cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and are always active. Others, such as those used for analytics, performance, or social sharing features, are optional and will only be placed on your device with your consent.
You can manage your cookie preferences or withdraw your consent at any time by using the cookie settings tool on our site or by adjusting your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect how the website functions.
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving 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. These cookies will last for one year.
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.
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.
Akismet
I use an anti-spam service to weed out spam comments called Akismet. Akismet collects information about visitors who comment on Sites that use their Akismet anti-spam service. The information includes the commenter’s IP address, user agent, referrer, and Site URL (along with other information directly provided by the commenter such as their name, username, email address, and the comment itself).
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Who we share your data with
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where we send your data
Visitor comments are checked through Akismet, an automated spam detection service, as mentioned above.
Advertisements
I host Journey by Mediavine advertising on my website. To provide a more personal user experience, they and their 214 partners use technology such as cookies to store and/or access device information. By clicking “Accept,” you consent to the use of these technologies which will allow them and their partners to process personal data such as IP address, unique ID, and browsing data on this site.
To manage your consent preferences, please click on the “Manage Settings” button. You can withdraw or update your consent preferences at any time by clicking the “Update Privacy Settings” link at the bottom of the website.
They use data to: Store and/or access information on a device; Use limited data to select advertising; Create profiles for personalised advertising; Use profiles to select personalised advertising; Create profiles to personalise content; Use profiles to select personalised content; Measure advertising performance; Measure content performance; Understand audiences through statistics or combinations of data from different sources; Develop and improve services; Use limited data to select content; Ensure security, prevent and detect fraud, and fix errors; Deliver and present advertising and content; Save and communicate privacy choices.
Recipe Maker Plugin
I use a plugin called Recipe Maker to share recipes on this website. Bootstrapped Ventures, the developer of WP Recipe Maker, does not have access to any of the data collected by the plugin. This is all stored in a local database and not communicated back to them.
What personal data Recipe Maker collect and why they collect it
Comments
When comment ratings are enabled we store the rating a user has given to a recipe along with the personal data WordPress core stores.
Cookies
When user ratings are enabled we store a WPRM_User_Voted_%recipe% cookie (with %recipe% the ID of the recipe) that contains the rating this user has given to a particular recipe. This cookie is used as (one of the) measures to prevent rating spam.
IP Address
When user ratings are enabled we store the IP address upon voting. This is used as (one of the) measures to prevent rating spam.
Their own manually input information
With the Recipe Submission feature personal data can be collected, depending on the fields that were added to the form. This can include the user email and name. When using the reCAPTCHA feature you will be agreeing to their terms of use and privacy policy.
How long we retain your data
Our cookies are stored for 30 days. User submitted data is stored indefinitely in the local database.
WP Rocket Cache
We use WP Rocket, a performance optimisation and caching plugin, to improve site speed and deliver pages more quickly. WP Rocket itself does not set cookies or store information on your device. Any cookies you may encounter while logged into our site are set by WordPress core and are necessary for basic site functionality.
Your email address will never be shared
If you sign up for my newsletter, your email address is used only for the purpose of sending newsletters and updates. I never sell, rent or trade email lists with other companies and businesses for marketing purposes.
I only send email on request
When you sign up for my newsletter you will be sent an email asking you to confirm your email address. This is called a double opt-in. This is the only way I will contact you by email, unless you contact me directly by email or via the contact page and request a reply.
Contact Form
If you choose to contact me via the contact form on the website, the form will collect your first and last name, your email address and any message you may have for me.
Kit
We use a third-party service called Kit to manage and deliver our email newsletters. If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter, we will collect and store your name and email address for the purpose of sending you regular updates, news, and content related to our website. Your information is stored securely within Kit’s platform and is only used for the purpose of sending you newsletters you have requested. Kit does not place cookies on our website, but may collect certain technical data (such as email opens or link clicks) to help us understand engagement and improve our content. You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email we send or by emailing me at april@apriljharris.com. For more information on how Kit handles personal data, please refer to Kit’s Privacy Policy
Google Analytics 4
When you visit apriljharris.com I use a third party service, Google Analytics 4, to collect standard internet log information and details of visitor patterns. I do this to find out things like the number of visitors to the site and the pages they visit. This helps me to improve the website content and make it more relevant to my readers. This information is processed in a way which does not identify anyone. I do not make any attempt to find out the identities of those visiting this website. You can find out more about Google Analytics and their Privacy Policy by clicking here.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracing your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
AprilJHarris.com’s privacy policy does not apply to, and we cannot control the activities of, such other advertisers or web sites.
What Third Parties I Receive Data From
I receive information from Google Analytics 4, Google Search Console, Yoast and the Wordfence Security plugin. I do this to find out things such as the number of visitors to the site and the pages they visit, and to protect the website from malicious attack. This information is processed in a way which does not identify anyone.
Further Plugins on AprilJHarris.com
Plugins are used as part of this website’s design and functionality. Individual plugins may collect standard internet log information and details of visitor patterns. This information is processed in a way which does not identify anyone. It is used solely to help me to improve the website content and make it more relevant to my readers.
Wordfence
The Wordfence security plugin collects IP addresses and country of origin information. This information is processed in a way which does not identify anyone, and helps me to keep my website safe from malicious attacks.
Hubbub Plugin
Our website uses the Hubbub social sharing plugin to make it easy for you to share our content on social media platforms. When you use the sharing buttons provided by Hubbub, the plugin may place cookies or similar technologies in your browser to enable this functionality and to help us understand how our content is shared. These cookies may collect information such as your browser type, IP address, the pages you visit, and the time and date of your visit. This data is generally aggregated and does not directly identify you, but it may be linked to a unique identifier. Hubbub may also work with third-party services such as ShareThis to provide its features, and those services may use the information collected to deliver analytics and measure engagement. You can control or disable these cookies through your browser settings or by adjusting your cookie preferences on our site. The Hubbub plugin collects share counts. This information is processed in a way which does not identify those who have clicked the buttons.
Affiliate Links
Some of the links on this website are affiliate links. This means that if you click on a link to a product or service and make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.
I am a participant in the Amazon Influencer Programme and the Amazon Services LLC Associates Programme, affiliate advertising programmes designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.com and other affiliated sites. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I may also include affiliate links from other retailers, brands, or vendors.
When you click on an affiliate link, the third-party website (such as Amazon) may use cookies and similar technologies to track your visit and any purchases you make. These cookies are used solely for the purpose of tracking sales and attributing commission to me — I do not have access to this data and do not control how it is collected or used. Once you leave this website, any data you provide is governed by the privacy policy of the third-party site you visit.
You can view Amazon’s privacy policy here.
If you require any more information or have any questions about our privacy policy, please feel free to contact me by email at april@apriljharris.com.