Privacy Policy

The Clever Meal understands that your privacy is of critical importance.

THIS PRIVACY POLICY DESCRIBES:

  • Information I might collect from you via the Site
  • How I might use and disclose such information
  • Google Analytics
  • Advertising
  • Additional rights for EEA residents
  • Additional rights for California residents
  • Intellectual property ownership
  • Disclosure and nutritional information disclaimer
  • Terms and conditions

PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION

I might collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit my site, register on the site, fill out a form, respond to a survey, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources I make available on this Site. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, their name and email address. Users may, however, visit our Site anonymously. I will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personally identifiable information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site-related activities.

NON-PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION

I might collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer, and technical information about the Users’ means of connection to this Site, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized, and other similar information.

WEB BROWSER COOKIES

This Site may use “cookies” to enhance the User experience. User’s web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. Users may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies or to alert them when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly.

HOW I USE COLLECTED INFORMATION

The Clever Meal may collect and use Users’ personal information for the following purposes:

  • To operate and maintain the Website.
  • To send you promotional information, such as newsletters. Each email promotion will provide information on how to opt out of future mailings.
  • To send you administrative communications, such as administrative emails, confirmation emails, technical notices, updates on policies, or security alerts.
  • To respond to your comments or inquiries.
  • To provide you with user support.
  • To track and measure advertising on the Website.
  • To protect, investigate, and deter against unauthorized or illegal activity.

HOW I PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION

The Clever Meal adopts appropriate data collection, storage, and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information and data stored on our Site.

SHARING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

I do not sell, trade, or rent Users’ personal identification information to others. I may share your information with trusted third parties who help operate the Site (such as newsletter providers), provided you have given permission.

THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES

Users may find advertising or other content on this Site that links to the sites and services of other third parties. I do not control the content or links that appear on these sites, and I’m not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our Site.

GOOGLE ANALYTICS

The Clever Meal uses Google Analytics to help understand how visitors interact with the site, improve user experience and measure performance. Google Analytics may collect data such as IP address, browser type, device information, and user behavior. You can opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. By continuing to use this site, you consent to the use of cookies and data collection as described.

ADVERTISING

The Clever Meal allows third-party companies to serve ads, and in doing so, they may collect certain anonymous information when you visit this website.

AFFILIATE PROGRAM PARTICIPATION

The Clever Meal makes money by taking part in affiliate programs. When you click on a link we might make a small commission at no extra cost to you. The Clever Meal 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.

RETARGETING ADS

From time to time, the Website may engage in remarketing efforts with third-party companies, such as Google, Facebook, or Instagram, in order to market the Website. These companies use cookies to serve ads based on past visits to the Website. The Clever Meal has no control over cookies used by third-party advertisers.

Newsletters

On the Website, you may subscribe to our newsletter, which may be used for advertising purposes. All newsletters sent may contain tracking pixels embedded in emails to analyze the success of online marketing campaigns.

CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

The Clever Meal has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When I do, I will post a notification on the main page of our Site and revise the updated date at the bottom of this page.

CHILDREN’S INFORMATION

This Website does not knowingly collect any personally identifiable information from children under the age of 16. If a parent or guardian believes that the Website has personally identifiable information of a child under the age of 16 in its database, please contact us and we will use our best efforts to promptly remove such information from our records.

ADDITIONAL RIGHTS OF EEA RESIDENTS

If you are a resident of a country in the EEA, you have the rights, among others, to: (i) access your personal data; (ii) ensure the accuracy of your personal data; (iii) have us delete your personal data; (iv) restrict further processing of your personal data; and (v) complain to a supervisory authority in your country of residence in the event that data is misused.

ADDITIONAL RIGHTS OF CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS

Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2019 (“CCPA”), you have certain rights with respect to your personal information. The Clever Meal does not sell personal information to anyone.

DELETION REQUEST RIGHTS

You have the right to request that The Clever Meal delete any of your personal information collected from you and retained, subject to certain exceptions (completing transactions, security, debugging, legal compliance, etc.).

WHAT ABOUT THE CLEVER MEAL?

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OWNERSHIP

All content included on this site is and shall continue to be the property of The Clever Meal and is protected under applicable copyright, patent, and other proprietary rights. Any copying, redistribution, use, or publication by you of any such content or any part of the Website is prohibited without express written permission by The Clever Meal.

You have permission to use a link to this Website from your website. You may use one photo with a mandatory do-follow link back to the post where it originated. It’s not allowed to re-post an entire recipe, using photos without linking back, or presenting any of my content as your own.

TAKEDOWN REQUESTS

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been used on this Website in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please send me a request and I will remove the image within 24 to 48 hours.

NUTRITION INFORMATION DISCLAIMER

The nutrition data provided with each recipe are estimates only, cannot be verified or guaranteed, and should not be used in the treatment of medical conditions. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at ciao@theclevermeal.org.

DISCLOSURE

The views and information expressed on this website are personal opinions only and should not be construed as nutritional, health, or professional advice. I’m not a nutrition expert or a doctor and you should seek out a professional before making any changes to your diet. The Clever Meal will not be liable for any errors or omissions in this information nor for any losses, injuries, or damages from the display or use of this information.

YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS

By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use this Site.

CONTACT ME

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact me at: ciao@theclevermeal.org

Last updated: 11 October 2025.