Privacy Policy

Welcome to apeachinthebigapple.com (the “Site”). I value your privacy and want to be completely transparent about how data is collected, used, and protected when you explore my recipes, apartment updates, city lifestyle tips, and career insights.

By using this Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, certain information about your device and your visit is automatically recorded using standard web tools.

• Log Data: This includes your computer’s Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, browser version, the specific pages of the Site you visit, the time and date of your visit, and the time spent on those pages.
• Cookies: Cookies are small data files stored on your hard drive or device memory. This Site uses cookies to remember your preferences, optimize site performance, and understand how visitors interact with the content. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies, though some parts of the Site may not function perfectly as a result.

2. Information You Voluntarily Provide

I only collect personal information that you explicitly and willingly submit to the Site.

• Comments: When visitors leave comments on the Site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to assist with automated spam detection.
• Contact Forms: If you contact me directly through a contact page or via email, I receive your name, email address, and any message content you choose to provide. This information is used strictly to respond to your inquiries.

3. Third-Party Embeds, Pixels, & Analytics

This Site is highly visual and integrates with third-party platforms to share content and track growth.

• Social Media Embeds (TikTok & Pinterest): This Site features embedded media (such as interactive TikTok videos) and links to external networks like Pinterest. These third-party platforms may collect your IP address, your web browser user agent, store and retrieve cookies on your browser, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content.
• Analytics: I may use third-party service providers (such as Google Analytics) to monitor and analyze web traffic to see which recipes and lifestyle posts are performing best. These services track anonymous user behavior.

4. Affiliate & Advertising Disclosure (FTC Compliance)

This website is a personal blog featuring editorial content covering recipes, lifestyle, apartment living, and professional experiences.

From time to time, posts on this Site may contain affiliate links to recommended products, kitchen tools, or services. If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, I may receive a small commission from the retailer at absolute zero extra cost to you. I only recommend products that I genuinely use, love, and stand behind.

5. Data Security & Retention

The security of your data is incredibly important to me. This Site utilizes standard SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encryption to protect information transmitted online.

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so the system can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

6. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please feel free to reach out directly via email at:

Contact Email: apeachinthebigapple@gmail.com