PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: March 2026
This Privacy Policy explains what information The Fake Food Show collects from visitors to thefakefoodshow.com, how that information is used, and what choices you have regarding your personal data.
We take privacy seriously and we keep this policy straightforward. We are based in Houston, Texas, and operate under applicable United States privacy law, including the California Consumer Privacy Act where it applies.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Give Us Directly: When you fill out a contact form, send us an email, or subscribe to our newsletter, we may collect your name and email address, along with the content of your message.
Information Collected Automatically: When you visit our website, basic technical information is collected automatically through standard web server logs. This may include your IP address, the browser and device you are using, the pages you visit on our site, and the website that referred you here. This data is used solely for operating and maintaining the website and is not linked to your personal identity.
We do not currently use third-party analytics platforms or advertising networks. This policy will be updated if that changes.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your emails, questions, and contact form submissions.
- Send newsletter updates to subscribers who have opted in.
- Maintain and improve the operation of the website.
- Understand general patterns in how people navigate the site.
We do not sell your personal information. We do not use your information for targeted advertising.
3. Newsletter and Email Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will send you content related to food, recipes, and health topics. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email or by writing to contact@thefakefoodshow.com.
4. Cookies
We use a small number of essential cookies to ensure the website functions properly. We do not currently use advertising cookies or third-party tracking cookies. For full details on how we use cookies, please read our Cookie Policy.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access or disclosure. That said, no method of data transmission over the internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to serve the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law. Email correspondence is retained for a reasonable period to maintain our records and provide follow-up support.
7. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If we become aware that we have done so, we will delete that information promptly.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you, ask us to correct inaccurate information, request deletion of your personal information, and opt out of receiving marketing emails at any time.
To make any of these requests, contact us at contact@thefakefoodshow.com. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
California Residents: If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act gives you additional rights regarding your personal information, including the right to know what information we collect, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at contact@thefakefoodshow.com.
9. Changes to This Policy
If we make material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will post the updated version on this page with a new effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact
Questions about our privacy practices can be directed to: The Fake Food Show, Houston, Texas, United States. Email: contact@thefakefoodshow.com