Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 08/16/2025
Aloha! At PokiRecipes.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information you may share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
About Our Site
PokiRecipes.com is a personal food blog where Kai shares authentic Hawaiian poke recipes, cooking tips, and the cultural stories behind these traditional dishes. We’re passionate about preserving Hawaiian food culture and helping you create delicious, authentic poke at home.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
- Contact Information: When you reach out through our contact form or email, we collect your name, email address, and any message you send
- Recipe Comments: If you leave comments on our recipes, we collect your name, email address, and comment content
- Newsletter Subscription: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address
Information Collected Automatically
- Website Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site, including pages visited, time spent, and general location data
- Technical Information: Our web server automatically collects IP addresses, browser type, device information, and referring websites
- Cookies: We use cookies to improve your browsing experience and remember your preferences
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your questions and comments about recipes
- Send you our newsletter with new poke recipes and cooking tips (only if you subscribe)
- Improve our website content and user experience
- Analyze website traffic and popular recipes
- Ensure website security and prevent spam
Information Sharing
We respect your privacy and do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in these limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: We work with trusted third-party services (like Google Analytics and our email newsletter provider) that help us operate our website
- Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights and safety
Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (Google Analytics)
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect some website features.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis (subject to Google’s Privacy Policy)
- Email Newsletter Service: For sending recipe updates to subscribers
- Web Hosting Provider: For hosting our website
These services have their own privacy policies governing how they handle data.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access: Request information about what personal data we have about you
- Correction: Ask us to correct any inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Unsubscribe: Opt out of our newsletter at any time using the unsubscribe link
- Cookie Control: Disable cookies through your browser settings
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
International Visitors
PokiRecipes.com is operated from the United States. If you visit from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to and stored in the United States, which may have different privacy laws than your country.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any changes on this page and update the “Last Updated” date. For significant changes, we may notify newsletter subscribers via email.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:
Email: contact@pokirecipes.com
Contact Form: Contact here
Mahalo for visiting PokiRecipes.com and trusting us with your information. We’re committed to protecting your privacy while sharing the aloha spirit through authentic poke recipes.
