Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

At Global Food Story (www.globalfoodstory.com), visitor privacy matters. This page explains what kind of data gets collected when you browse this website, how it is used, and what choices you have. Continuing to use this website means you are comfortable with what is described here.

1. What kind of website this is

Global Food Story is a free informational food blog. There are no membership areas, no user accounts, and no checkout pages. Visitors simply browse and read. Because of this, the amount of personal data involved is minimal — but some data is still gathered automatically through the tools that help keep this website running.

2. Data collected automatically

When someone visits this website, certain technical details are recorded passively — not by filling out a form, but simply by the nature of how websites work. This may include:

• The approximate location based on your IP address
• What kind of gadget and browser is being used
• The pages that were seen and the duration of those visits
• The site or search tool that led you here
• The date and time of the visit

None of this is tied to any individual identity. It is aggregated, anonymous data used only to understand how the website is performing and what readers find useful.

3. Cookies on this website

This website uses cookies — lightweight files saved to your browser — to help gather the analytics data described above and to support advertising functionality. The types of cookies that may be active on this site include:

• Analytics cookies — track how pages are being used so the content can be improved
• Advertising cookies — used by ad networks like Google AdSense to decide which ads to show to users
• Affiliate cookies — record clicks on affiliate links to attribute any resulting commissions

Cookies can be turned off through your browser settings at any time. Keep in mind that doing so might affect how certain parts of the website behave.

4. Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics to get an anonymised picture of visitor behaviour — things like which articles are most read, where traffic comes from, and what devices people use. Google processes this data on their end under their own privacy framework.

If you would prefer not to be included in Analytics tracking, Google provides a free browser opt-out tool for this purpose.

5. Advertising via Google AdSense

Ads displayed on this website may be served through Google AdSense. Google uses browsing history and cookie data to show ads that are relevant to each visitor. This is handled entirely by Google and falls under their advertising policies.

To adjust how personalised ads work for you, visit Google’s Ad Settings page where you can review and change your preferences.

6. Affiliate links

Certain articles on this website include affiliate links — these are links to products or services where a small referral fee may be earned if a purchase is made after clicking. There is no extra charge to the reader for this. Affiliate links are used selectively and are disclosed where they appear. They have no bearing on what gets written or recommended on this site.

7. Links to other websites

Some articles reference or link to external websites. Once a visitor leaves Global Food Story, this privacy policy no longer applies. Other websites have their own rules around data and privacy, and it is worth checking those separately. This website takes no responsibility for what happens on external pages.

8. Young visitors

This website is written for a general adult audience and does not knowingly gather information from anyone under the age of 13. If there is reason to believe a child has submitted personal information through this site, please get in touch so it can be addressed promptly.

9. Your data rights

Depending on where you are located, you may be entitled to certain rights over your data — such as the right to know what is held, the right to have it removed, or the right to opt out of certain types of data processing. To make any such request, simply reach out using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

10. Updates to this policy

This Privacy Policy will be reviewed and updated whenever necessary — for example, if new tools are added to the website or if legal requirements change. The revised date at the top of this page will reflect any updates. Checking back occasionally is a good way to stay informed.

11. Get in touch

Any questions about this Privacy Policy or how data is handled on this website are welcome.

Website: www.globalfoodstory.com

Email: hello@globalfoodstory.com