Privacy Policy
Dreaming Daily (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates this website (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and what rights you have over it. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
We are based in the United Kingdom and aim to comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and, where applicable to visitors from those regions, the EU GDPR and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA).
1. Who We Are
Data controller: Dreaming Daily
Contact email: [Insert Contact Email]
If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, please contact us using the email above.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We collect the following categories of personal data, depending on how you interact with the Site:
- Comment data: If you leave a comment, we collect your name, email address, website (optional), the content of your comment, and your IP address. WordPress also stores a hash of your email address to check for use with the Gravatar service.
- Newsletter/email sign-up data: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address and, where provided, your name. This is processed by our third-party email provider (currently configured for tools such as Mailchimp or ConvertKit).
- Analytics data: We use Google Analytics, which automatically collects information such as your IP address (anonymised where configured), browser type, device type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring website.
- Social media interaction data: If you click share buttons or view embedded content from platforms such as Pinterest or Instagram, those platforms may collect data about your interaction as described in their own privacy policies.
- Technical data: Standard server log data, including IP address, browser type, and access times, collected automatically as part of running the website.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use the personal data we collect to:
- Display and manage blog comments
- Send newsletter content to subscribers who have opted in
- Understand how visitors use the Site, so we can improve content and performance (via Google Analytics)
- Detect and prevent spam or abuse
- Comply with our legal obligations
4. Legal Basis for Processing (UK/EU Visitors)
Where UK/EU data protection law applies, we rely on the following legal bases:
- Consent – for newsletter sign-ups, non-essential cookies, and analytics tracking
- Legitimate interests – for basic site security, spam prevention, and understanding aggregate site usage
- Legal obligation – where we are required to retain or disclose data by law
5. Third Parties We Share Data With
We do not sell your personal data. We share limited data with the following categories of third-party service providers, who process it on our behalf or under their own privacy policies:
- WordPress.com / Automattic – hosting and core site/comment functionality
- Google Analytics (Google LLC) – website usage analytics
- Our email newsletter provider – storing subscriber emails and sending newsletters
- Pinterest, Instagram, and other social platforms – only when you interact with embedded content or share buttons
Some of these providers may process data outside the UK/EEA, including in the United States. Where this occurs, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or the provider’s own certified data transfer mechanisms.
6. Cookies
The Site uses cookies and similar technologies. Full details of what cookies we use and how to control them are set out in our separate Cookie Policy.
7. Data Retention
- Comments: Retained indefinitely unless you request deletion, to preserve the context of public discussion.
- Newsletter data: Retained until you unsubscribe, at which point your email is removed from active mailing lists within a reasonable period.
- Analytics data: Retained according to Google Analytics’ default retention settings, currently configured at [Insert Retention Period, e.g. 14 months].
8. Your Rights
If UK/EU data protection law applies to you, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent
- Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk
If you are a California resident, you have similar rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to request deletion. We do not sell personal information.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [Insert Contact Email].
9. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed at children, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 (or under 16 where applicable under EU law). If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can delete it.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time, for example when we add new tools or plugins, or when relevant law changes. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].
Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Dreaming Daily (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on this website (the “Site”), and how you can control them. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, work more efficiently, and to provide information to site owners. Similar technologies include pixels, tags, and local storage, which we refer to collectively as “cookies” in this policy.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies:
- Strictly necessary cookies – required for the Site to function (e.g. WordPress login/session cookies). These cannot be switched off and do not require consent.
- Analytics/performance cookies – used by Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Site, so we can improve it. These require your consent.
- Functionality cookies – used to remember choices you make, such as comment form details (name/email saved for future comments).
- Third-party/social media cookies – set by embedded content or share buttons from platforms such as Pinterest and Instagram. These are controlled by the third party, not by us, and require your consent.
3. Cookies Used on This Site
| Cookie | Purpose | Type | Duration |
| wordpress_logged_in_*, wordpress_sec_* | Keeps you logged in if you have a WordPress account on the Site | Strictly necessary | Session / up to 2 weeks |
| comment_author_*, comment_author_email_* | Remembers your name/email for future comments | Functionality | Up to 12 months |
| _ga, _ga_*, _gid | Google Analytics – distinguishes users and tracks site usage | Analytics | Up to 14 months (_ga), 24 hours (_gid) |
| _pinterest_*, personalization_id | Set when Pinterest content/buttons are loaded or used | Third-party / social | Varies (set by Pinterest) |
| ig_did, csrftoken, mid | Set when Instagram embeds are loaded or used | Third-party / social | Varies (set by Instagram) |
| mailchimp | Set by our newsletter sign-up form to manage subscriptions | Functionality |
Note: exact cookie names and durations can change when Google, Pinterest, Meta (Instagram), or your newsletter provider update their systems. Review and update this table whenever you change plugins or tools.
4. Consent
Where required by law (including for visitors from the UK and EU), we will ask for your consent before non-essential cookies (analytics, functionality, and third-party/social cookies) are set, typically via a cookie consent banner shown on your first visit. You can change your preferences at any time using the cookie settings option on the Site, where available.
5. How to Control Cookies
In addition to any consent tool on the Site, you can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from particular sites
- Block all cookies from being set
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect how parts of the Site function. For guidance on managing cookies in your specific browser, visit your browser provider’s support pages (e.g. Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge).
You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available from Google.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when we add, remove, or change the tools and plugins used on the Site, or when relevant law changes. We recommend reviewing this page periodically, particularly after adding new plugins (such as recipe card tools, ad networks, or new social embeds) that may set additional cookies.
7. Contact Us
This Cookie Policy explains how Dreaming Daily (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on this website (the “Site”), and how you can control them. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.