Privacy & Cookie Policy
At God Save The Chocolate, we care deeply about your privacy. This page explains what data we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it — including our use of cookies. Transparency and respect are the foundation of everything we do, both on and offline.
What Personal Data We Collect
We only collect the minimum amount of information needed to provide you with the best experience on our site.
Email address and name
If you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us
IP address and browser type
For analytics and spam protection
Interaction data
Like which blog posts you read and what links you click
Cookie preferences
When you accept or reject tracking
We do not collect sensitive personal information unless you voluntarily provide it through contact or feedback forms.
How We Use Your Data
Your data is used to improve your experience, keep the site running smoothly, and deliver content you’ve asked for.
Specifically, we use it to:
Send blog updates and newsletters (if you subscribed)
- Respond to your messages or questions
Analyze traffic and content engagement using privacy-focused tools
Detect and prevent spam or malicious activity
We will never sell your personal data or share it with third parties for marketing purposes.
Third-Party Services
We use a few trusted tools to power this blog, each chosen for its privacy-conscious policies. These may include:
Mailing services (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit) to manage email subscriptions
Analytics platforms (e.g., Plausible, Fathom, or Google Analytics with anonymized IPs)
Comment management tools
Content delivery networks (CDNs) for faster page loads
Each service has its own privacy terms and complies with global standards such as GDPR and CCPA.
Cookie Policy
Cookies are small files that a website saves to your device to enhance your experience.
We use cookies to:
Remember your newsletter preferences
Keep the site functioning smoothly
Analyze general traffic (anonymously) to improve content
Prevent abuse (e.g., via anti-spam protection)
You can manage your cookie preferences anytime through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some features of the site may not work correctly — but you can still read all our delicious content.
Data Retention
We only keep your personal data for as long as necessary to provide services or fulfill legal obligations. For example:
Newsletter data is kept until you unsubscribe
Contact form entries are stored temporarily, then deleted
Analytics data is anonymized and aggregated
You can request the deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.
Your Rights (under GDPR and similar regulations)
If you’re based in the EU, UK, or other regions with data privacy laws, you have the right to:
Access the data we hold about you
Correct or update inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Withdraw consent to receive communications
File a complaint with a supervisory authority
We fully respect these rights and will respond promptly to your request.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, you can reach out at: