Last updated: August 2025
1. Who We Are
Welcome to Lime and Berry! Our website address is: https://limeandberry.com.
We share recipes, tips, and lifestyle content — while respecting your privacy and protecting your personal data.
If you have any privacy questions, you can email us at: info@limeandberry.com
2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why
We only collect the minimum data necessary for your visit and interaction with our site. This may include:
- Comments – When you leave a comment, we collect the data you enter (name, email, comment text) plus your IP address and browser user agent to help with spam detection.
- Accounts – If you register on our site, we store the personal information you provide in your user profile.
- Media uploads – Please avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS).
- Contact forms – If you reach out via our contact form, we use your information solely to respond to your inquiry.
3. Cookies
Cookies are small files stored on your device to make our site work smoothly and improve your experience.
We use:
- Essential cookies – Needed for site functionality (e.g., login sessions, comment saving).
- Analytics cookies – To understand visitor activity and improve our recipes and content (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Marketing/Advertising cookies – To show relevant ads or track performance (only if you consent).
- Third-party embedded content – Videos, maps, or social media embeds may place their own cookies.
How you control cookies:
You can accept or reject non-essential cookies via our CookieYes banner at any time. You can also manage cookies in your browser settings.
For full details on each cookie type, see our Cookie Policy.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process your data on the following grounds:
- Consent – You’ve given clear permission (e.g., accepting cookies).
- Contract – To deliver services you’ve requested.
- Legitimate interests – For site analytics, security, and improving content.
- Legal obligation – Where required by law.
5. Who We Share Data With
- Gravatar – To display profile pictures with comments (privacy policy: Automattic Privacy)
- Spam protection services – To prevent abuse (e.g., Akismet).
- Analytics providers – Like Google Analytics (if enabled).
We never sell your personal information.
6. How Long We Keep Your Data
- Comments and their metadata – Indefinitely, so we can recognize follow-up comments.
- Registered user accounts – As long as the account is active.
- Analytics data – As per the provider’s retention settings.
- Contact form messages – For up to 12 months for customer service purposes.
7. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion
- Withdraw consent
- Object to certain processing
- Request a copy of your personal data
To exercise these rights, email info@limeandberry.com.
8. Where We Send Data
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Some third-party services may process your data outside the EU, but only in countries with adequate protections.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted here with a new “last updated” date.
Cookie Policy Summary
When you first visit Lime and Berry, you’ll see our CookieYes banner.
Clicking Customise lets you choose exactly which cookies you allow.
Clicking Accept All enables all cookie categories.
Clicking Reject All disables non-essential cookies.
