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| 3 | +title: Terms & Privacy |
| 4 | +permalink: /terms-and-privacy/ |
| 5 | +--- |
| 6 | + |
| 7 | +# Terms of Use & Privacy Notice |
| 8 | + |
| 9 | +_Last updated: 2025-12-09_ |
| 10 | + |
| 11 | +This document applies to: |
| 12 | + |
| 13 | +- **tastebud.studio** (personal food and beverage projects site) |
| 14 | + |
| 15 | +Operated by **Joel Taylor** (“I”, “me”, or “my”). |
| 16 | + |
| 17 | +By accessing or using this site, you agree to the following Terms of Use and Privacy Notice. If you do not agree, please do not use the site. |
| 18 | + |
| 19 | +--- |
| 20 | + |
| 21 | +## 1. Terms of Use |
| 22 | + |
| 23 | +### 1.1 Content Purpose |
| 24 | + |
| 25 | +- The content on **tastebud.studio** is for entertainment and informational purposes (e.g., recipes, tastings, reviews, and personal projects). |
| 26 | + |
| 27 | +You are responsible for how you use any information from this site. |
| 28 | + |
| 29 | +### 1.2 Intellectual Property |
| 30 | + |
| 31 | +Unless otherwise stated: |
| 32 | + |
| 33 | +- All text, images, and other content are © Joel Taylor. |
| 34 | +- You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or republish content without prior written permission. |
| 35 | +- You may quote short excerpts with clear attribution and a link back to the original page. |
| 36 | + |
| 37 | +### 1.3 No Guarantees |
| 38 | + |
| 39 | +I try to keep information accurate and up to date, but: |
| 40 | + |
| 41 | +- I make **no warranties** about completeness, reliability, or accuracy. |
| 42 | +- Any action you take based on content from this site is **at your own risk**. |
| 43 | + |
| 44 | +For recipes, brewing, or tasting notes: always exercise judgment, follow safety guidelines, and comply with local laws (e.g., alcohol regulations). |
| 45 | + |
| 46 | +### 1.4 External Links |
| 47 | + |
| 48 | +This site may link to third-party websites or services. |
| 49 | + |
| 50 | +- I do not control or endorse those sites. |
| 51 | +- I am not responsible for their content, policies, or practices. |
| 52 | +- Check their own terms and privacy policies before using them. |
| 53 | + |
| 54 | +### 1.5 Changes to the Sites |
| 55 | + |
| 56 | +I may: |
| 57 | + |
| 58 | +- Add, remove, or change content at any time. |
| 59 | +- Temporarily or permanently take down parts of the site without notice. |
| 60 | + |
| 61 | +--- |
| 62 | + |
| 63 | +## 2. Privacy Notice |
| 64 | + |
| 65 | +I care about privacy and aim to keep tracking minimal and transparent. |
| 66 | + |
| 67 | +### 2.1 What I Do **Not** Do |
| 68 | + |
| 69 | +When you visit **tastebud.studio**, **I do not**: |
| 70 | + |
| 71 | +- Ask you to create an account or log in. |
| 72 | +- Intentionally collect personally identifiable information (such as your name, address, or phone number). |
| 73 | +- Sell, rent, or trade your data. |
| 74 | + |
| 75 | +If you contact me directly (for example, by email or social media or through the contact form), I will receive whatever information you choose to share and will use it only to respond to you. |
| 76 | + |
| 77 | +### 2.2 Analytics (Fathom Analytics) |
| 78 | + |
| 79 | +This site uses **[Fathom Analytics](https://usefathom.com)** to understand overall traffic and site usage. |
| 80 | + |
| 81 | +- Fathom is a **privacy-focused**, **cookie-free** analytics tool. |
| 82 | +- It does **not** use cookies and is designed not to store personally identifiable information. |
| 83 | +- The data I see is aggregated and anonymous, such as: |
| 84 | + - Page views and popular pages |
| 85 | + - Referring sites (e.g., “came from another website”) |
| 86 | + - General technical information (e.g., device type, browser) |
| 87 | + |
| 88 | +I use this information to: |
| 89 | + |
| 90 | +- Understand which content is useful |
| 91 | +- Improve navigation and performance |
| 92 | +- Decide what to write or create next |
| 93 | + |
| 94 | +For details on how Fathom handles data, see their own documentation and privacy policy on [usefathom.com](https://usefathom.com). |
| 95 | + |
| 96 | +### 2.3 Hosting (GitHub Pages) |
| 97 | + |
| 98 | +These sites are hosted on **[GitHub Pages](https://pages.github.com/)**. |
| 99 | + |
| 100 | +- When you visit, GitHub may log standard technical information (such as IP address, user agent, date/time, and requested page) for security and operational reasons. |
| 101 | +- This logging is handled by GitHub, not directly by me. |
| 102 | +- For more information about GitHub’s practices, please see the **GitHub Privacy Statement** on [github.com](https://github.com). |
| 103 | + |
| 104 | +### 2.4 Formspree |
| 105 | + |
| 106 | +This site uses **[Formspree](https://formspree.io)** to handle contact form submissions. |
| 107 | + |
| 108 | +- Formspree is a **privacy-focused**, **cookie-free** form handling service. |
| 109 | +- If you wish to contact me, you can use the contact form on this site. It will reduce the amount of spam I receive. |
| 110 | +- Formspree will store your information that you share on the form. |
| 111 | + |
| 112 | +I use this information to: |
| 113 | + |
| 114 | +- track you messages |
| 115 | +- respond to you |
| 116 | + |
| 117 | +For details on how Formspree handles data, see their own documentation and privacy policy on [formspree.io](https://formspree.io). |
| 118 | + |
| 119 | +### 2.5 Cookies |
| 120 | + |
| 121 | +- I do **not** set any cookies for tracking or advertising. |
| 122 | +- Fathom Analytics is configured to run **without cookies**. |
| 123 | +- GitHub Pages or embedded third-party services (for example, an embedded video or social media widget, if I add one) may set their own cookies. Those are governed by the third party’s policies. |
| 124 | + |
| 125 | +### 2.6 Data Security |
| 126 | + |
| 127 | +These are static sites with no login system and minimal data collection, which reduces risk. However: |
| 128 | + |
| 129 | +- No system or transmission over the internet is ever 100% secure. |
| 130 | +- I cannot guarantee absolute security but take reasonable care in how I configure and maintain the sites. |
| 131 | + |
| 132 | +### 2.7 Children’s Privacy |
| 133 | + |
| 134 | +These sites are not specifically directed at children. |
| 135 | + |
| 136 | +- If you are under the age required by your local laws to consent to online services, please use these sites only with the involvement of a parent or guardian. |
| 137 | + |
| 138 | +### 2.8 Changes to This Notice |
| 139 | + |
| 140 | +I may update these Terms of Use and this Privacy Notice from time to time. |
| 141 | + |
| 142 | +- Changes will be posted on this page. |
| 143 | +- The “Last updated” date at the top will be revised when changes are made. |
| 144 | +- Your continued use of the sites after changes are posted means you accept the updated terms. |
| 145 | + |
| 146 | +--- |
| 147 | + |
| 148 | +## 3. Contact |
| 149 | + |
| 150 | +If you have questions about these Terms or this Privacy Notice, you can contact me at: |
| 151 | + |
| 152 | +- **contact:** [https://www.tastebud.studio/contact](https://www.tastebud.studio/contact) |
| 153 | +- **Website:** [https://www.tastebud.studio](https://www.tastebud.studio) |
| 154 | + |
| 155 | +_I am not a lawyer. This page is intended to be transparent and user-friendly, but it is not legal advice._ |
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