1. Introduction

AmericanEats ("we," "our," or "us") operates this website and is the data controller responsible for your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and what rights you have. By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Data Controller

The data controller for this website is AmericanEats. For any privacy-related enquiries, contact us at privacy@americaneats.com.

3. Information We Collect

• Information you provide: Your name and email address when you submit our contact form or subscribe to updates.
• Usage data: Pages visited, time on site, referring URLs, and navigation paths, collected automatically.
• Device and technical data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and screen resolution.
• Cookie data: Information stored via cookies placed on your device. See Section 5 for details.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

• Consent: Where you have clearly agreed to data processing, such as accepting cookies or subscribing to our newsletter.
• Legitimate interests: To operate, improve, and secure our website, provided these interests are not overridden by your rights.
• Legal obligation: Where we are required to process your data to comply with applicable law.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to operate and improve this website. Types of cookies used:

• Essential cookies: Required for the site to function. Cannot be disabled.
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand visitor behaviour (e.g. Google Analytics). Only placed with your consent.
• Advertising cookies: Used by third-party ad networks, including Google, to serve ads relevant to your interests.

You may manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

6. Google Advertising and Third-Party Cookies

This website uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. As part of this:

• Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites.
• Google's advertising cookies enable it and its partners to serve personalised ads based on your browsing activity across websites.
• These cookies may collect your IP address, browser type, and pages visited.

You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings. You may also opt out via aboutads.info.

7. How We Use Your Information

• To operate, maintain, and improve this website and its content
• To respond to your messages and support requests
• To send recipe updates or newsletters where you have opted in
• To analyse site usage and improve user experience
• To display advertisements through our advertising partners
• To comply with applicable legal obligations

8. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:

• Service providers: Tools like Google Analytics and email providers under data processing agreements.
• Advertising partners: Google AdSense and other networks. Their data use is governed by their own privacy policies.
• Legal authorities: Where required by law or legal process.

9. Data Retention

• Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months.
• Newsletter subscriptions are retained until you unsubscribe.
• Analytics data follows Google Analytics' own retention settings.

You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

10. Your Rights

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
• Rectification: Ask us to correct inaccurate data.
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data.
• Restriction: Ask us to limit how we process your data.
• Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format.
• Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
• Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior processing.

To exercise any right, email privacy@americaneats.com. We respond within 30 days.

11. Children's Privacy

This website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe we have, contact us immediately and we will delete it without delay.

12. International Transfers

Some service providers, including Google, may process your data outside your country. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place where this occurs.

13. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy at any time. We will revise the "Last updated" date when we do. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.

15. Contact

Questions about this policy? Email privacy@americaneats.com.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using AmericanEats ("the Website"), you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please stop using this website immediately.

2. About AmericanEats

AmericanEats is an independent recipe and food content website providing recipes, cooking guides, and food-related editorial content for personal and informational use. We are not a food manufacturer, restaurant, or professional culinary service.

3. Permitted Use

You may use this website for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You agree not to:

• Violate any applicable local, state, federal, or international law or regulation
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the website or its systems
• Reproduce, sell, or exploit any content for commercial purposes without written consent
• Use any automated tool or bot to extract data from this website
• Transmit unsolicited advertising, spam, or promotional material
• Upload or submit content that is unlawful, harmful, or infringes on any third party's rights

4. Intellectual Property

All content on AmericanEats — recipes, articles, photography, graphics, logos, and web design — is the exclusive property of AmericanEats or its licensed contributors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may print or save individual recipes for personal, non-commercial use only. Any other use without prior written permission is strictly prohibited.

5. Recipe Disclaimer

• Recipes are provided for informational and personal enjoyment purposes only.
• Individual results may vary due to ingredient brands, equipment, altitude, and technique.
• Nutritional information, where provided, is an estimate only.
• Nothing on this site constitutes professional dietary, nutritional, or medical advice.
• If you have food allergies or medical dietary requirements, consult a qualified healthcare professional before following any recipe.

6. Advertising Disclosure

AmericanEats may display third-party advertisements through Google AdSense and other networks. By using this site, you acknowledge:

• Advertisements are provided by third parties and are not endorsed by AmericanEats.
• AmericanEats may earn revenue from displayed advertisements.
• Third-party advertisers may use cookies to serve relevant ads. Their practices are governed by their own privacy policies.
• AmericanEats is not responsible for the content or claims within third-party advertisements.

7. User Submissions

If you submit content to AmericanEats — including recipe ideas, comments, or feedback — you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide licence to use, reproduce, adapt, publish, and distribute such content. You confirm the submission is your own and does not infringe any third party's rights.

8. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to external websites for reference. These do not constitute endorsements. AmericanEats accepts no responsibility for the content or practices of any external website.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. AmericanEats makes no warranties that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from harmful components.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, AmericanEats, its owners, and contributors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of this site or reliance on any content found here.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless AmericanEats and its owners, contributors, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses — including reasonable legal fees — arising from your use of the website, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any third party's rights.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Changes take effect when posted. Your continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful or unenforceable, that provision shall be severed and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices on this website, constitute the entire agreement between you and AmericanEats regarding your use of this site.

15. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the United States, and you consent to personal jurisdiction of such courts.

16. Contact

Questions about these Terms? Contact us at legal@americaneats.com.

Who We Are

AmericanEats is an independent food and recipe website celebrating the dishes that have fed families across the United States for generations. We are a team of home cooks, food writers, and American food enthusiasts dedicated to preserving and sharing the recipes that define American cuisine — from Texas BBQ to New England chowder, from Southern fried chicken to New York cheesecake.

Our Mission

Our mission is to document and share great American recipes in a clear, accessible way — so that anyone can cook them successfully at home, regardless of skill level or location. We believe that the best American food is honest, generous, and deeply satisfying, and our goal is to put that food on your table.

What We Cover

• BBQ and grilling traditions from across the country
• Classic comfort food including mac and cheese, pot roast, and meatloaf
• Southern staples like fried chicken, biscuits, and cornbread
• Regional specialties from New England, the Midwest, the Southwest, and beyond
• Iconic American desserts including apple pie, brownies, and cheesecake

Our Standards

Every recipe on AmericanEats is written with clarity and accuracy in mind. We test recipes in home kitchens using standard equipment and everyday ingredients. Where we include nutritional or health information, it is clearly marked as a general guide and not professional advice.

Contact Us

We love hearing from readers. For questions, recipe suggestions, or feedback, reach us at hello@americaneats.com.

General Disclaimer

All content published on AmericanEats is provided for general informational and personal enjoyment purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, we make no representations or warranties — express or implied — about the completeness, accuracy, or suitability of any recipe or information on this site.

Recipe Results May Vary

Cooking results can differ based on factors beyond our control, including ingredient quality and brand, cooking equipment, oven calibration, altitude, and individual technique. AmericanEats cannot guarantee identical results for every user.

Not Professional Advice

Nothing on this website constitutes professional dietary, nutritional, or medical advice. If you have a medical condition, food allergy, or specific nutritional requirement, consult a qualified healthcare professional before following any recipe or dietary guidance on this site.

Food Safety

AmericanEats publishes food preparation guidance in good faith. We are not responsible for any illness, injury, or adverse outcome from preparing or consuming food based on our recipes. Always follow current food safety guidelines and cook food to safe internal temperatures.

Advertising Disclaimer

This website may display advertisements via Google AdSense and other networks. These advertisements do not constitute endorsements by AmericanEats. We are not responsible for the content or accuracy of third-party advertisements.

External Links

AmericanEats may contain links to external websites for reference. We do not endorse or take responsibility for external site content. Clicking external links is at your own risk.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, AmericanEats and its contributors shall not be liable for any damages arising from use of this website or reliance on any information published here.

Contact

Questions about this Disclaimer? Email us at hello@americaneats.com.