At Sage & Parsley (sageandparsley.com), your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have under applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and Quebec’s Act Respecting the Protection of Personal Information in the Private Sector (Loi 25).
By using our site, you agree to this policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following information when you use our site:
Usage Data: pages you visit, time spent on site, and links clicked.
Device & Browser Info: IP address, browser type, operating system, and referring site.
Information You Provide: when you contact us directly (for example, by email or through a form), we may collect your name, email, and any other details you choose to share.
We do not collect sensitive personal information.
How We Collect Information
We use the following tools to understand how visitors use our site:
Google Analytics: Helps us understand website traffic and usage patterns. Google may collect data about your device, browser, and on-site behaviour.
Learn more about how Google uses data here: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.Hotjar: Provides insights into how users interact with our website (such as heatmaps and session recordings). Hotjar does not show us your personal information.
Learn more here: https://www.hotjar.com/legal/policies/privacy.
Both services may use cookies or similar technologies to collect this information.
Email Subscriptions & Newsletters
When you subscribe to our newsletter through one of our forms, we collect your name (optional) and email address. This information is used only to send you updates, recipes, and occasional news from Sage & Parsley.
We use Brevo (formerly Sendinblue) as our email marketing platform. Your information is securely stored and processed by Brevo in accordance with their privacy policy:
https://www.brevo.com/legal/privacypolicy/
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link in any email you receive. Once unsubscribed, your information is removed from our mailing list except where retention is required by law.
How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
Improve our website’s content and functionality
Analyse site traffic and usage patterns
Keep our site secure and troubleshoot technical issues
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data on the basis of:
Legitimate Interests: Improving and securing our site.
Consent: When you accept cookies or provide your details voluntarily.
Cookies & Consent
We use cookies to improve your browsing experience and analyse website traffic.
Some cookies are essential for site functionality; others (such as analytics) are non-essential and require your consent.
We obtain explicit consent for non-essential cookies through our cookie banner before activating analytics or tracking tools. You may withdraw your consent at any time through the banner or by adjusting your browser settings.
International Transfers
Because we use services such as Google Analytics, Hotjar, and Brevo, your information may be transferred outside Quebec and Canada, including to the United States and the European Union.
These providers implement contractual and technical safeguards that meet applicable privacy requirements.
Data Retention
Analytics Data: retained only as long as necessary for analysis, following Google’s and Hotjar’s retention policies.
Newsletter Data: retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
Contact Inquiries: kept only as long as needed to respond to your request or as required by law.
Your Rights
GDPR (EEA Users)
You may request to:
Access, correct, or delete your data
Restrict or object to processing
Receive a copy of your data (portability)
CCPA (California Residents)
You have the right to:
Know what categories of data we collect
Access the personal data we hold about you
Request deletion of your data (with some exceptions)
Opt out of the sale or sharing of your data (we do not sell data)
Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights
Loi 25 (Quebec Residents)
You have the right to:
Know what personal information we collect, why, and how it’s used
Access and correct your personal information
Withdraw consent for non-essential data collection (such as analytics cookies)
Request deletion of your personal information when appropriate
Exercising Your Rights
To exercise your rights under GDPR, CCPA, or Loi 25, please contact our Privacy Officer:
Email: [email protected]
Website: sageandparsley.com
Privacy Officer: Mel Discepola
We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including using HTTPS encryption and working only with trusted third-party processors who follow industry-standard security practices.
Third-Party Links
Our site may link to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. When we do, we’ll update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you want to exercise your rights, please contact our Privacy Officer:
Email: [email protected]
Website: sageandparsley.com
Privacy Officer: Mel Discepola