Need for Meat (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website NeedForMeat.com (the “Service”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit or interact with our website. It also outlines your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
By using our site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect two types of information:
a) Personal Information You Voluntarily Provide
When you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Fill out a form
- Contact us via email
You may provide:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Any other information you choose to share
We use this information to:
- Send you occasional updates, tips, or promotional content
- Respond to your messages or questions
- Improve our content and user experience
You can unsubscribe from our emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in the footer of our messages.
b) Automatically Collected Information (Log Data)
When you visit NeedForMeat.com, we may collect data automatically through your browser or device, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited
- Date and time of visit
- Time spent on each page
- Referring/exit pages
- Device type and operating system
We use this data to analyze trends, manage the site, and improve performance.
2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Understand how users interact with the site
- Measure traffic and performance (via tools like Google Analytics)
- Serve relevant ads through Google AdSense
Cookies are small text files stored in your browser. You can manage, delete, or disable them in your browser settings. Note: disabling cookies may affect some features on the site.
For general info on cookies, visit All About Cookies.
Google Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display ads. Google uses cookies to personalize the ads you see based on your activity across websites.
You can opt out of personalized ads by visiting:
https://adssettings.google.com
Learn more about how Google uses your data:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
Ezoic Services
This website uses the services of Ezoic Inc. (“Ezoic”), including to manage third-party interest-based advertising. Ezoic may employ a variety of technologies on this website, including tools to serve content, display advertisements and enable advertising to visitors of this website, which may utilize first and third-party cookies.
A cookie is a small text file sent to your device by a web server that enables the website to remember information about your browsing activity. First-party cookies are created by the site you are visiting, while third-party cookies are set by domains other than the one you’re visiting. Ezoic and our partners may place third-party cookies, tags, beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to monitor interactions with advertisements and optimize ad targeting. Please note that disabling cookies may limit access to certain content and features on the website, and rejecting cookies does not eliminate advertisements but will result in non-personalized advertising. You can find more information about cookies and how to manage them here.
The following information may be collected, used, and stored in a cookie when serving personalized ads:
- IP address
- Operating system type and version
- Device type
- Language preferences
- Web browser type
- Email (in a hashed or encrypted form)
Ezoic and its partners may use this data in combination with information that has been independently collected to deliver targeted advertisements across various platforms and websites. Ezoic’s partners may also gather additional data, such as unique IDs, advertising IDs, geolocation data, usage data, device information, traffic data, referral sources, and interactions between users and websites or advertisements, to create audience segments for targeted advertising across different devices, browsers, and apps. You can find more information about interest-based advertising and how to manage them here.
You can view Ezoic’s privacy policy here, or for additional information about Ezoic’s advertising and other partners, you can view Ezoic’s advertising partners here.
3. Affiliate Disclosure
We participate in various affiliate programs, including Amazon Associates and others.
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Affiliate programs may track your activity using cookies or similar technologies. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you. See our full Affiliate Disclosure for more details.
4. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal bases for collecting and processing your personal data may include:
- Your consent (e.g. when signing up for emails)
- Legitimate interests (e.g. analyzing site usage)
- Compliance with legal obligations
You have the right to withdraw consent at any time.
5. Your Rights Under GDPR
If you’re an EU resident, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict or object to processing
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
To exercise any of these rights, email us at: admin@needformeat.com
We may request proof of identity before processing your request.
6. Your Rights Under CCPA (California)
If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to Know – You can request details about the personal data we collect, use, or share
- Right to Delete – You can request deletion of your personal data
- Right to Opt Out of Sale – You can request that we do not “sell” your data (includes sharing with advertisers)
We do not knowingly sell personal information, but third-party services like Google Ads may collect data that qualifies under CCPA definitions.
To make a request, email admin@needformeat.com with the subject line “CCPA Request”.
We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 16 years old for sale or advertising.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. You can request deletion at any time.
8. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party tools that process data on our behalf, such as:
- Google Analytics (analytics)
- Google AdSense (advertising)
- Email marketing providers (e.g. for newsletters)
These providers are contractually bound to keep your data secure and confidential.
9. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. Use of the site is at your own risk.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our site and content are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it immediately.
11. Links to Other Websites
We may link to third-party websites for your convenience. We are not responsible for their content, security, or privacy practices. Please read their policies before submitting any personal data.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. All changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Continued use of the website means you accept any updates.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
admin@needformeat.com