Last Updated: [30-06-2026]
WHO WE ARE
Box The Lunch is a food blogging platform located at https://boxthelunch.com. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
WHAT INFORMATION WE COLLECT
Comments
When you leave a comment, we collect:
- The information you enter in the comment form
- Your IP address and browser details (to prevent spam)
- Your email address (we share an anonymized version with Gravatar to display your profile picture)
Images You Upload
Be aware that images with location data (EXIF GPS) can be downloaded by visitors. We recommend removing location info before uploading.
Account Information
If you create an account, we store your profile information. You can view, edit, or delete it anytime.
Password Reset
When you request a password reset, your IP address is included in the reset email.
COOKIES & TRACKING
We use cookies to improve your experience:
Comment cookies save your name, email, and website so you don’t retype them. These last 1 year.
Login cookies keep you logged in for 2 days, or 2 weeks if you select “Remember Me.”
Screen option cookies remember your display preferences for 1 year.
Browser check cookies test if cookies are enabled and expire when you close your browser.
Post edit cookies track which article you’re editing and expire after 1 day.
Google Analytics & AdSense
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google AdSense shows you personalized ads. Both use cookies. Learn more: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/
Embedded Content
Articles may include videos, images, or content from other websites. Those sites may collect data about you and track your interactions with their content.
HOW LONG WE KEEP YOUR DATA
Comments are kept indefinitely so we can auto-approve your future comments.
Account information is stored as long as your account exists.
Login cookies are deleted when you log out.
All other data is deleted per the timeline above, unless we’re legally required to keep it.
YOUR RIGHTS
You can:
- Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you
- Ask us to correct or update your information
- Request deletion of your data (except what we must legally keep)
- Change or delete your account information anytime
European (EEA/UK) Users
Under GDPR, you have additional rights including data portability and the right to object to processing. Contact us to exercise these rights.
California Users
Under CCPA, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect
- Delete your information
- Opt out of any “sales” of your data (we don’t sell for money, but data sharing may count as a “sale” under California law)
Contact us to make any of these requests using the information on our site.
DATA SHARING
We share data with:
- Google Analytics (to understand site usage)
- Gravatar (anonymized email only, for your profile picture)
- Spam detection services (to filter comment spam)
We do not sell your personal information for money.
QUESTIONS?
Contact us using the information on our website.