Legal and Policy Information for The Forked Spoon

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Disclosure

Transparency is key, so here’s what you should know:

This site contains referral links, sponsored posts, and ads.

Most of my referral links are to Amazon because Amazon helps me curb my impulse-buying habit. By ordering everything through Amazon, I can stay focused and also use the Amazon Associates program to share my favorite products with you. Everything I recommend I use. If I didn’t love it, I would never tell you, my readers, who are also my family, friends, and neighbors, that I love it.

As an Amazon Associate, The Forked Spoon LLC earns from qualifying purchases.

Here is my official disclaimer: theforkedspoon.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.

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Please note that while we strive to provide accurate and useful information, we cannot guarantee its completeness or accuracy. Any actions you take based on the information provided on this website are taken at your own risk, and we will not be liable for any losses or damages in connection with the use of our site.

No author, contributor, administrator, or anyone else connected with The Forked Spoon, in any capacity, can be held responsible for your use of the information contained in or linked from these web pages.

Your trust is important to us, and we’re committed to acting responsibly and transparently. Thank you for your support and understanding.

This Disclosure was last updated on March 5, 2025.

Privacy Policy

The Forked Spoon LLC found at https://theforkedspoon.com/ (“Website”) is governed by the following privacy policy (“Privacy Policy”).

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it. The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to inform you what personally identifiable information we may collect and how it may be used. This statement only applies to this Website.

MEDIAVINE PROGRAMMATIC ADVERTISING (Ver 1.1)

The Website works with Mediavine to manage third-party interest-based advertising appearing on the Website. Mediavine serves content and advertisements when you visit the Website, which may use first and third-party cookies. A cookie is a small text file which is sent to your computer or mobile device (referred to in this policy as a “device”) by the web server so that a website can remember some information about your browsing activity on the Website.

First party cookies are created by the website that you are visiting. A third-party cookie is frequently used in behavioral advertising and analytics and is created by a domain other than the website you are visiting. Third-party cookies, tags, pixels, beacons and other similar technologies (collectively, “Tags”) may be placed on the Website to monitor interaction with advertising content and to target and optimize advertising. Each internet browser has functionality so that you can block both first and third-party cookies and clear your browser’s cache. The “help” feature of the menu bar on most browsers will tell you how to stop accepting new cookies, how to receive notification of new cookies, how to disable existing cookies and how to clear your browser’s cache. For more information about cookies and how to disable them, you can consult the information at All About Cookies.

Without cookies you may not be able to take full advantage of the Website content and features. Please note that rejecting cookies does not mean that you will no longer see ads when you visit our Site. In the event you opt-out, you will still see non-personalized advertisements on the Website.

The Website collects the following data using a cookie when serving personalized ads:

  • IP Address
  • Operating System type
  • Operating System version
  • Device Type
  • Language of the website
  • Web browser type
  • Email (in hashed form)

Mediavine Partners (companies listed below with whom Mediavine shares data) may also use this data to link to other end user information the partner has independently collected to deliver targeted advertisements. Mediavine Partners may also separately collect data about end users from other sources, such as advertising IDs or pixels, and link that data to data collected from Mediavine publishers in order to provide interest-based advertising across your online experience, including devices, browsers and apps. This data includes usage data, cookie information, device information, information about interactions between users and advertisements and websites, geolocation data, traffic data, and information about a visitor’s referral source to a particular website. Mediavine Partners may also create unique IDs to create audience segments, which are used to provide targeted advertising.

If you would like more information about this practice and to know your choices to opt-in or opt-out of this data collection, please visit National Advertising Initiative opt out page. You may also visit Digital Advertising Alliance website and Network Advertising Initiative website to learn more information about interest-based advertising. You may download the AppChoices app at Digital Advertising Alliance’s AppChoices app to opt out in connection with mobile apps, or use the platform controls on your mobile device to opt out.

For specific information about Mediavine Partners, the data each collects and their data collection and privacy policies, please visit Mediavine Partners.

WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT, AND HOW IS IT USED?

Information You Voluntarily Submit to the Website:

We may collect personal information from you, such as your name or email address. For example, you may voluntarily submit information to the Website by leaving a comment, subscribing to a newsletter, or submitting a contact form. In addition, you are able to create a user profile, which allows you to create a username and password. We will store the email, but your password will not be visible in our records.

Information We Collect from Others:

We may receive information about you from other sources. The Website utilizes the WordPress commenting system, so if you choose to comment on a Website post, your profile picture may appear if you have set up a Gravatar account.

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Automatically-Collected Information:

We automatically collect certain information about you and the device with which you access the Website. For example, when you use the Website, we will log your IP address, operating system type, browser type, referring website, pages you viewed, and the dates/times when you accessed the Website. We may also collect information about actions you take when using the Website, such as links clicked.

Cookies:

We may log information using cookies, which are small data files stored on your browser by the Website. We may use both session cookies, which expire when you close your browser, and persistent cookies, which stay on your browser until deleted, to provide you with a more personalized experience on the Website.

HOW YOUR INFORMATION MAY BE USED

We may use the information collected in the following ways:

  • To operate and maintain the Website;
  • To create your account, identify you as a user of the Website, and customize the Website for your account;
  • To send you promotional information, such as newsletters. Each email promotion will provide information on how to opt out of future mailings;
  • To send you administrative communications, such as administrative emails, confirmation emails, technical notices, updates on policies, or security alerts;
  • To respond to your comments or inquiries;
  • To provide you with user support;
  • To track and measure advertising on the Website;
  • To protect, investigate, and deter against unauthorized or illegal activity.

THIRD-PARTY USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

We may share your information with third parties when you explicitly authorize us to share your information.

Additionally, the Website may use third-party service providers to service various aspects of the Website. Each third-party service provider’s use of your personal information is dictated by their respective privacy policies.

The Website currently uses the following third-party service providers:

Google Analytics – this service tracks Website usage and provides information such as referring websites and user actions on the Website. Google Analytics gathers information about website use by means of cookies. The information gathered relating to our website is used to create reports about the use of our website. Please refer to Google’s privacy policy for further information.

This list may be amended from time to time at the Website’s sole discretion.

Except when required by law, we will not sell, distribute, or reveal your email addresses or other personal information without your consent; however, we may disclose or transfer personal information collected through the Website to third parties who acquire all or a portion of our business, which may be the result of a merger, consolidation, or purchase of all or a portion of our assets, or in connection with any bankruptcy or reorganization proceeding brought by or against us.

ANONYMOUS DATA

From time to time, we may use anonymous data, which does not identify you alone, or when combined with data from other parties. This type of anonymous data may be provided to other parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses. Examples of this anonymous data may include analytics or information collected from cookies.

PUBLICLY VISIBLE INFORMATION

If you create a user profile on the Website or leave a comment, certain information may be publicly visible. To create a user profile, you must choose a username and password and input your email address for profile confirmation. Your email address will never be available publicly. At your option, you may also add an avatar, a profile description, and a link to your website.

Users may see your username, avatar, profile description, and website information.

COOKIES

The Website uses cookies to store visitors’ preferences, record user-specific information on what pages users access or visit, ensure that visitors are not repeatedly sent the same banner ads, and customize Website content based on visitors’ browser type or other information that the visitor sends. Cookies may also be used by third-party services, such as Google Analytics, as described herein.

Users may, at any time, prevent the setting of cookies, by the Website, by using a corresponding setting of your internet browser and may thus permanently deny the setting of cookies. Furthermore, already set cookies may be deleted at any time via an Internet browser or other software programs. This is possible in all popular Internet browsers. However, if users deactivate the setting of cookies in your Internet browser, not all functions of our Website may be entirely usable.

Advertising.

This Site is affiliated with CMI Marketing, Inc., d/b/a Raptive (“Raptive”) for the purposes of placing advertising on the Site, and Raptive will collect and use certain data for advertising purposes. To learn more about Raptive’s data usage, click here: https://raptive.com/creator-advertising-privacy-statement/

Display Ads

We may use third-party advertising companies to serve content and advertisements when you visit the Website, which may use cookies, as noted above.

Retargeting Ads

From time to time, the Website may engage in remarketing efforts with third-party companies, such as Google, Facebook, or Instagram, in order to market the Website. These companies use cookies to serve ads based on someone’s past visits to the Website.

Affiliate Program Participation

The Website may engage in affiliate marketing, which is done by embedding tracking links into the Website. If you click on a link for an affiliate partnership, a cookie will be placed on your browser to track any sales for purposes of commissions.

The Forked Spoon LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and links to amazon.com. As part of this Amazon Associates program, the Website will post customized links, provided by Amazon, to track the referrals to their website. This program utilizes cookies to track visits for the purposes of assigning commission on these sales.

To be clear: as an Amazon Associate, The Forked Spoon LLC earns from qualifying purchases.

Newsletters

On the Website, you may voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter, which may be used for advertising purposes. All newsletters sent may contain tracking pixels. The pixel is embedded in emails and allows an analysis of the success of online marketing campaigns. Because of these tracking pixels, we may see if and when you open an email and which links within the email you click. Also, this allows the Website to adapt the content of future newsletters to the user’s interests. This behavior will not be passed on to third parties.

RIGHTS RELATED TO YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

Opt-out – You may opt out of future email communications by following the unsubscribe links in our emails.

Access – You may access the personal information we have about you by submitting a request to jessica@theforkedspoon.com.

Amend – You may contact us at jessica@theforkedspoon.com to amend or update your personal information.

Forget – In certain situations, you may request that we erase or forget your personal data. To do so, please submit a request to jessica@theforkedspoon.com.

Please note that we may need to retain certain information for recordkeeping purposes or to complete transactions, or when required by law.

SENSITIVE PERSONAL INFORMATION

At no time should you submit sensitive personal information to the Website. This includes your social security number, information regarding race or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, health information, criminal background, or trade union memberships. If you elect to submit such information to us, it will be subject to this Privacy Policy.

CHILDREN’S INFORMATION

The Website does not knowingly collect any personally identifiable information from children under the age of 16. However, if a parent or guardian believes that the Website has personally identifiable information of a child under the age of 16 in its database, please contact us immediately at jessica@theforkedspoon.com, and we will use our best efforts to remove such information from our records promptly.

CONTACT INFORMATION

At any time, please contact us at jessica@theforkedspoon.com for questions related to this Privacy Policy.

This Privacy Policy was last updated on June 26, 2025.

(from theforkedspoon.com) Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from the blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to theforkedspoon.com with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.

This is a recipe website where culinary ideas may sometimes appear similar to those found elsewhere. Every effort is made to ensure all content is original or properly credited. If inspiration is drawn from external sources, those sources are acknowledged appropriately. If you believe there has been an oversight or error in crediting, please reach out via the Contact page. Your feedback is valued and helps maintain the integrity of the content.

This policy has been effective since January 1, 2011.

This blog is a personal blog written and edited by me. It accepts forms of cash advertising, sponsorship, paid insertions, or other forms of compensation, which will never influence the editorial content. A third-party ad network generates all advertisements and are clearly identified as such.

As the owner of this blog, I am compensated to provide opinions on products, services, websites, and various other topics. Even though I receive compensation for some posts or advertisements, I always give my honest opinions, findings, beliefs, or experiences on those topics or products. The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely my own. Any product claim, statistic, quote, or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer, provider, or party in question.

This blog does not contain any content that might present a conflict of interest.

We encourage comments from our readers, but any comment section is moderated and may take time to appear. Please be respectful and ensure that comments are appropriate and not harmful or offensive. We reserve the right to remove or not publish inappropriate comments.

For business inquiries, please contact:

The Forked Spoon LLC

3941 Park Drive #20-604

El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

This Copyright Notice was last updated on March 5, 2023.

Accessibility Statement

The Forked Spoon LLC is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

MEASURES TO SUPPORT ACCESSIBILITY

The Forked Spoon LLC takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of The Forked Spoon:

  • Include people with disabilities in our design personas.
  • Include accessibility as part of our mission statement.
  • Include accessibility throughout our internal policies.
  • Integrate accessibility into our procurement practices.
  • Appoint an accessibility officer and/or ombudsperson.
  • Provide continual accessibility training for our staff.
  • Assign clear accessibility targets and responsibilities.
  • Employ formal accessibility quality assurance methods.

CONFORMANCE STATUS

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. The Forked Spoon is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.

Some of the ways The Forked Spoon is accessible and meets the above accessibility conformant standards:

  • We provide closed captioning on all of our videos.
  • We ensure that all images have properly defined alt tags.
  • Our website is navigable without a mouse, by keyboard only.
  • We ensure that all text-to-background color contrast meets a 4.5:1 ratio.
  • We maintain a consistent and predictable layout throughout our website.
  • We continually review our website to ensure we adhere to best practices in web accessibility.
  • We continually review any changes made to the website internally for accessibility compliance.

Additional accessibility considerations

FEEDBACK

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility from all users of The Forked Spoon website to improve accessibility. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers on The Forked Spoon:

Through our genuine and good faith commitment and devotion to accessibility, we believe we not only meet but exceed the digital accessibility requirements imposed by Title I, II, & III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 & 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Unruh Civil Rights Act.

ASSESSMENT APPROACH

The Forked Spoon LLC assessed the accessibility of The Forked Spoon by the following approaches:

This Accessibility Statement was last updated on June 21, 2025.

Nutrition & Medical Disclaimer

The content published on The Forked Spoon (recipes, articles, videos, social-media posts, newsletters, and downloadable materials) is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

  1. No Doctor-Patient Relationship
    Reading or interacting with this website does not establish a doctor – patient or dietitian – client relationship with Jessica Randhawa, The Forked Spoon LLC, or any contributors.
  2. Consult Qualified Professionals
    Always seek the advice of your physician, registered dietitian, or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or dietary changes. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read on this site.
  3. Nutritional Information
    Calorie and nutrition facts provided in our recipes are generated using third-party calculators (WP Recipe Maker, which uses Spoonacular API) and are estimates only. Actual values can vary based on product brands, measurement accuracy, and preparation methods. For precise dietary needs, use your own preferred calculator or consult a nutrition professional.
  4. Allergy & Dietary Suitability
    Ingredients and product labels can change without notice. It is your responsibility to verify the safety and suitability of any recipe for your own dietary requirements, allergies, or intolerances.
  5. Affiliate & Sponsored Content
    Some posts may include affiliate links or sponsored partnerships, clearly disclosed within the article. These relationships do not influence our recipe-testing standards or editorial integrity.
  6. Liability
    By using this site, you agree that The Forked Spoon LLC and its representatives shall not be liable for any loss, injury, or damage resulting from the use – or misuse – of the information provided.

For questions about this disclaimer, please contact us.

This Nutritional and Medical Disclaimer was last updated on June 26, 2025.

Ethics Policy

At The Forked Spoon, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and integrity in all aspects of our organization, emphasizing transparency, honesty, and respect as the cornerstones of our operations. Our commitment to these values guides our interactions within our team, with our readers, and in our collaborations with partners and contributors. We expect every member of The Forked Spoon family, from our editorial staff to our contributors, to conduct themselves with the utmost professionalism, ensuring that their actions reflect the ethical standards we cherish. This includes adhering to principles of fairness, avoiding conflicts of interest, and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the content we publish. Our dedication to ethical practices extends beyond mere compliance with laws and regulations; it is about fostering a culture of trust and accountability that resonates with our audience and stakeholders.

In terms of organizational and corporate behavior, The Forked Spoon is committed to responsible business practices that respect the environment, support sustainable development, and contribute positively to the communities we serve. We are devoted to ethically sourcing our ingredients and promoting practices that are not only environmentally friendly but also socially responsible. This commitment is reflected in our choice of partnerships, sponsorship, and advertising, where we align ourselves with organizations and brands that share our ethical values and vision for a better world. By maintaining these high ethical standards, The Forked Spoon aims to be a beacon of integrity in the culinary world, inspiring others to join us in making a positive impact through the universal language of food.

This Ethics Policy was last updated on March 5, 2025.

Corrections Policy

At The Forked Spoon, we are committed to delivering content of the highest accuracy and reliability to our readers. Recognizing that errors can occur, we have established a thorough Corrections Policy to promptly address and rectify any inaccuracies or oversights in our published content. When errors are identified, either by our team or brought to our attention by our readers, we take immediate steps to investigate the claim. If an error is confirmed, we commit to publishing a correction or retraction as appropriate, clearly marked, and accessible, ensuring our readers are always presented with the most accurate information. This process reflects our dedication to transparency and accountability, reinforcing our trustworthiness as a source of culinary knowledge.

Our Corrections Policy not only involves amending factual inaccuracies but also extends to updating content to reflect new information, clarifications, or changes that enhance the accuracy and completeness of our publications. We maintain a log of significant corrections and updates to articles and recipes, providing a historical record of changes for our readers’ reference. This meticulous approach ensures that The Forked Spoon upholds its reputation for integrity and precision in the culinary content space. We encourage our readers to report any potential errors for review as part of our commitment to continuous improvement and engagement with our community.

This Corrections Policy was last updated on March 5, 2025.

Actionable Feedback Policy

The Forked Spoon is dedicated to fostering a dynamic and interactive relationship with our audience, valuing the feedback received through comments, emails, and social media as essential to our growth and improvement. Our Actionable Feedback Policy outlines the systematic approach we take in collecting, reviewing, and responding to the feedback provided by our readers. We ensure that all feedback, whether praise, criticism, or suggestions, is acknowledged and considered by our team. This process not only aids in enhancing our content and services but also strengthens our connection with our community, showing our audience that their voices are heard and valued. We have established dedicated channels and protocols for efficiently managing the feedback we receive, guaranteeing that it is directed to the appropriate department or individual within our organization for action.

Engagement with our audience is at the heart of The Forked Spoon’s mission, and our team is committed to maintaining open lines of communication. By actively responding to comments, emails, and social media interactions, we aim to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where culinary enthusiasts can share their experiences, insights, and love for food. This engagement is crucial for building a loyal community and for fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and learning. Our approach to public engagement is characterized by promptness, respect, and a genuine interest in what our readers have to say, ensuring that every interaction reflects our appreciation for their support and contribution to our platform.

Transparency is a fundamental principle that guides how The Forked Spoon operates and interacts with its audience. We believe in being open about our content creation processes, how we handle feedback and the actions we take in response to the insights we gather from our community. This commitment to transparency builds trust and credibility, reassuring our readers that their feedback is not only welcome but instrumental in shaping our content and policies. By prioritizing transparency, The Forked Spoon not only holds itself accountable to its audience but also sets a standard for integrity and openness in the digital culinary space, making our platform a trusted source for recipes, culinary knowledge, and food culture.

This Actionable Feedback Policy was last updated on March 5, 2025.

Diversity Policy

At The Forked Spoon, we are deeply committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our editorial content. Our mission is to ensure that our recipes, articles, and culinary explorations reflect the rich tapestry of cultures, traditions, and flavors that make up our global community. We believe that food is a universal language that has the power to bring people together, transcending borders and differences. To this end, we actively seek to include a wide range of culinary perspectives in our content, from traditional dishes rooted in specific cultures to contemporary fusion recipes that celebrate the blending of culinary traditions. Our team is dedicated to researching and respecting the origins and cultural significance of each dish we feature, aiming to provide our readers with authentic and diverse culinary experiences.

In line with our commitment to diversity, The Forked Spoon’s editorial policy includes rigorous guidelines to ensure that our content creators and contributors come from varied backgrounds and perspectives, enriching our culinary content with their unique voices and experiences. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where different cultures, cuisines, and cooking practices are not only represented but celebrated. This includes prioritizing the hiring and collaboration with writers, chefs, and food enthusiasts who bring diverse viewpoints to our platform. By embracing diversity in our editorial content, we strive to educate, inspire, and engage our readers in a celebration of global cuisine, encouraging a deeper understanding and appreciation of the world’s culinary heritage.

This Diversity Policy was last updated on February 12, 2024.

Trademark Notice ®

The Forked Spoon® is a registered trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). This official registration protects our brand’s name and ensures its exclusive use under our trademark rights.