Your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit https://meaningfulmacros.com. We’re committed to safeguarding your data while giving you a killer high-protein recipe experience—no spam, no shady stuff.
Who We Are
This website is owned and operated by Meaningful Macros, LLC, a U.S.-based fitness and nutrition blog focused on high-protein meal prep recipes and macro-friendly lifestyle content. You can find us at: https://meaningfulmacros.com
Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comment form, plus your IP address and browser info to help with spam detection.
If you’re using Gravatar, an anonymized string (hash) of your email may be shared with the Gravatar service. Their privacy policy is available at automattic.com/privacy. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture will be visible publicly.
Media
Avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors can download and extract that info from images on the site.
Cookies
We use cookies to improve site performance and user experience.
- Leaving a comment? You can opt-in to save your name, email, and site—so you don’t have to retype it next time.
- Visiting the login page sets a temporary cookie to confirm browser compatibility.
- Logging in will save your login credentials and screen preferences. These expire after 2 days, or 2 weeks if you select “Remember Me.”
- Publishing a post? A post ID cookie is stored (no personal data) and expires after 1 day.
You can disable cookies in your browser at any time, though this may affect functionality.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, recipe tools, etc.). These behave the same as if you visited that site directly and may track data, use cookies, or embed third-party analytics.
Analytics & Tracking
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to collect anonymized data about user behavior (e.g., page views, scroll depth, time on site). You can learn more about how Google uses data at:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
We also use WP Recipe Maker to track recipe-specific interactions such as:
- Recipe impressions
- Star ratings
- Print/download events
No personally identifiable information is stored in recipe tracking.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties, unless:
- You request a password reset (your IP is included in the email)
- It’s required by law
- It’s needed for site functionality (e.g., spam detection, analytics)
How Long We Retain Your Data
If you leave a comment, it and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This helps us recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
For registered users (if applicable), we store the personal information provided in their user profile. All users can view, edit, or delete their personal data at any time (except usernames). Website administrators can also view and edit that information.
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
If you have an account or have left comments, you can request an exported file of your personal data & ask that we delete any personal data we’ve stored (excluding data required for legal or administrative purposes). Requests can be made via Instagram DM at @meaningful.macros.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be reviewed by automated spam detection services (e.g., Akismet or similar WordPress tools). Other tools (e.g., analytics, embedded content) may transfer data outside your region.
By using this site, you also agree to our Terms and Conditions.
Last updated: April 2025