The Wednesday Chef, found at https://thewednesdaychef.com/ (the “Site”), is operated by Luisa Weiss, based in Berlin, Germany. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data is collected through the Site, how it is used, and what rights you have regarding it.
What Information Is Collected
Comments: If you leave a comment on the Site, your name, email address, and IP address are collected and stored. Your email address is never displayed publicly. This information is used solely to manage comments (for example, to prevent spam) and is not shared with third parties beyond the hosting provider described below.
Newsletter: The Site links out to a newsletter, Letter from Berlin, hosted on Substack. If you choose to subscribe, your email address is collected and processed directly by Substack under its own privacy policy, not by this Site.
Hosting and basic site data: The Site is hosted on WordPress.com, which uses the Jetpack service to run core site functions such as security, performance, and basic visitor statistics (e.g., page views, referring sites, general location, browser type). WordPress.com/Jetpack may set essential cookies for these purposes. This Site does not currently run Google Analytics, advertising, or any other third-party tracking or ad-tech tools. For details on what WordPress.com/Jetpack collects and why, see Automattic’s Privacy Policy.
How Information Is Used
- To operate and maintain the Site;
- To display and moderate comments;
- To respond to emails sent directly to the Site owner;
- To protect the Site against spam and abuse.
Your information is not sold, rented, or used for advertising purposes.
Your Rights (EEA/GDPR and Elsewhere)
Wherever you are located, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data held about you;
- Correct inaccurate personal data;
- Request deletion of your personal data (for example, a comment and its associated data);
- Object to or restrict certain processing.
To exercise any of these rights, contact Luisa directly at luisa@luisaweiss.com.
Data Retention
Comments are retained indefinitely unless you request their removal, as they form part of the public discussion on a post. You may request deletion at any time.
Children’s Privacy
The Site does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe a child has submitted personal information through the Site, please contact luisa@luisaweiss.com so it can be removed.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in how the Site operates. The date below reflects the most recent update.
Last updated: August 2026
Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy can be sent to luisa@luisaweiss.com.
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