Last updated: August 18, 2026
Plates & Suitcases is independently operated by Marie Mendillo. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected and used when you visit plates-and-suitcases.com.
Information collected automatically
Like most websites, this site and its hosting providers may automatically collect limited technical information when you visit, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, referring website, and the date and time of your visit. This information may be used to operate, secure, understand, and improve the site.
Cookies and similar technologies
This site or third-party services used by the site may use cookies and similar technologies. Cookies are small files stored by your browser that can support website functionality, remember preferences, measure site traffic, or help assess the performance of content. You can usually manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website features.
Analytics and third-party services
The site may use website analytics, hosting, security, embedded-media, or other service providers to help operate the site and understand readership. Those services may collect information under their own privacy policies. As the site develops, it may also include third-party advertising or affiliate links; those providers may use cookies or similar technologies according to their own policies.
Comments and messages
If comments are enabled and you submit a comment, the information you provide—such as your name, email address, website, comment text, and technical metadata—may be stored to display and moderate the comment and to prevent spam. Please do not submit sensitive personal information in public comments. If you contact the site directly, your message and contact information may be retained only as needed to respond and keep relevant records.
How information is used
Information may be used to operate and protect the site, respond to inquiries, moderate comments, understand traffic and content performance, comply with legal obligations, and improve the reader experience. Personal information is not sold for money.
Links to other websites
Plates & Suitcases may link to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to their content or practices. Please review the privacy policy of any external site before providing information or completing a purchase or booking.
Data retention and choices
Information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described above, including security, recordkeeping, and legal requirements. Depending on where you live, you may have rights to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information held about you. You may also manage cookies through your browser settings.
Changes to this policy
This policy may be updated as site features or applicable requirements change. The “Last updated” date will be revised when material changes are made.
Contact
For privacy questions or requests concerning this site, please use the contact method made available on Plates & Suitcases.