Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2026
1. Who We Are
The Real Dish ("we," "us," or "our") is a wellness media brand and podcast for women 40+, operated by Mareya Ibrahim. Our website is located at therealdish.com. If you have questions about this policy, contact us at therealdish.com/contact.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, including:
- Contact form submissions — your name, email address, and message when you reach out to us.
- Newsletter sign-ups — your email address when you subscribe to our mailing list.
- Cookies and usage data — standard web analytics data such as pages visited, time on site, and browser type, collected via third-party analytics tools.
We do not collect payment information directly. Any purchases made through affiliate links (such as Amazon) are processed by those third parties under their own privacy policies.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To respond to your inquiries and contact form submissions.
- To send you our newsletter and wellness content (only if you opted in).
- To improve our website and understand how visitors use it.
- To comply with legal obligations.
4. Email Marketing
We use Mailchimp to manage our email list. By subscribing, you agree to receive periodic emails from us. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email we send. We will never sell or rent your email address to third parties.
5. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some parts of our site may not function properly without cookies.
6. Third-Party Links & Affiliates
Our website contains links to third-party websites, including Amazon affiliate links. We earn a small commission on qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. These third-party sites have their own privacy policies, and we have no responsibility or liability for their content or activities.
7. Data Retention
We retain contact form submissions for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry. Email subscribers remain on our list until they unsubscribe. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via our contact page.
9. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the date at the top of this page. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us here.