Privacy Policy

Medical Disclaimer

Sit the Moon provides information based on the knowledge, research, and experience of Bernice Chu, MSPH RD. Some of the nutrition advice and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) concepts discussed on this website are not universally accepted as standard Western evidence-based practice and are neither sponsored, approved, recommended, nor endorsed by the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture), FDA (Food and Drug Administration), NIH (National Institutes of Health), AHA (American Heart Association), ADA (American Diabetes Association), or AND (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics). TCM concepts are presented for cultural, historical, and educational context.

The information provided on this website is intended for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Results of following the ideas and recipes on this website may vary from person to person. Always seek the advice of your personal physician, midwife, dietitian, lactation consultant, or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, medically prescribed diet, postpartum recovery, or before making any changes to your diet, supplements, or medications.

Any reliance on the information provided on this website is strictly at your own risk. Sit the Moon assumes no responsibility or liability for the use or misuse of the information provided. Bernice Chu and contributors to Sit the Moon are not responsible for any incidental or consequential damages related to use of this website or its content. Furthermore, no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, are made regarding the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of the information for any particular purpose.

No Patient-Provider Relationship

Your use of this website, including the consumption of articles, recipes, or digital products, does not create a patient-provider or dietitian-client relationship between you and Bernice Chu, MSPH RD. A clinical relationship is only established through a formal, signed agreement for individual nutritional counseling.

Recipe and Food Safety Disclosure

All recipes on Sit the Moon have been tested in a home kitchen. However, it is your responsibility to ensure proper food storage, sanitation, and cooking temperatures are followed. Consuming raw or undercooked ingredients, or food that has been left between 40°F–140°F for more than 2 hours may increase the risk of foodborne illness. Nutritional information and cooking times provided on recipes are estimates. These figures are a courtesy and should not be considered a guarantee.

Affiliate Disclosure

In compliance with FTC guidelines, please assume that some links on this website are affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases made through our links, at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products, tools, and ingredients we truly use and believe in.

What Information We Collect

Protecting your private information is a priority. We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us. This includes your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or download digital guides, any information you provide through the Contact form, writing or photos that you give us consent to post to the website, and comments you leave on posts. Sit the Moon uses Email Octopus to send newsletters to our subscribers. Any information shared with Email Octopus will be provided voluntarily by you. Email Octopus will not share your information with third parties.

We also collect some data automatically, including your IP address, browser type, pages viewed, and referring URLs. We use Google Analytics to analyze the use of the website and improve the resources we provide. Google Analytics gathers information about website use with a randomly generated Client ID on your browser. Google does use your personal information such as your IP address in order to capture the reporting for the Website regarding the usage. You may opt out of Google Analytics with a browser add-on.

Sit the Moon uses your personal information to:

• Deliver content, including recipes and information, to your email inbox (You may opt out of these emails at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” at the bottom of any email).
• Respond to your comments on the site.
• Share your writing and photos on the website that you give us consent via email to post.
• Analyze site traffic to improve our user experience and content offerings.
• Deliver targeted advertising, newsletters, or affiliated product marketing.
• Fulfill other purposes with your consent.

We will never sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. We may share data with trusted third-party service providers (such as email marketing platforms and website hosts) solely to operate our website, and they are required to maintain the confidentiality of your data.
Depending on your location (including rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union (EU) or California Civil Code Section 1798.83), you may have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you, request corrections to it, or request that it be deleted. You can exercise these rights or opt out of our email communications at any time. If you reside elsewhere and want your information taken down, we will also do our best to honor your request.
We use reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no data transmission over the Internet or any wireless network can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. You acknowledge that there are security and privacy limitations inherent to the Internet that are beyond our control.

Children’s Privacy

Sit the Moon does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under the age of 18. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can delete that information.

International Visitors (Outside the U.S.)

Sit the Moon and the servers that host this Website are located in the United States. All matters relating to this Website are governed by United States law. By visiting the Website and submitting information, you acknowledge and authorize the transfer, processing, and use of your data within the United States.

Cookie Policy

Sit the Moon uses “cookies” and similar tracking technologies to help personalize your online experience, remember your preferences, analyze site usage, and track affiliate links. You have the ability to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline them. If you choose to decline cookies, you may not be able to fully experience some features of the website.

Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, recipes, photographs, graphics, cultural translations, and site design, is the intellectual property of Sit the Moon and Bernice Chu, unless otherwise stated. You may not reproduce, distribute, or transmit any content without prior written permission, except for the purpose of sharing on social media with clear credit and a direct link back to sitthemoon.com

Accessibility Statement

Sit the Moon is dedicated to ensuring that digital content is accessible to everyone, including individuals with visual, auditory, cognitive, or motor impairments. We are continuously taking steps to improve our website’s accessibility to align with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), including providing descriptive alt-text for images, ensuring sufficient color contrast, and utilizing clear typography.

External Websites

We do not control and are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. This includes affiliates, business partners, sponsors, or advertisers to whom we may link. You are responsible for reviewing the privacy policies and terms of use of each third party website that you are linked to from sitthemoon.com, as their practices may differ from ours.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Sit the Moon may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this policy whenever you visit the Website. Any changes will not reduce the level of protection for information collected in the past. Your continued use of the Website following any updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent changes.

Contact Information

We welcome your questions or comments regarding this Legal, Disclaimer, and Privacy Policy. Please contact us at:
Email: bernice@sitthemoon.com