Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter or email updates
• Submit comments on recipes or blog posts
• Contact us via email or contact forms
• Create an account (if applicable)
• Participate in surveys, contests, or promotions

This information may include your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, certain information is collected automatically, including:

• IP address and general location information
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website or source
• Date and time of visits

2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, and deliver relevant advertising. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Site to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site
• Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track ad campaign performance
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. However, blocking certain cookies may affect your experience on our Site.

3. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services that may collect information about you:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze Site traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. For more information, visit Google's Privacy Policy.

Advertising Partners

We may display advertisements from third-party ad networks, including Google AdSense. These partners may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to our Site and other websites to provide relevant advertisements. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Your Ad Choices.

Social Media

Our Site may include social media features (such as share buttons) that may collect your IP address and set cookies. Your interactions with these features are governed by the privacy policies of the respective social media platforms.

4. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Site and services
• Send newsletters and email updates (with your consent)
• Respond to your inquiries and comments
• Analyze usage trends and Site performance
• Display relevant advertisements
• Protect against fraudulent or unauthorized activity
• Comply with legal obligations

5. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist us in operating our Site (hosting, analytics, email services)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent: When you have given us permission to share your information

6. Your Privacy Rights

For All Users

You have the right to:

• Unsubscribe from our email communications at any time
• Request information about what data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of personalized advertising

For California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion, and opt out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell personal information).

For European Union Residents (GDPR)

If you are in the EU, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation, including access, rectification, erasure, restriction, data portability, and the right to object to processing. To exercise these rights, contact us at the address below.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete that information promptly.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email:
Website: recipesandcook.com