Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 25, 2025

At recommendrecipes.com, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or interact with our content and services (collectively, the “Services”). By using our Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

This policy also includes important information about Google AdSense, cookies, tracking technologies, and your rights to control your data.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at [email protected].

1. What Information We Collect

We collect information in two main ways:

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

You may provide personal information when you:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Contact us via email or forms
  • Leave comments on blog posts
  • Participate in surveys or giveaways

This may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Comments or messages
  • Other optional information (e.g., recipe preferences)

We use this data to improve your experience, send updates, and respond to inquiries.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

Like many websites, we (and our third-party partners like Google) automatically collect certain data through cookies and similar technologies when you visit or interact with our website. This includes:

  • Device information (e.g., IP address, browser type, device type)
  • Usage data (e.g., pages visited, links clicked, time spent)
  • Location data (approximate, based on IP)
  • Advertising data (e.g., ad views, clicks, identifiers like Google Ad ID)

This information helps us:

  • Understand how visitors use our site
  • Improve performance and content
  • Display relevant ads via Google AdSense and other ad partners

For more details about how Google uses your data, visit How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal and technical information we collect for purposes such as:

  • Providing and improving our content (like recipes, newsletters, or blog updates)
  • Responding to comments or inquiries
  • Sending optional newsletters or updates (you can unsubscribe anytime)
  • Personalizing your experience by recommending recipes or articles you might like
  • Maintaining website functionality and security

We may also use information to:

  • Monitor site performance and troubleshoot errors
  • Track trends, analytics, and reader engagement
  • Serve interest-based ads and measure their performance via Google AdSense and other advertising networks

3. Third-Party Services and Advertising

We work with trusted third parties to help run our website efficiently and to improve your experience. These partners may collect or receive information about your use of our site, including through cookies and similar technologies.

3.1 Google AdSense

recommendrecipes.com uses Google AdSense to show ads that may be relevant to your interests. Google may collect and use data (such as your IP address or browser type) to serve ads tailored to you.

Google and its partners may use cookies to:

  • Show personalized ads
  • Measure ad performance
  • Detect fraud and abuse

Learn more or opt out of personalized ads by visiting Google Ads Settings or reading Google’s Privacy & Terms.

3.2 Analytics

We may use services like Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our website. These tools use cookies to track things like:

  • Page views
  • Time spent on site
  • Referring websites
  • User demographics and interests (aggregated, anonymous data)

This helps us improve content, layout, and performance.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small data files stored on your device to help websites function and improve the user experience. recommendrecipes.com uses cookies and similar technologies (e.g., pixels or web beacons) to:

  • Recognize you when you return
  • Keep track of your preferences
  • Analyze traffic and site performance
  • Deliver personalized advertising via platforms like Google AdSense

4.1 Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies – Enable basic site features
  • Analytics Cookies – Help us understand visitor behavior
  • Advertising Cookies – Used by us and third parties (like Google) to show relevant ads

You can control how cookies are used on your device. See below for your options.

5. Your Privacy Controls and Choices

We value your right to control your personal data. You can:

5.1 Manage Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to:

  • Accept or reject cookies
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Set preferences for certain websites

Note: Disabling cookies may limit certain features or personalization.

To learn more, visit All About Cookies.

5.2 Opt Out of Interest-Based Ads

If you prefer not to receive personalized ads, you can opt out using these links:

These tools let you control how participating companies collect and use your information for ad targeting.

5.3 Email Preferences

If you’ve subscribed to our newsletter or updates, you can:

  • Unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link at the bottom of any email
  • Or contact us at [email protected] to be removed manually

6. How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable steps to protect the information you share with us from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access. These include:

  • Using secure server connections (HTTPS)
  • Keeping software up to date
  • Limiting access to personal data

However, no website or data transmission is ever 100% secure. By using our site, you acknowledge and accept this risk.

7. Children’s Privacy

recommendrecipes.com is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you believe we may have collected data from a child under 16, please contact us at [email protected], and we’ll promptly remove it.

8. International Visitors

We are based in the United States, and your information may be processed and stored here or in other countries with different data protection laws than your own.

By using our site, you consent to the transfer of your information to the U.S. or other jurisdictions as needed to operate the Services.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do:

  • The “Effective Date” at the top will be updated
  • If changes are significant, we may provide additional notice (e.g., via email or a site banner)

We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, feel free to reach out.

We’ll do our best to respond promptly and help you with anything you need.

Thank you for trusting recommendrecipes.com!
We’re honored to be part of your cooking journey and are committed to protecting your privacy every step of the way.