Welcome to Recipears (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website recipears.com.
Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.
Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Leave comments on recipes
- Contact us through our contact form
- Create an account on our website
- Participate in surveys or promotions
This information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Any other information you choose to provide
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit Recipears, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring URLs
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages
- Cookie data
- Device identifiers
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
- Marketing Cookies: Track visitors across websites for advertising purposes
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain our website
- Improve and personalize your experience
- Send you newsletters and recipe updates (with your consent)
- Respond to your comments and questions
- Analyze website usage and trends
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
- Send administrative information and updates
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:
- Email marketing platforms
- Website hosting services
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Content delivery networks
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, including:
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect and defend our rights or property
- To prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing
- To protect the personal safety of users or the public
Business Transfers
If Recipears is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including affiliate links and advertising. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information anonymously. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Email Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter, you will receive:
- New recipe notifications
- Cooking tips and techniques
- Special offers and promotions
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of our emails or by contacting us directly.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Security measures include:
- SSL/TLS encryption
- Secure servers
- Regular security audits
- Access controls and authentication
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
- Account information: Retained until account deletion
- Newsletter subscriptions: Retained until unsubscribe
- Comments: Retained indefinitely unless deletion requested
- Analytics data: Typically retained for 26 months
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal information
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Objection: Object to processing of your information
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing
- Data Portability: Request transfer of your data
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
Children’s Privacy
Recipears does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using our website, you consent to such transfers.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
- Updating the “Last Updated” date
- Sending an email notification (for significant changes)
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Recipears
Email: hello@recipears.com
Website: www.recipears.com
We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe.