Privacy Policy – Recipes4Foody
Last modified: May 15, 2025
Recipes4Foody (“Recipes4Foody,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through our compliance with this policy.
This policy outlines the types of information we may collect from you or that you may provide when you visit the website recipes4foody.com (our “Website”) and our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, and disclosing that information.
1. Scope of This Policy
This privacy policy applies to information we collect:
On this Website.
In email, text, and other electronic messages between you and this Website.
This policy does not apply to information collected by:
Us offline or through any other means, including on any other website operated by Recipes4Foody or any third party.
Any third party, including through any application or content (including advertising) that may link to or be accessible from or through the Website.
Please read this policy carefully to understand our policies and practices regarding your information and how we will treat it. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, your choice is not to use our Website. By accessing or using this Website, you agree to this privacy policy.
We may update this policy from time to time (see the “Changes to Our Privacy Policy” section below). Your continued use of this Website after we make changes is deemed to be acceptance of those changes, so please check the policy periodically for updates.
2. Children Under the Age of 18
Our Website is not intended for children under 18 years of age. No one under age 18 may provide any personal information to or on the Website. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.
If you are under 18, do not use or provide any information on this Website or through any of its features. This includes creating an account, participating in public comment sections, or submitting your name, address, email address, or any screen name or username.
If we learn we have collected or received personal information from a child under 16 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information. If you believe we might have any information from or about a child under 16, please contact us immediately at [email protected].
3. Changes to Our Privacy Policy
It is our policy to post any changes we make to our privacy policy on this page. We may also provide a notice on the Website home page to inform you that the policy has been updated. If we make material changes to how we treat our users’ personal information, we will notify you via a notice on the Website home page.
The date the privacy policy was last revised is listed at the top of this page. You are responsible for ensuring that we have a current and deliverable email address for you, and for periodically visiting our Website and this policy to check for any updates.
4. Information We Collect and How We Collect It
We collect various types of information from and about users of our Website, including:
Personal information that identifies you, such as your name and email address.
Information about you that does not individually identify you (e.g., anonymized or aggregated data).
Information about your internet connection, the equipment you use to access our Website, and your browsing behaviors.
We collect this information:
Directly from you when you provide it to us.
Automatically as you navigate through the site. This may include usage details, IP addresses, and data collected through cookies and other tracking technologies.
From third parties such as business partners, analytics providers like Google, affiliate networks, and newsletter tools like ConvertKit.
5. Information You Provide to Us
The information you provide to us on or through our Website may include:
Details submitted in forms (e.g., sign-ups, service requests, contest entries).
Correspondence records when you contact us, including your email address.
Survey responses, search queries, and participation in recipe comments or blog discussions.
Information shared in public areas of the Website (referred to as “User Contributions”), which may be visible to other users.
Please be aware that any information you submit publicly is shared at your own risk. While we may take reasonable precautions, we cannot guarantee that unauthorized individuals will not see your contributions.
6. Information We Collect Automatically
As you interact with our Website, we may use automatic data collection technologies to gather certain information about your device and browsing behavior. This includes:
Details about your Website visits (e.g., traffic data, logs, and the pages accessed).
Device and connection information (IP address, browser type, operating system).
Tracking of your activities across sessions and third-party websites (behavioral tracking).
The automatically collected data may include personal information and is used to enhance your experience by:
Estimating user size and usage patterns.
Storing preferences for customized content.
Speeding up your browsing experience.
Recognizing returning users.
7. Technologies Used for Automatic Data Collection
The data collection technologies used on our Website include:
Cookies (browser cookies): Small files placed on your device to store preferences. You may refuse these by adjusting your browser settings, although doing so may limit your access to certain Website features.
Log Files: These include your IP address, browser type, ISP, referring pages, and timestamps, and are part of standard web analytics practices.
Local Stored Objects: Used to collect and retain data regarding your navigation behavior. These are not controlled by standard browser cookie settings.
Web Beacons: Small electronic files in emails and on web pages that monitor engagement (e.g., who opened an email or visited a page).
8. Third-Party Tracking and Advertising
Certain content, including ads on our Website, is served by third parties such as:
Ad networks
Analytics services
Content recommendation engines
Affiliate marketing platforms
These third parties may use cookies or web beacons to collect data about you across different websites. This data may include personal information and is often used for interest-based advertising.
9. How We Use Your Information
We use the information that we collect about you, or that you provide to us, including personal information, for a variety of business and functional purposes, including:
To present our Website and its content to you: We may personalize your experience, ensure proper functionality, and improve ease of navigation.
To provide you with services or information: Whether it’s a recipe newsletter, response to your inquiry, or access to exclusive content, we use your data to fulfill your direct requests.
To fulfill any other purpose for which you provide it.
To notify you about your account status: For example, if you’ve registered an account to save favorite recipes, we may use your information to communicate updates.
To enforce our contractual or legal rights: This may include billing, collection, or responding to service misuse.
To keep you informed: We may use your email to notify you about website updates, service changes, or offers that may be of interest to you, consistent with your communication preferences.
To allow participation in Website features: For instance, public commenting on recipes, entering giveaways, or accessing user-generated content.
To maintain security: Your data helps us keep the Website and its services secure, ensuring the protection of both our technology and user base.
To understand usage trends: We track user behavior to improve our Website functionality, layout, and service offerings.
To meet legal obligations: We may need to respond to legal or regulatory requests or defend ourselves in legal proceedings.
To carry out business changes: In the event of a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or similar corporate event, we may transfer user data.
For any other purpose we describe when you provide the information.
With your express consent for other uses not listed above.
10. Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share or disclose it under specific circumstances, including:
With subsidiaries and affiliates: Recipes4Foody may share information with its directly related entities as part of regular business operations.
With contractors and service providers: We partner with trusted vendors who support our Website, such as hosting providers, analytics services, email marketing services (e.g., ConvertKit), and data storage platforms.
In the event of a business transfer: If Recipes4Foody undergoes a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or dissolution, your information may be transferred to the new entity.
With advertisers and affiliate partners: We work with third parties to deliver advertisements and affiliate product links. These partners may receive personal and non-personal information to better serve targeted content.
To fulfill the purpose for which you provided it. For example, if you give us your email to receive a specific recipe series or eBook, we’ll use your email accordingly.
To comply with legal obligations: Including law enforcement inquiries, court orders, subpoenas, or regulatory requirements.
To protect rights and safety: If necessary, we may share information to protect our users, staff, or our Website from threats like fraud or abuse.
With your consent: We may share your information for purposes not previously disclosed, but only with your approval.
Example: If you enter a giveaway and agree to be added to our partner’s newsletter, we may share your email with that partner for this specific purpose.
11. Email Communication and Third-Party Platforms
We currently use ConvertKit for managing our newsletter and subscriber communications. If you subscribe to our newsletter, ConvertKit will store your name and email address on our behalf. For more information on how ConvertKit handles data, please visit their Privacy Policy.
From time to time, we may also use platforms like Google Analytics or Facebook Ads to better understand our audience and tailor our marketing efforts.
12. Your Choices About How We Use and Disclose Your Information
Recipes4Foody is committed to offering users meaningful control over their data. Below are some of the ways you can exercise your privacy rights:
a. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Browser settings: You can configure your browser to refuse all or some cookies. You may also be notified when cookies are being sent. Keep in mind that if you disable cookies, some parts of our Website may not function properly.
Do Not Track signals: Our Website currently does not respond to Do Not Track (DNT) signals. However, we offer other ways for users to control tracking as outlined in this policy.
b. Email Subscriptions
If you no longer wish to receive newsletters or promotional emails from Recipes4Foody, you may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link in any of our emails or by contacting us directly at [email protected].
Note: This opt-out does not apply to transactional or relationship emails (e.g., password resets, order confirmations, account notifications).
c. Advertising Preferences
You can opt out of behavioral advertising through the Network Advertising Initiative or the Digital Advertising Alliance.
For Google advertising specifically, you can update your ad preferences via your Google account ad settings.
13. Accessing and Correcting Your Personal Information
If you’ve created an account with us, you can review and update your personal information by logging in and navigating to your profile page.
If you would like to request corrections or deletions of your information and do not have an account, please contact us via email at [email protected].
Please note:
We cannot delete your information without also deleting your user account.
In some cases, we may need to retain data to comply with legal or regulatory obligations or to resolve disputes.
Even if you delete information from your profile or public contributions (e.g., comments), cached or archived versions may still exist.
14. Third-Party Content and External Links
Our Website may include links to third-party websites, apps, or services that are not operated or controlled by Recipes4Foody. These may include:
Retailer links for affiliate marketing (e.g., Amazon, Target)
Sponsored brand promotions
Ads hosted by ad networks
We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or policies of these external sites. If you interact with such links, be sure to review the privacy policies of those third parties before submitting any personal information.
We recommend caution when visiting external sites, especially those requiring account creation or payment details.
15. Your State Privacy Rights
Certain U.S. states grant their residents specific rights regarding the use of their personal data. If you reside in one of these states, you may be entitled to enhanced access and control over your personal information.
a. California Residents – “Shine the Light” Law
Under California Civil Code § 1798.83, California residents who provide personal information through the Website may request information about our disclosure of certain categories of personal data to third parties for their direct marketing purposes. If you are a California resident and wish to make such a request, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Information” section below and clearly label your request as a “Shine the Light Request.”
Please include your full name, mailing address, and email address with your request to help us identify you in our records.
b. Nevada Residents – “Do Not Sell” Law
Nevada law allows residents to opt out of the sale of personal information. While Recipes4Foody does not currently sell your personal information as defined by Nevada law, you may still submit a formal request to opt out in case we begin such activities in the future. To exercise this right, email us at [email protected], using “Nevada Opt-Out Request” as your subject line.
16. Non-U.S. Visitor Rights and Cross-Border Data Transfers
Although Recipes4Foody is a U.S.-based company operating under United States laws, we acknowledge that our Website may be accessed by users in other countries.
By accessing our Website from outside the United States, you:
Consent to the transfer of your personal data to servers located in the U.S.;
Understand that U.S. privacy laws may differ from those in your home country;
Agree that Recipes4Foody’s collection, use, and sharing of your personal information is governed exclusively by this Privacy Policy.
If you are a resident of the European Union, the United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction with comprehensive data protection laws, we encourage you to review local requirements and consult us if you have specific concerns. While Recipes4Foody is not currently required to comply with GDPR or similar laws due to our U.S.-only business operations, we still aim to honor universal privacy values, such as transparency, choice, and data minimization.
If you are a non-U.S. visitor and wish to raise a concern, you can contact your country’s data protection authority or reach us directly at [email protected].
17. Data Security
Recipes4Foody has implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to help secure your personal information against:
Accidental loss
Unauthorized access or use
Destruction or alteration
Disclosure or theft
All information you provide to us is stored on secure servers protected by modern firewalls and encryption standards. However, despite our efforts, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
Your Responsibilities:
Password protection: If you have a user account with Recipes4Foody, you are responsible for keeping your password confidential.
Caution in public areas: Be mindful when posting in public comment sections, as these can be viewed and copied by others.
Avoid phishing risks: Never share your password or sensitive data in response to unsolicited communications claiming to be from us.
If we learn of a data breach involving your personal information, we will notify you in accordance with applicable laws.
17.1 Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access and Update: You can access and update your personal information by contacting us at [email protected].
- Unsubscribe: If you no longer wish to receive our newsletter or marketing emails, you can unsubscribe at any time by following the instructions in the email or contacting us directly.
- Cookie Preferences: You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on the site.
- GDPR Compliance: If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). To learn more about your rights and how we handle your personal data, please visit our GDPR Policy.
- CCPA Compliance: Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have rights regarding their personal data, including the right to access, delete, and opt out of data sharing. We do not sell personal data. To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected].
18. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to:
Provide access to the Website and related features
Comply with legal obligations
Enforce agreements
Resolve disputes
We may also collect non-personal information that does not directly identify you. This information may include:
- Website Usage Data: We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. For more details on how we use cookies and how you can manage them, please see our Cookie Policy.
- Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us analyze website traffic, customize content, and improve site performance. You can control cookie settings through your browser.
We evaluate the appropriate retention period based on:
Type and sensitivity of data
Risk of unauthorized use or exposure
Legal and contractual obligations
Whether anonymization is viable
Once the retention period has expired, we either:
Permanently delete your personal data, or
Anonymize it so it can no longer be associated with you.
If you would like specific details about how long your data is stored, or if you wish to request deletion, you can contact us at [email protected].
19. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this privacy policy or our data practices, you may contact us using the following details:
Recipes4Foody
Email: [email protected]
We will respond to inquiries in a timely and respectful manner. If your concern involves a legal or regulatory complaint, please clearly indicate the applicable statute or jurisdiction in your communication.
20. Summary
We value your privacy and are committed to transparency and accountability in how we manage your personal information. Whether you’re here to browse a cookie recipe or participate in a recipe challenge, you can feel confident knowing that Recipes4Foody respects your right to data protection.
By using our Website, you acknowledge and agree to this Privacy Policy in full. We encourage you to revisit this page periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting the information you share with us.