1. Introduction
Homely Recipes ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website homelyrecipes.site (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Information you provide voluntarily: When you contact us, sign up for our newsletter, or leave feedback, we collect the details you submit, such as your name, email address, and message content.
- Usage data (automatically collected): When you browse the Site, we may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs.
- Cookies and similar technologies: We and our advertising partners use cookies and similar technologies to remember preferences and measure activity. See our Cookie Policy for details.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site;
- Respond to your questions, messages, and recipe requests;
- Send you our newsletter if you have subscribed (you can unsubscribe at any time);
- Analyze site traffic and user behavior to improve our content;
- Serve and measure advertisements through third-party advertising partners, including Google Ads;
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or abuse.
4. Advertising & Third-Party Cookies (Google AdSense)
We participate in Google AdSense and other third-party advertising programs. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.
- Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
- Opt-out options: You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also opt out of some third-party vendor cookies by visiting www.aboutads.info.
- Reminder: You can disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of the Site.
5. Analytics
We may use web analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with the Site. These services use cookies to collect information about your traffic patterns, which we use to improve our recipes and content. The information generated is transmitted to and stored by the analytics provider on their servers.
You can prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
6. Newsletter & Email
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we use your email address only to send you recipes and cooking updates. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email. We do not sell, rent, or share your email address with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
7. Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (the "right to be forgotten").
- Restriction: Request that we limit how we process your data.
- Data portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Objection: Object to processing of your data for certain purposes, including direct marketing.
- Withdraw consent: Withdraw any consent you have previously given at any time.
To exercise any of these rights (including under the GDPR or CCPA), contact us at hello@homelyrecipes.site. We will respond within 30 days.
8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we collect, whether it is sold or shared, and to request its deletion. We do not sell personal information (as defined by the CCPA) in exchange for money. You may submit a request by contacting us at the email below.
9. Children's Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
10. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy and to comply with legal obligations. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
11. Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
12. External Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: hello@homelyrecipes.site