Last updated: September 08, 2024
Welcome to katyrecipes.com ("we," "us," or "our"), owned and operated by Katy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website katyrecipes.com (the "Site") and interact with our delicious recipes and food-related content.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information You Provide
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Subscribe to our recipe newsletter
- Comment on our recipes or blog posts
- Submit your own recipes or cooking tips
- Contact us through our contact form
- Participate in recipe contests, surveys, or giveaways
This information may include:
- Your name
- Email address
- Social media handles
- Photos of your culinary creations
- Any other information you choose to provide
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit katyrecipes.com, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- IP address
- Pages and recipes visited on our Site
- Time and date of your visit
- Referring website addresses
- Search terms used to find our recipes
This information helps us improve our recipes, maintain the security of our Site, and assists with our internal analytics and reporting.
1.3 Information from Third Parties
We receive information about you from third parties, including:
- Google: We use Google Analytics and Google AdSense on katyrecipes.com.
- Pinterest: We receive traffic from Pinterest and may collect information about how you interact with our recipes and content on that platform.
- Mediavine or other ad networks: We may use these services to monetize our content and may receive information about how you interact with ads on our Site.
2. How We Use Your Information
At katyrecipes.com, we use the collected information to:
- Provide and improve our recipes and food-related content
- Personalize your culinary experience on our Site
- Analyze how visitors use our Site to enhance its functionality and recipe offerings
- Develop new recipes, cooking tips, and features
- Communicate with you about new recipes, seasonal dishes, and Site updates
- Send you food-related marketing and promotional communications (with your consent)
- Prevent fraudulent use of our Site
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with:
- Service providers who assist us in operating katyrecipes.com
- Advertisers and advertising networks (such as Google AdSense and Mediavine) to deliver relevant food and cooking-related advertisements
- Analytics providers (like Google Analytics) to help us understand how our recipes and content are being used
- Social media platforms when you interact with our content on those platforms
4. Third-Party Links and Content
katyrecipes.com may contain links to other culinary websites, food blogs, or cooking resources. We may also embed content from third-party sites (e.g., YouTube cooking videos). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites and encourage you to read their privacy policies.
5. Advertising Partners
We use Google AdSense, Mediavine, and potentially other advertising networks to monetize our content. These partners may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing habits and serve personalized ads.
For Google AdSense:
- Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites.
- You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting https://www.google.com/settings/ads.
For Mediavine:
- Mediavine's privacy policy can be found at: https://www.mediavine.com/privacy-policy/
- To opt out of personalized advertising in general, visit https://optout.networkadvertising.org/
We have implemented:
- Remarketing with Google AdSense and other ad networks
- Google Display Network Impression Reporting
- Demographics and Interests Reporting
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Correct any inaccuracies in your personal information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-out of marketing communications
- Object to the processing of your personal information
To exercise these rights, please contact Katy using the information in the "Contact Us" section.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to provide you with our recipes and food-related content, or as required by applicable laws.
8. Security Measures
katyrecipes.com uses administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Children's Privacy
katyrecipes.com is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in compliance with applicable laws.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Please review this Policy regularly to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or katyrecipes.com's practices, please contact Katy at:
Katy's Recipes Email: [email protected]
13. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Please visit our California Privacy Rights page for more information.