June 06, 2024

Welcome to RecipesRaw! This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit or use our website, http://recipesraw.com. By using our site, you agree to the practices described in this policy. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a safe and enjoyable user experience.

1. Who We Are

RecipesRaw was created in 2024 by a group of home cooks, food enthusiasts, and kitchen experimenters who believe that everyone can cook and that cooking should be a fun, stress-free experience. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced cook, we’re here to make mealtime exciting, simple, and enjoyable. Our mission is to show you that creating delicious meals is both achievable and rewarding.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Data

We collect personal information when you visit our website, leave comments, subscribe to our newsletter, or register an account. The personal data we may collect includes:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • IP address
  • Browser information
  • Device information
  • Cookies and usage data

Non-Personal Data

We also collect non-personal information, which helps us improve your experience on the site, such as:

  • Demographic information
  • Preferences
  • Interactions with content (e.g., likes, shares, etc.)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for various purposes, including but not limited to:

  • Providing Services: To process comments, registrations, and subscription requests.
  • Improving User Experience: To understand how visitors use our website and to personalize content.
  • Marketing and Communication: To send you newsletters, promotional emails, and updates on new recipes and features (with your consent).
  • Security and Legal Compliance: To ensure the security of our site and comply with applicable laws and regulations.

4. Cookies

Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us improve the performance and user experience on RecipesRaw. We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Essential Cookies: These are required for basic site functionality, such as enabling login sessions and remembering your preferences.
  • Performance Cookies: These help us track site performance and improve user experience.
  • Advertising and Analytics Cookies: These help us understand how you interact with the site and provide personalized content and advertisements.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details on how we use cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

5. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Some articles or content on RecipesRaw may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, or links to third-party sites). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if you have visited those external websites. These third-party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interactions with embedded content. Please review their privacy policies for more information.

6. How We Share Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following cases:

  • Service Providers: We may share your data with third-party vendors and service providers who assist us in providing services (e.g., email platforms, analytics tools). These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and can only use your data for the purposes for which it was shared.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests from governmental authorities.

7. How Long We Retain Your Data

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including for legal, accounting, or reporting obligations.

  • Comments: If you leave a comment, we store the comment and its metadata indefinitely. This allows us to automatically approve follow-up comments without holding them in a moderation queue.
  • Account Information: For registered users, personal information is stored in the user profile. You can view, edit, or delete your personal information at any time (except for your username).

8. Your Rights Over Your Data

As a user, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction: You can request to correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
  • Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal obligations.
  • Portability: You can request to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format for transfer to another service.
  • Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from our newsletters or marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.

9. Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and employ reasonable physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect it. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. When we do, we will post the updated Privacy Policy on this page and update the “Effective Date” at the top of the policy. Please review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your data.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]