Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for www.arecipe4u.com

Last Updated: 09/16/2023

Thank you for visiting A Recipe 4u. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website. By using the website, you consent to the practices described in this privacy policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you provide directly to us. This includes, but is not limited to, your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide when you subscribe to our newsletter, comment on our posts, or interact with our website in any other way.

HOW WE GATHER YOUR INFORMATION

1. Information You Share Willingly:

We may gather personal information from you, such as your name or email address. This can happen when you choose to interact with our website, for instance, by leaving a comment, subscribing to our newsletter, or submitting a contact form. Additionally, we might request you to create a user profile, allowing you to establish a username and password. Please note that while we store your username, your password remains secure and hidden in our records.

2. Information We Obtain from External Sources:

We may receive information about you from other sources. For instance, if you utilize third-party software via our website, they may transmit information to us for various purposes.

3. Automatically Gathered Information:

We automatically collect specific data about you and the device you use to access our website. This includes your IP address, operating system type, browser type, referring website, pages you visit, and the timestamps of your visits. Furthermore, we may track your actions while using our website, such as the links you click.

4. Cookies:

To enhance your browsing experience on our website, we employ cookies, which are small data files stored on your browser. We utilize both session cookies, which expire when you close your browser, and persistent cookies, which remain on your browser until deleted.

Please note that we maintain the right to modify this list at our discretion.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the personal information we collect for various purposes, including:

1. To provide and maintain the website.
2. To send you newsletters and updates.
3. To respond to your comments and inquiries.
4. To analyze and improve the content and user experience of our website.
5. To monitor usage and trends on our website.
6. To personalize your experience and present relevant content.

Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your personal information with third parties under certain circumstances, including:

1. With service providers who help us operate the website and assist with our business operations.
2. With analytics and tracking providers to better understand how users interact with our website.
3. When required by law or in response to lawful requests from public authorities.

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties for their marketing purposes.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information about your usage of the website. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that if you disable cookies, certain features of the website may not function properly.

Understanding Cookies on ARecipe4U.com

A "cookie" is a small text file containing a unique identifier (comprising letters and numbers) that a web server sends to your web browser and is subsequently stored on your device. This identifier is sent back to the server whenever you request a page from our website. Cookies can be categorized as either "persistent" or "session" cookies:

Persistent Cookies: These cookies are stored on your web browser and remain valid until their predetermined expiration date, unless you manually delete them before the expiry date.

Session Cookies: In contrast, session cookies expire at the end of your browsing session when you close your web browser.

Cookies typically do not contain personally identifying information. However, the personal information we collect and store may be associated with the information obtained from cookies.

How We Use Cookies

We utilize cookies for various purposes to enhance your experience on ARecipe4U.com:

(a) Authentication: Cookies are employed to identify you when you visit our website and navigate through its pages.

(b) Email: Cookies assist us in sending relevant emails to users who have subscribed to our email list.

(c) Security: Cookies play a vital role in safeguarding user accounts, preventing fraudulent use of login credentials, and ensuring the overall security of our website and services.

(d) Advertising: Cookies help us display advertisements that are tailored to your interests and preferences.

(e) Analysis: Cookies are instrumental in analyzing how our website and services are used, enabling us to improve their performance.

Managing Your Cookies

Most web browsers offer the option to refuse or delete cookies. However, the specific methods for doing so may vary depending on your browser and its version. To stay informed about blocking and deleting cookies, please refer to the following links for up-to-date information:

https://www.arecipe4u.com/

By using ARecipe4U.com, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. For more information on our privacy practices, please review our Privacy Policy.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze the use of our website. Google Analytics gathers information about website use by means of cookie with a randomly generated Client ID on your browser. Google does use your personal information such as your IP address in order to capture the reporting for the Website regarding the usage. You may opt out of Google Analytics with a browser add-on, which is available here.

Google AdSense

We partner with Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense may use cookies to provide personalized ads. You can learn more about how Google uses information from sites or apps that use their services by visiting the Google Privacy & Terms web page.

Affiliate Program Disclosure

At arecipe4u.com, we participate in affiliate marketing, a practice that involves incorporating tracking links throughout our website. When you click on a link associated with an affiliate partnership, a small data file known as a "cookie" is placed in your web browser. These cookies are used to monitor and record sales, enabling us to earn commissions.

Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing any personal information.

Sharing Your Information With Third Parties

1. Your Explicit Authorization:

We may share your personal information with third parties only when you explicitly grant us permission to do so.

2. Third-Party Service Providers:

Our website may utilize third-party service providers to support various aspects of its operations, which are outlined below. The manner in which each third-party service provider handles your personal information is governed by their respective privacy policies. Currently, we do not share your personal information with any other third-party applications. Please note that this may change in the future at the discretion of our website.

3. Exceptions for Legal Requirements:

Unless legally mandated, we will not sell, distribute, or disclose your email addresses or other personal information without your consent. However, we reserve the right to disclose or transfer personal information collected through our website to third parties who acquire all or part of our business. This may occur as a result of a merger, consolidation, asset purchase, or in connection with bankruptcy or reorganization proceedings involving us.

What Rights We Have Over Your Data

YOUR DATA RIGHTS

1. Account Holders and Commenters:

If you have an account on this website or have left comments, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• You can request to receive an exported file containing the personal data we have stored about you, including any information you've provided.
• You have the option to request the deletion of any personal data we hold about you. Please note that this may not apply to data we are legally obligated to retain for administrative, legal, or security reasons.

2. Media Uploads:

If you upload images to our website, please ensure that you do not include embedded location data (EXIF GPS) in these images. Visitors to our website can potentially download and access location data from images posted on the site.

3. Embedded Content from External Sites:

Articles on our website may feature embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles) from other websites. Such embedded content operates in the same way as if you visited the external website directly. These external websites may collect your data, use cookies, employ third-party tracking, and monitor your interactions with their embedded content. This tracking may occur even if you have an account and are logged in on their respective websites.

4. Anonymous Data Usage:

Periodically, we may utilize anonymous data, which cannot identify you on its own or when combined with data from other sources. This type of anonymous data may be shared with third parties for marketing, advertising, or other purposes. Examples of this anonymous data may include analytics or information gathered through cookies.

5. Publicly Visible Information:

Should you create a user profile on our website or leave a comment, please be aware that certain information may be publicly visible.

6. Sensitive Personal Information:

We strongly advise against submitting sensitive personal information to our website. This includes data such as your social security number, details about your race or ethnic origin, political beliefs, religious affiliations, health information, criminal history, or membership in trade unions. If you choose to provide such information to us, it will be subject to our Privacy Policy.

Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access and disclosure. However, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed as completely secure.

Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us to request deletion.

ADDITIONAL RIGHTS OF EEA (EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA) RESIDENTS

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area, you have certain additional rights regarding your personal information:

1. Right to Access:

You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you. This includes information about how and why your data is processed.

2. Right to Rectification:

You can request that any inaccuracies in your personal data be corrected promptly.

3. Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"):

Under certain circumstances, you have the right to request the deletion of your personal data. This applies when there is no compelling reason for us to continue processing it.

4. Right to Restriction of Processing:

You can request that we limit the processing of your personal data under specific circumstances, such as when the accuracy of the data is contested.

5. Right to Data Portability:

You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and to have it transferred to another data controller.

6. Right to Object:

You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data under certain conditions, including direct marketing or where the processing is based on legitimate interests.

7. Right to Lodge a Complaint:

If you believe that our processing of your personal data infringes on data protection laws, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

8. Right to Withdraw Consent:

Where we rely on your consent for processing your personal data, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below. We will respond to your request within the timeframes required by applicable data protection laws.

Please note that these rights are not absolute, and certain exceptions may apply based on the specific circumstances of your request.

ADDITIONAL RIGHTS OF CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS

If you are a resident of California, you have specific rights and entitlements under the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”). This policy outlines the information we collect, its purpose, and the types of third parties that may receive your data. In accordance with CCPA, you also have the following rights:

1. Right to Know:

You have the right to request information about the personal data we have collected about you, including the categories of personal information, sources, and purposes of collection.

2. Right to Delete:

You can request the deletion of your personal data held by us, subject to certain exceptions permitted by law.

3. Right to Opt-Out of Sale:

We do not sell your personal information. However, if we ever engage in such activities, you have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal data.

4. Right to Non-Discrimination:

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights. This means we will not deny you goods or services, charge you different prices, or provide you with a lesser quality of service if you choose to exercise your rights under CCPA.

5. Right to Appoint an Authorized Agent:

You have the right to designate an authorized agent to make requests under CCPA on your behalf.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below. We will respond to your request within the timeframes mandated by the CCPA.

Please note that these rights are subject to certain limitations and exceptions as stipulated by the CCPA and other applicable laws and regulations.

Your Rights

1. Right to Know and Access:

You have the right to be informed about how Pinch of Yum processes your Personal Information. You can also request access to this Personal Information, with certain exceptions in place.

2. Right to Delete:

You are entitled to request the deletion of your Personal Information from Pinch of Yum's records.

3. Right to Correct:

You have the right to ask Pinch of Yum to rectify any inaccuracies in the Personal Information they have about you, subject to specific exceptions.

4. Right to Opt-Out:

You retain the right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of your Personal Information.

5. Right to Non-discrimination:

Exercising these rights should not result in any discriminatory treatment from Pinch of Yum. You should receive the same level of service and treatment regardless of whether you choose to exercise these rights.

To initiate any of these rights, kindly send your request to arecipe4u@gmail.com. To facilitate the processing of your requests, we will need to verify your identity. To do so, please provide any requested information, including your contact details.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the website after such changes constitutes your consent to the updated privacy policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at arecipe4u@gmail.com.