Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 27, 2026

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly:

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter
• Contact information when you reach out to us via email
• Recipe submissions, comments, reviews, and feedback
• Account information if you create a user account
• Any other information you choose to provide

1.2 Automatically Collected Information:

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Pages you visit and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Operating system and device type
• Geographic location (general, not precise)

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies:

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
• Marketing Cookies: May be used to deliver relevant content and advertising

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes, including:

• Providing Services: To deliver recipes, content, and respond to your inquiries
• Communication: To send newsletters, updates, and respond to your messages
• Improvement: To analyze website usage and improve our content and user experience
• Security: To protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
• Personalization: To customize content and recommendations based on your interests
• Community Management: To moderate comments and user-generated content

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

• Web hosting and email service providers
• Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Email marketing platforms
• Payment processors (if applicable)

3.2 Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or if we believe such action is necessary to:

• Comply with legal obligations or court orders
• Protect our rights, property, or safety
• Investigate potential violations of our terms
• Respond to emergency situations

3.3 Business Transfers: If Recipes Diner is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

3.4 With Your Consent: We may share information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

4. Third-Party Services and Links

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

Third-Party Services We May Use:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance tracking
• Social Media Platforms: For sharing and social integration
• Advertising Networks: For displaying relevant advertisements
• Email Service Providers: For managing newsletters and communications

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Our security measures include:

• Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Restricted access to personal information
• Secure server infrastructure

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

6.1 Access and Correction: You have the right to access and update your personal information.

6.2 Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.

6.3 Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications by:

• Clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails
• Contacting us directly at sadocompany22@gmail.com

6.4 Cookie Control: You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

6.5 Data Portability: You may request a copy of your personal information in a portable format.

6.6 Object to Processing: You may object to certain types of data processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at sadocompany22@gmail.com

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete that information promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Retention periods vary based on:

• The nature of the information collected
• Legal and regulatory requirements
• The purpose for which it was collected
• Whether you have requested deletion

10. Newsletter and Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or email updates, we will use your email address to send you:

• New recipe notifications
• Cooking tips and kitchen advice
• Special announcements and updates
• Curated recipe collections

You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in every email or by contacting us directly.

11. User-Generated Content

When you submit recipes, comments, reviews, or other content to our website, please be aware that:

• Your content may be publicly visible to other users
• You should not include sensitive personal information in public submissions
• We may moderate, edit, or remove content at our discretion
• You grant us permission to use your submitted content as outlined in our Terms and Conditions

12. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to say no to the sale of personal information
• Right to access your personal information
• Right to equal service and price

We do not sell personal information. To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at sadocompany22@gmail.com

13. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right of access to your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Rights related to automated decision-making

To exercise your GDPR rights, contact us at sadocompany22@gmail.com

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
• Sending an email notification for significant changes (if you have subscribed)

Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

16. Your Consent

By using Recipes Diner, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our website.