Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 21, 2025
Last Updated: July 21, 2025

At ExploreRecipe.com, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.

By using ExploreRecipe.com, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect both personal and non-personal information when you interact with our site.

a. Personal Information

You may voluntarily provide us with personal information, such as:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Comments or messages submitted via contact forms
  • Information provided when subscribing to our newsletter

b. Non-Personal Information

This includes data automatically collected when you visit our site:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device type
  • Pages viewed
  • Date and time of visit
  • Referring website or source

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

  • Improve user experience
  • Personalize content and recipe suggestions
  • Respond to your inquiries or requests
  • Send newsletters and updates (if you subscribe)
  • Analyze traffic and website performance
  • Detect and prevent fraudulent activity

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies help us:

  • Remember your preferences
  • Understand how users interact with the site
  • Provide targeted advertisements through third-party platforms like Google AdSense

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some features may not function properly.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party tools and services, including:

  • Google Analytics – to track and analyze website usage
  • Google AdSense – to serve personalized ads based on your interests
  • Mailchimp or similar – for managing our email newsletter

These third parties may use cookies and collect information according to their own privacy policies.

Note: Google uses the DoubleClick cookie to serve ads based on your visit to our and other websites. You can opt-out of personalized advertising by visiting Ads Settings.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

  • With service providers who assist in website operations (under confidentiality agreements)
  • To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests
  • To protect the rights, safety, or property of ExploreRecipe.com, our users, or the public

6. Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we may send you recipe updates, cooking tips, and promotional content. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email we send.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children’s Privacy

ExploreRecipe.com is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have collected such data, we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable privacy laws, including:

  • The right to access and review your personal data
  • The right to correct or update your information
  • The right to request deletion of your data
  • The right to withdraw consent for data processing

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

10. External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. All changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. We encourage you to review it periodically.

12. Contact Us

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

📧 Email: contact@explorerecipe.com
🌐 Website: www.explorerecipe.com