Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 1, 2025

At TheRecipeIsland.com, your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://therecipeisland.com/, in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Google’s policies, including the Google Publisher Policies and EU user consent policy.

By using our site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information

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

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Comments, messages, or other content submitted via contact forms or recipe comments

b. Non-Personal Information

When you visit our site, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device type
  • Operating system
  • Date/time stamps
  • Referring/exit pages
  • Clickstream data

c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to:

  • Improve site functionality
  • Remember user preferences
  • Analyze site traffic
  • Personalize ads and content (with user consent, where required)

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

  • Provide, operate, and improve our website
  • Respond to inquiries and comments
  • Send email newsletters (if you opt-in)
  • Analyze usage trends
  • Serve relevant advertisements via third-party services like Google AdSense
  • Prevent fraud or misuse

3. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising

We use Google AdSense and other advertising networks that may use cookies or web beacons to deliver personalized ads based on your visits to our site and other sites on the internet.

Google uses the DoubleClick cookie to serve ads based on user interest. You can opt-out of personalized advertising through:

We comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) by requesting consent for cookies and advertising for users located in the EU and EEA.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services that collect, monitor, and analyze data to improve our site. These may include:

  • Google Analytics
  • Google Search Console
  • Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit)

Each third-party service has its own privacy policy regarding how they handle your data.

5. User Consent (GDPR and CCPA Compliance)

If you’re in the European Economic Area (EEA) or California:

  • You will be presented with a cookie consent banner
  • You can manage your preferences anytime
  • Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
    • Access, correct, or delete your personal data
    • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Under the CCPA, California residents have the right to:
    • Know what personal data we collect
    • Request deletion of personal data
    • Opt out of the sale of personal data (Note: We do not sell user data)

You can make such requests by contacting us using the details below.

6. Data Security

We use industry-standard security protocols to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

7. Links to Other Websites

Our site may contain links to other websites not operated by us. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of third-party sites.

8. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us, and we will delete the data.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you may contact us at:

📧 Email: support@therecipeisland.com
🌐 Website: https://therecipeisland.com