Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 10/10/2024

At SmartlyRecipes.com, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our blog, interact with our content, or use our services. By using SmartlyRecipes.com, you agree to the practices outlined in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect two main types of information from our users: Personal Information and Non-Personal Information.

1.1. Personal Information

When you interact with our blog, such as subscribing to our newsletter, leaving comments on recipes, or contacting us through forms, we may collect personal information, including:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Mailing address (if applicable)
  • Phone number (if applicable)

You provide this information voluntarily when engaging with SmartlyRecipes.com.

1.2. Non-Personal Information

When you browse SmartlyRecipes.com, we may automatically collect non-personal information through cookies or third-party analytics tools, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages you visit on our site and time spent
  • Referral source (e.g., how you found our site)

This data helps us improve the user experience on our blog.

1.3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

SmartlyRecipes.com uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze traffic to our blog. Cookies store small amounts of data on your device, enabling us to remember your preferences and gather anonymous data about your visit.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may affect your experience on our site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected from you for the following purposes:

  • To improve your experience: We analyze how users engage with our blog to improve our recipes, layout, and overall user experience.
  • To send updates: If you opt-in, we will send you newsletters, recipe updates, and promotional offers related to SmartlyRecipes.com.
  • To respond to your inquiries: We use your contact information to answer questions, provide support, or address comments.
  • To analyze and optimize performance: We use aggregated non-personal data to understand how visitors use our blog and to improve our content.

3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

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

  • Service Providers: We work with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., email marketing services, hosting providers) to help us run our blog and send you newsletters. These providers have limited access to your data for the sole purpose of performing tasks on our behalf.
  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law, in response to legal requests, or to protect our rights and comply with any applicable laws or regulations.
  • Business Transfers: In the unlikely event of a merger or acquisition, your information may be transferred to new ownership. We will notify you if such a change occurs.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. While we strive to safeguard your data, no transmission over the internet is entirely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we work hard to protect your privacy.

5. Your Data Rights

As a user of SmartlyRecipes.com, you have the following rights concerning your data:

  • Right to Access: You can request access to any personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Correction: If you find inaccuracies in your data, you can request corrections.
  • Right to Deletion: You can ask us to delete your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
  • Right to Object: You may object to the processing of your data in certain cases.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: If you have provided consent for marketing or other data uses, you can withdraw it at any time.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected].

SmartlyRecipes.com may contain links to third-party websites or services, such as affiliate links to products we recommend in our recipes. We do not control or take responsibility for the privacy practices or content of external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit through our blog.

7. Affiliate Disclosure

SmartlyRecipes.com may participate in affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn a commission when you click on certain links or purchase products through affiliate links on our site. This does not affect the price you pay or influence our editorial content. We are committed to providing honest reviews and recommendations.

8. Children’s Privacy

SmartlyRecipes.com is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover we have collected personal data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible.

9. 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 make significant changes, we will notify you through email or on our website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:

Thank you for trusting SmartlyRecipes.com with your personal information. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy while you enjoy our recipes and content.