Last Updated: 12/03/2025
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
When you visit Smartly Recipes, we may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: If you voluntarily submit your name and email address through our contact forms or newsletter sign-up, we store this data with your consent.
- Non-Personal Information: We use Google Analytics to collect general usage data, such as your IP address, browser type, referral sources, and pages visited. This helps us improve our website and content.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data to:
- Improve website performance and user experience.
- Respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
- Send periodic emails (only if you have subscribed).
- Monitor website analytics and traffic patterns.
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. These cookies help track:
- Website analytics via Google Analytics.
- User preferences for returning visitors.
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
4. Third-Party Services
We may integrate third-party services to enhance our website, including:
- Google Analytics: Tracks website traffic (Google’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy).
- Google AdSense (planned for future implementation): May collect and use cookies for personalized advertising once activated.
5. User Rights & Data Requests
You have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data.
- Ask us to delete or modify your information.
- Opt-out of receiving emails at any time.
To request data modifications or deletion, please contact us via our Contact Us form.
6. Data Retention & Security
- We retain Google Analytics data for 14 months (as per Google’s default settings).
- User-submitted data (name & email) is stored securely and deleted upon request.
- We follow Google AdSense policies regarding data protection once implemented.
7. Children’s Privacy
Smartly Recipes is not intended for children under 13 years old, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.
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:
Email: [email protected]
Thank you for trusting SmartlyRecipes.com with your personal information. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy while you enjoy our recipes and content.