Last updated: January 27, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how QuickMadeRecipes.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you interact with our website, we may collect:
- Email addresses when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us
- Name and comments when you leave comments on our recipes
- Contact information when you reach out through our contact form
Automatically Collected Information
- IP addresses for security and analytics purposes
- Browser type and version
- Device information (mobile, tablet, desktop)
- Pages visited and time spent on our site
- Referring websites that directed you to our site
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for:
- Content delivery: Providing you with recipe content and blog posts
- Communication: Responding to your inquiries and sending newsletters (if subscribed)
- Website improvement: Analyzing site usage to enhance user experience
- Security: Protecting against spam, fraud, and abuse
- Legal compliance: Meeting legal obligations and protecting our rights
Third-Party Services
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information such as:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on site
- Demographic information
- User behavior patterns
Learn more: Google Analytics Privacy Policy
Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your interests and previous visits to our site and other websites.
Learn more: Google AdSense Privacy Policy Opt-out: You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings
Social Media Integration
Our website may include social media sharing buttons and embedded content from:
These services may collect information about your interactions with our content.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide a better user experience.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential cookies: Required for basic website functionality
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how you use our site (Google Analytics)
- Advertising cookies: Used to serve relevant ads (Google AdSense)
- Social media cookies: Enable social sharing features
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Accept all cookies: Full website functionality
- Block all cookies: May limit website features
- Selective blocking: Choose which types to allow
Browser Help:
Email Communications
Newsletter Subscription
- Voluntary: Email subscription is completely optional
- Content: We send recipe updates, cooking tips, and blog notifications
- Frequency: Typically 1-2 emails per week, never spam
- Unsubscribe: Easy one-click unsubscribe in every email
Contact Form
When you contact us through our contact form, we use your email solely to respond to your inquiry.
Data Protection and Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:
- SSL encryption for data transmission
- Secure hosting with regular backups
- Limited access to personal information
- Regular security updates and monitoring
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
International Users
If you are visiting from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using our website, you consent to this transfer.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access: Request information about the personal data we hold about you
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
- Objection: Object to processing of your personal data
- Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for data processing
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:
- Email addresses: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
- Comments: Indefinitely unless you request removal
- Analytics data: According to Google Analytics retention settings (typically 26 months)
- Contact inquiries: Up to 2 years for reference purposes
External Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
Advertising Disclosure
QuickMadeRecipes.com displays advertisements served by Google AdSense. Some of these ads may be personalized based on your interests and browsing history. We may also participate in affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn commissions from products purchased through links on our site.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do:
- We will post the updated policy on this page
- We will update the “Last updated” date at the top
- For significant changes, we may notify you via email or website notice
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:
Email: [email protected] Website: Contact Form Mail: QuickMadeRecipes.com Privacy Department
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.
Consent
By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our website.
This Privacy Policy is compliant with GDPR, CCPA, and other major privacy regulations. It is designed to be transparent and user-friendly while meeting legal requirements for website operators.