Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

The Recipie is a recipe website operated from United States. The site is reachable at https://recipie.galaxys26ultra.com. For privacy questions, contact us at [email protected].

2. Information we collect

We collect two kinds of information:

Information you provide directly

Contact form / email submissions. When you email us or submit a contact form, we receive your email address, name (if provided), and the contents of your message.
Comments or reviews. If you leave a comment or rating, we collect what you submit, plus any name or email you choose to attach.
Newsletter subscriptions. If you sign up for our newsletter, we collect your email address.

Information collected automatically

Log data. Our server automatically logs your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and timestamps.
Device data. Approximate location (country/region from IP), screen size, and device type.
Cookies and similar technologies. See section 4 below.

3. How we use information

We use the information we collect to:

Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its content
Respond to your messages, comments, and inquiries
Send you newsletters or updates if you have subscribed (you can unsubscribe at any time)
Analyze how visitors use the Site so we can improve it
Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or abuse
Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell personal information.

4. Cookies and tracking

A "cookie" is a small text file stored on your device. We and our partners use cookies and similar technologies (web beacons, pixels, local storage) for the purposes below.

Essential cookies

These are required for the Site to function — for example, remembering your ingredient check-off list on a recipe. The Site cannot work properly without them.

Analytics cookies

We use analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand how the Site is used. These cookies collect information in an aggregated way that does not directly identify you, including pages visited, time on page, and traffic sources.

Advertising cookies

If we display ads (see section 5), our advertising partners place cookies that may be used to show you relevant ads on other sites and measure ad performance.

How to control cookies

Most browsers let you refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or get notified when a cookie is set. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality. You can also opt out of personalized advertising through industry tools listed at aboutads.info and youronlinechoices.com.

5. Advertising and third parties

We may display advertisements on the Site through third-party advertising networks, including Google AdSense and other partners.

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site or other websites.
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to this Site and other sites on the internet.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.
You may also opt out of some third-party vendors' use of cookies for personalized advertising via aboutads.info.

Third-party advertisers may collect information about your visits to this and other websites to provide measurement services and target ads. We do not control the content or privacy practices of these third parties; please review their policies separately.

6. Analytics

We use analytics services to understand site usage. These services may set cookies and collect information including IP address, browser, device, and pages visited. The information is generally aggregated and not used to identify individual users. Where required, IP addresses are anonymized.

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

We share information only as described below:

Service providers. Hosting, analytics, email delivery, and security providers that help operate the Site. They are bound to confidentiality and may only use information to provide their service.
Legal requirements. If required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of The Recipie, our users, or the public.
Business transfers. If the Site is sold, merged, or transferred, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
With your consent. In any other case where you have given us permission.

8. Your rights (GDPR & CCPA)

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access. Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Correction. Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion. Ask us to delete personal information we hold about you.
Objection / restriction. Object to or restrict certain types of processing.
Portability. Receive your information in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
Withdraw consent. If we rely on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.
"Do Not Sell My Personal Information" (CCPA). California residents can request that we do not sell personal information. We do not sell personal information.
Lodge a complaint. EU/UK residents may file complaints with their local data protection authority.

To exercise any of these rights, email [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

9. Children's privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

10. Data security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information we hold, including encrypted connections (HTTPS) and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page shows when it was last changed. Material changes will be highlighted on the Site. Continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the updated policy.

12. Contact us

Questions about this policy or your data? Email [email protected] or visit our contact page.