1. Introduction
Welcome to Mabel’s Recipes! We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website mabelsrecipes.com (the “Site”). By accessing or using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect various types of information in connection with your use of the Site, including:
Personal Information: We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register on the Site, subscribe to our newsletter, submit a recipe, leave a comment, or contact us directly. This information may include your name, email address, and any other details you choose to provide.
Usage Data: We automatically collect information about your interactions with the Site. This information may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, and the pages you view. We use this information to analyze trends, administer the Site, and gather demographic information about our user base.
Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us recognize you and remember your preferences. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect about you in the following ways:
- Providing and Improving Our Services: To operate and maintain the Site, process your requests, and improve our services.
- Communication: To send you newsletters, updates, and promotional materials that you have opted into. You can opt-out of these communications at any time.
- Personalization: To personalize your experience on our Site, including providing you with content and features that match your interests.
- Analytics: To analyze usage trends and gather demographic information to better understand how our users interact with the Site.
- Security: To protect the security and integrity of our Site and ensure the safety of our users.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, data analysis, email delivery, and customer support.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a legal request, such as a subpoena, court order, or government investigation.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
6. Your Choices
You have certain choices regarding the use of your information:
- Opt-Out: You can opt-out of receiving promotional emails from us by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in those emails.
- Cookies: You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the Site.
- Access and Correction: You may access, update, or correct your personal information by contacting us at [email protected].
7. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete that information as quickly as possible.
8. Links to Other Websites
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party’s site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
9. Advertising Policy
We may use third-party advertising companies to serve ads when you visit our Site. These companies may use information about your visits to our Site and other websites that are contained in web cookies and other tracking technologies in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you.
- Third-Party Advertisers: We may use third-party advertising companies to serve ads on our Site. These companies may use information about your visits to this and other websites to provide relevant advertisements. They may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect this information.
- Interest-Based Advertising: Our third-party advertising partners may use cookies and web beacons to collect information about your online activities on our Site and other websites over time in order to provide you with online advertisements based on your interests.
- Opt-Out: You can opt out of interest-based advertising through methods provided by the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) and the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA). You can also adjust your browser settings to limit the tracking of your activities across websites.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: [email protected]