1. Introduction
Freshly Food Recipes (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the highest standards of data protection. This Privacy Policy governs our collection, use, and disclosure of information when you access or use https://freshlyfoodrecipes.com (the “Service”).
By accessing our Service, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of our Service immediately.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
We collect the following personal information you voluntarily provide:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number
- User-Generated Content: Comments, recipe reviews, ratings, and feedback
- Communication Data: Messages sent through our contact forms or email
- Subscription Data: Newsletter preferences and subscription details
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, device identifiers
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, click-through rates, navigation patterns
- Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
- Cookie Data: Information stored through cookies and similar technologies
2.3 Third-Party Data
We may receive information about you from:
- Google Analytics and Google AdSense
- Social media platforms when you interact with our content
- Email service providers and marketing platforms
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)
We process your personal information based on:
- Consent: When you subscribe to newsletters or accept cookies
- Legitimate Interests: Improving our services and user experience
- Contractual Obligations: Providing requested services
- Legal Obligations: Complying with applicable laws and regulations
4. How We Use Your Information
4.1 Service Delivery
- Providing and maintaining our website functionality
- Personalizing content and recipe recommendations
- Processing and responding to your inquiries
- Managing user accounts and subscriptions
4.2 Business Operations
- Website analytics and performance optimization
- Advertising and monetization through Google AdSense
- Market research and user behavior analysis
- Fraud prevention and security monitoring
4.3 Communication
- Sending newsletters and recipe updates (with consent)
- Responding to customer service requests
- Providing important service announcements
- Conducting surveys and gathering feedback
5. Google AdSense Compliance
As a Google AdSense partner, we adhere to strict data protection standards:
5.1 Advertising Practices
- We use Google AdSense to display personalized advertisements
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads
- Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it to serve ads based on users’ visits to our site and other sites
5.2 User Options
- Users can opt out of personalized advertising via Google Ads Settings
- Additional opt-out options available at www.aboutads.info/choices/
- Users can disable cookies through browser settings
5.3 Third-Party Advertisers
We may use additional advertising partners who are required to comply with applicable data protection laws and industry standards.
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
6.1 Service Providers
We engage trusted third-party companies to:
- Host and maintain our website
- Provide analytics and performance tracking
- Manage email communications
- Process payments (if applicable)
6.2 Legal Compliance
We may disclose information when required by:
- Court orders or legal processes
- Law enforcement requests
- Regulatory authorities
- To protect our legal rights
6.3 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of the business transaction.
7. Data Security Measures
We implement industry-standard security protocols:
7.1 Technical Safeguards
- Encryption: SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmissions
- Access Controls: Multi-factor authentication and role-based access
- Regular Updates: Continuous security monitoring and patch management
- Backup Systems: Encrypted data backups with disaster recovery procedures
7.2 Administrative Safeguards
- Staff Training: Regular privacy and security training for employees
- Data Minimization: Collecting only necessary information
- Regular Audits: Periodic security assessments and vulnerability testing
- Incident Response: Comprehensive breach notification procedures
8. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in:
- United States (primary server location)
- European Union (backup systems)
- Other jurisdictions where our service providers operate
We ensure appropriate safeguards through:
- Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
- Adequacy decisions for relevant jurisdictions
- Binding corporate rules where applicable
9. Your Rights and Choices
9.1 Data Subject Rights (GDPR)
- Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data
- Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate information
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
- Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability: Receive data in a portable format
- Right to Object: Object to certain processing activities
9.2 California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
- Right to say no to the sale of personal information
- Right to access your personal information
- Right to equal service and price
9.3 Marketing Preferences
- Unsubscribe from newsletters at any time
- Opt out of targeted advertising
- Manage cookie preferences through browser settings
10. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for:
- Active Accounts: As long as your account remains active
- Marketing Communications: Until you unsubscribe
- Legal Obligations: As required by applicable laws
- Analytics Data: 26 months for Google Analytics data
- Backup Systems: Up to 12 months for disaster recovery
11. Children’s Privacy
Our Service is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover such collection has occurred, we will:
- Immediately delete the information
- Terminate the child’s account
- Notify the parent or guardian where required by law
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be:
- Posted on this page with a new effective date
- Communicated via email for significant changes
- Effective immediately upon posting for minor changes
We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about our data practices.
13. Complaints
If you have concerns about our privacy practices, you may:
- Contact us directly using the information above
- File a complaint with your local data protection authority
- Seek remedies through applicable legal channels
For EU residents, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority.
This Privacy Policy is drafted in compliance with:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- Google AdSense Program Policies
- Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act (CAN-SPAM)
- Applicable international privacy laws and regulations