Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains our policies on collecting, using, and sharing your information when you use our website. It also tells you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you.
By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. We use your data to provide and improve the service, and we want to make sure you understand how that works.
We care about your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website. We’ll keep things clear and simple, because privacy shouldn’t feel like a puzzle.
By using our website, you agree to the terms in this Privacy Policy.
What We Mean by Certain Words
To avoid confusion, here’s what some key words mean when we use them here:
- Account – the login you create to use certain features of our site.
- Company – “we,” “us,” or “our,” meaning Take Your Recipe.
- Cookies – small files that websites put on your device to remember details about your visit.
- Device – any tool you use to access our website, like a laptop, phone, or tablet.
- Personal Data – information that can identify you as a person, like your name or email.
- Service – our website, https://takeyourrecipe.com.
- Service Provider – outside companies or people who help us run or improve the website (like newsletter services or analytics tools).
- Usage Data – technical information collected automatically when you browse the site, such as pages visited or how long you stayed.
- You – the person using our website, or the business/legal entity you represent.
The Information We Collect
Personal Data
If you sign up for our newsletter, leave a comment, or get in touch, we may collect details like:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Your username (if you create one)
We only ask for what’s necessary to make things work.
Usage Data
When you browse our website, we automatically collect some technical information, such as:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- Which pages you visit and when
- How long you spend on the site
- Information about your device (like operating system or settings)
If you use a mobile device, we may also collect details like the device type, operating system, and browser.
Social Media Information
If you choose to log in through a social media account (like Google or Facebook), we may receive some information linked to that account, such as your name or email. You can choose how much you share with us through your social media settings.
Cookies and Tracking Tools
We use cookies and similar tools to make the website easier to use and to understand how people interact with it.
Here’s how:
- Essential Cookies – help the site function, keep you logged in, and protect your account.
- Preference Cookies – remember your settings, like language or login details.
- Analytics Cookies – show us what’s popular on the site, so we can improve.
Cookies can also be either Persistent or Session cookies. Persistent cookies stay on your computer or mobile device even after you close your browser, while session cookies disappear as soon as you shut the browser down. If you’d like to dive deeper, you can read more about cookies in this TermsFeed article.
We also use Microsoft Clarity to see how people use the site—like where visitors click or how far they scroll. Don’t worry, Clarity automatically hides personal details, and the data it shares with Microsoft is anonymous.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Run and improve the website
- Respond to your questions or comments
- Send newsletters and updates (if you’ve signed up)
- Keep the site safe and prevent misuse
- Understand how people use the site so we can make it better
- Share relevant promotions or offers (but only if you’ve agreed to get them)
When We Share Information
We don’t sell your personal data. Ever.
We may share information in limited cases, such as:
- With Service Providers who help us run the site (like email or analytics tools)
- With affiliates or business partners if we’re working together on something relevant to you
- If we go through a business change (like a merger or sale), your data may transfer to the new company
- When required by law, or to protect rights, safety, or prevent fraud
- With your consent, if you’ve given us permission to share for a specific reason
How Long We Keep Data
We keep your Personal Data only as long as it’s needed for the reasons described here.
- If the law requires us to hold onto certain information, we’ll keep it until we’re allowed to delete it.
- Usage Data is usually kept for shorter periods unless needed for security or to improve performance.
Where Your Data Goes
Sometimes, your data may be stored or processed outside your country. By using our website, you agree to this.
We take steps to make sure your data is safe, no matter where it’s handled.
Your Rights
You can ask us to:
- Delete your personal information
- Update or correct information we have about you
- Stop sending you newsletters or promotional emails
To do this, contact us at the email listed below. Just note, we may need to keep some data if the law requires it.
Protecting Your Data
We use reasonable measures to protect your information. But remember, no online system is 100% secure. We do our best, but we can’t promise absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not meant for anyone under 18. We don’t knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe your child has shared information with us, please contact us so we can remove it.
Links to Other Sites
Our website may link to other websites. If you click on those links, you’ll leave our site. We are not responsible for how other websites handle your information, so please review their privacy policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we do, we’ll update the “Last updated” date at the top of the page.
We encourage you to check this page now and then so you know what’s new.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, You can contact us:
- By visiting our Contact Page
- By emailing us at [email protected]