Privacy Policy
Last Updated: May 2026
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
- Email address — when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us
- Name and comment content — if you leave a comment on our site
- Any details you include in messages sent via our contact form
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage data — pages visited, time on site, browser type, device type, and referring URLs
- IP address — collected via analytics and security tools
- Cookie data — see the Cookies section below
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the website
- Respond to your questions, comments, or inquiries
- Send newsletters or recipe updates (only if you opt in)
- Analyze traffic and user behavior to improve content quality
- Display relevant advertising through third-party ad networks
- Comply with legal obligations
Cookies
We use cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enhance your experience. These include:
- Essential cookies: Required for the site to function properly
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our content (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Advertising cookies: Used to display relevant ads based on your browsing behavior
You can control or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings.
Advertising
We may display advertisements from third-party ad networks, including Google AdSense. These providers may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.
Affiliate Links
Some links on RecipesMade.com are affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through those links, at no additional cost to you. We only recommend products we genuinely believe in, and our editorial content is never influenced by affiliate relationships.
Third-Party Services
We may use the following third-party services, each with its own privacy policy:
- Google Analytics — website traffic analysis
- Google AdSense — advertising
- Pinterest — social sharing
- Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp) — newsletter delivery
Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data with trusted service providers only as strictly necessary to operate the site, under confidentiality agreements.
Data Retention
- Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe
- Comment data: As long as the content remains published
- Analytics data: Typically 14–26 months
- Email inquiries: Up to 2 years from date of contact
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance.
Contact Us
By email: privacy@recipesmade.com
By visiting our contact page: RecipesMade.com/contact