PRIVACY POLICY

At recipesbynatalie.com, accessible via https://www.recipesbynatalie.com, your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws.

1. Information We Collect

We collect both personal and non-personal information to enhance your experience on our website.

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

You may voluntarily provide us with the following personal information:

  • Name

  • Email address

This occurs when you:

  • Submit a contact form

  • Subscribe to our newsletter

  • Comment on a blog post

1.2 Non-Personal Information Collected Automatically

We collect non-personal data automatically through cookies and analytics tools, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type (e.g., mobile or desktop)

  • Referring website

  • Pages viewed and time spent on site

2. Use of Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. These small text files help us:

  • Understand how you use the site

  • Customize content and advertisements

  • Analyze site traffic and performance

You can control your cookie preferences in your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect functionality.

3. How We Use Your Information

The data we collect is used for the following purposes:

  • To improve website performance and user experience

  • To respond to your inquiries and messages

  • To send newsletters and promotional content (only with your consent)

  • To display personalized advertisements

  • To analyze user behavior and website metrics

4. Advertising and Third-Party Services

4.1 Ezoic Services

recipesbynatalie.com uses Ezoic Inc. to manage and display ads. Ezoic may use cookies and other technologies to serve content and ads tailored to your interests. These cookies may collect the following:

  • IP address

  • Browser and device information

  • Operating system

  • Language preferences

  • Encrypted email (if provided)

You can view Ezoic’s full privacy policy here.

4.2 Google AdSense

We also partner with Google AdSense to serve ads. Google uses cookies to show you relevant ads based on your past browsing activity. You can opt out of personalized advertising via Google Ad Settings and view their privacy policy here.

5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We take reasonable steps to safeguard your information but cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your data in the following circumstances:

  • With Trusted Third-Party Providers: Such as Ezoic and Google, to deliver services and ads.

  • For Legal Reasons: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or government requests.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the EU or UK, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data.

  • Rectify: Correct inaccuracies in your information.

  • Erase: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal exceptions.

  • Restrict: Ask us to limit how we use your data.

  • Object: Opt out of certain types of data use, such as direct marketing.

  • Data Portability: Request to receive your data in a commonly used, machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address below.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. All updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Please check back periodically to stay informed.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]