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Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your information

Last Updated: November 2024

GoldenRecipes.blog ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a safe online experience for all users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal information when you visit our website.

By accessing or using GoldenRecipes.blog, you agree to the terms described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

  • Name (if submitted through contact forms)
  • Email address
  • Any message or inquiry you send through contact forms
  • Optional preferences (such as recipe category interests)

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you browse our website, we automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type (mobile/desktop)
  • Operating system
  • Pages viewed
  • Time spent on pages
  • Referring/exit pages
  • Click actions and scrolling behavior

This data is collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies.

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use:

  • Essential cookies
  • Analytics cookies
  • Advertising cookies
  • Preference cookies

Users will see a cookie notice and can manage consent preferences.

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2. Use of Information

We use your information for:

  • Operating and improving GoldenRecipes.blog
  • Personalizing content
  • Understanding visitor behavior
  • Responding to inquiries
  • Showing ads that may interest you
  • Measuring marketing performance
  • Enhancing security and preventing spam/fraud

3. Google Services and Advertising

GoldenRecipes.blog uses Google technologies including:

  • Google Analytics
  • Google Ads
  • Google AdSense
  • Google Signals (if enabled)
  • Remarketing and personalized advertising tools

These tools may collect:

  • IP address
  • Cookies
  • Device identifiers
  • Browsing behavior across this and other sites
  • Location approximations
  • Device and browser metadata

3.1 Google Ads & AdSense Requirements

We comply with Google's policies by informing users that:

  • Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on prior visits.
  • Google uses advertising cookies to personalize ads.
  • Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting the link below.

Opt out of personalized advertising:

Google Ads Settings

3.2 Google Analytics Data Use

Google Analytics collects:

  • Device identifiers
  • Page views and interactions
  • General location data
  • Browser and OS information

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

For visitors in the European Union, we process data lawfully based on:

Consent: cookies, analytics, marketing
Legitimate Interest: website security, performance, and essential site functionality
Contract: responding to your requests or messages
Legal Obligation: recordkeeping and compliance
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5. How We Share Information

We may share information with:

5.1 Service Providers

Including:

  • Google (Analytics, Ads, etc.)
  • Hosting providers
  • Email service providers
  • Security and spam-detection services

5.2 Legal Reasons

We may disclose data if required by:

  • Law
  • Regulation
  • Legal process
  • Government request

5.3 Business Transfers

If we undergo a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, user data may transfer accordingly.

We never sell personal information.

6. Data Retention

We retain data only for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide services
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Maintain website operations

Analytics data is retained according to the settings within Google Analytics.

7. Data Protection and Security

We implement:

  • SSL encryption
  • Anti-spam protection
  • Secure server architecture
  • Access control and monitoring
  • Regular security audits

While no method is 100% secure, we do our best to protect all user information.

8. Your Rights

8.1 GDPR Rights (EU Users)

You may:

  • Request access to your data
  • Request correction
  • Request deletion
  • Object to processing
  • Withdraw consent
  • Request data portability

8.2 CCPA Rights (California Users)

California residents may:

  • Request disclosure of collected data
  • Request deletion
  • Request to opt out of "sharing" for advertising
  • Not be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights

To exercise any rights, email us at:

📧 contact@goldenrecipes.blog

9. Children's Privacy

GoldenRecipes.blog is not directed to children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect data from children.

If you believe data was collected from a minor, contact us immediately.

10. External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites.

We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or policies of third-party websites.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

12. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding your data, you can reach us at: