Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Leave comments on our recipes or blog posts
• Contact us via email or contact form
• Participate in surveys or promotions
• Create an account on our Site (if applicable)

Personal information may include your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:

• IP address and geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages viewed and time spent on pages
• Referring website
• Date and time of visit
• Device information (mobile vs. desktop)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our Site
• Send you newsletters, recipe updates, and promotional content (with your consent)
• Respond to your comments, questions, and customer service requests
• Analyze Site usage and improve our content and user experience
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• Comply with legal obligations
• Send you important notices about changes to our terms, policies, or services
• Administer contests, promotions, and surveys

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Site and store certain information. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Site (e.g., Google Analytics)
Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (e.g., Google AdSense)
Social Media Cookies: Enable social media sharing features

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Site.

4. Third-Party Services

We use various third-party services to operate our Site and deliver our services. These third parties may have access to your personal information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose. Third-party services we use include:

Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance tracking
Google AdSense: Advertising network
Mailchimp/ConvertKit: Email marketing services
Amazon Associates: Affiliate marketing program
Social Media Platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube
Content Delivery Networks (CDNs): To improve Site performance
Comment Systems: Such as Disqus or native WordPress comments

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Service Providers: Third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf
• For Legal Reasons: If required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share your information
• Aggregated Data: We may share anonymized, aggregated data that cannot identify you

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include SSL encryption, secure servers, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it. Newsletter subscription data is retained until you unsubscribe. Comment data is retained indefinitely to maintain the integrity of our content discussions.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Objection: Object to our processing of your personal information
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your information to another service
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

9. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We are the data controller of your personal information. Our legal basis for collecting and using your information includes: consent (for newsletters), contract performance (for services you request), legitimate interests (for Site analytics and improvements), and legal obligations. You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have not complied with applicable data protection laws.

10. CCPA Compliance (California Users)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides you with specific rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to know what personal information we collect, use, and share
• Right to delete personal information we have collected
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights

11. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at contact@yumrecipesco.com. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from children under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

12. Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will send you periodic emails with recipes, cooking tips, and updates. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email or by contacting us at contact@yumrecipesco.com. Please note that even if you opt out of marketing emails, we may still send you administrative emails related to your account or transactions.

13. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

14. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers have a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Our Site does not currently respond to DNT signals. However, you can adjust your cookie settings in your browser to block or delete cookies.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date at the top. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: contact@yumrecipesco.com
Website: yumrecipesco.com
Response Time: We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days

To exercise your privacy rights, please send a detailed email to contact@yumrecipesco.com with “Privacy Rights Request” in the subject line. We may ask you to verify your identity before processing your request.

Thank you for trusting Yum Recipes Co. with your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing you with a safe and enjoyable experience on our Site.