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Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your information at The Savory Recipe

Last updated: June 1, 2026

Introduction

Welcome to The Savory Recipe (thesavoryrecipe.com). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to it.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of our website immediately.

Information We Collect

We collect several types of information to provide and improve our service to you.

Personal Information

When you subscribe to our newsletter, leave a comment, or contact us via email at contact@thesavoryrecipe.com, we may collect personally identifiable information such as your name and email address. This information is provided voluntarily by you.

Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type and version, the pages you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, and other diagnostic data. This information is aggregated and anonymized where possible.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor activity on our website and store certain information. Cookies are small data files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. The cookies we use include:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the basic functionality of our website, such as remembering your preferences and enabling navigation. These cannot be disabled.
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use Google Analytics for this purpose.
  • Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements to you and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These may be set through our site by our advertising partners, including Google AdSense, Ezoic, and Mediavine.

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To operate, maintain, and improve our website and recipe content
  • To send you newsletters, updates, and promotional materials (only if you have subscribed)
  • To respond to your comments, questions, and inquiries sent to contact@thesavoryrecipe.com
  • To analyze usage trends and improve user experience
  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and abuse
  • To serve relevant advertisements and measure their performance
  • To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Use

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data under the following legal bases as defined by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Consent: You have given us clear permission to process your personal data for specific purposes, such as subscribing to our newsletter.
  • Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, such as improving our website, understanding user behavior, and ensuring security.
  • Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Your GDPR Rights

As an EEA resident, you have the following rights concerning your personal data:

  • Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: You can ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
  • Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You can ask us to restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
  • Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
  • Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing or legitimate interest purposes.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: If we rely on your consent to process data, you can withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@thesavoryrecipe.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days as required by law.

CCPA Compliance (California Residents)

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

  • Right to Know: You have the right to request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you in the past 12 months.
  • Right to Delete: You have the right to request that we delete any personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA, but we may share data with advertising partners that could be considered a "sale." You can opt out by contacting us.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

To exercise your CCPA rights, please email contact@thesavoryrecipe.com. We will verify your identity before processing your request.

In the past 12 months, we have collected the following categories of personal information: identifiers (name, email address, IP address), internet or other electronic network activity information (browsing history, interactions with our website), and commercial information (records of products or services purchased, obtained, or considered).

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect, store, and process your data in accordance with their own privacy policies:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics collects anonymized data such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and time spent on the site. This data helps us understand our audience and improve our content. Google may use the data collected to contextualize and personalize ads. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.

Google AdSense

We display advertisements through Google AdSense, which uses cookies to serve relevant ads based on your browsing history and interests. Google AdSense may collect data such as your IP address, browser information, and interactions with ads. You can manage your ad preferences through Google Ad Settings.

Ezoic

We participate in the Ezoic advertising network, which uses cookies and similar technologies to deliver personalized advertisements and measure ad performance. Ezoic may collect information about your visits to our site and other websites to provide relevant advertisements. For more details, see Ezoic's Privacy Policy.

Mediavine

We work with Mediavine to provide advertising content. Mediavine uses cookies and web beacons to collect data about your browsing activity across different websites to deliver targeted advertisements. This includes information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. For more information, see Mediavine's Privacy Policy.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Analytics data is retained for 26 months. Newsletter subscription data is retained until you unsubscribe. Comment data is retained indefinitely for reference purposes unless you request deletion.

Data Security

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

Children's Privacy (COPPA)

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. 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@thesavoryrecipe.com. We will take steps to delete that information promptly.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

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

  • Email: contact@thesavoryrecipe.com
  • Website: thesavoryrecipe.com

We will make every effort to address your concerns and resolve any issues promptly.

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