Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the minimum information needed to operate and improve this website. This includes:

• Analytics data — We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This includes pages visited, time on site, browser type, and general location (country/city level). This data is aggregated and does not identify you personally.
• Information you voluntarily provide — If you use our contact form, we collect the name and email address you submit so we can respond to your message.
• Cookies — Our site uses cookies primarily for analytics purposes. See the Cookies section below for more detail.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third party, ever.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:

• To improve the website experience based on how visitors navigate and use the content
• To respond to messages and enquiries submitted through the contact form
• To analyze website traffic patterns using Google Analytics so we can understand what content is most useful

We do not share your personal data with third parties, except for Google Analytics which processes anonymized traffic data on our behalf. We do not use your data for advertising.

3. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Analytics cookies — Used by Google Analytics to track visit statistics in an anonymized, aggregated way
• We do not use advertising or tracking cookies of any kind
• We do not use third-party marketing cookies

Analytics cookies are only set after you give explicit consent via the cookie banner shown on your first visit. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the "Manage preferences" link at the bottom of the page.

You can disable or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Disabling cookies will not affect your ability to browse or use this site, but it may limit analytics tracking.

4. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how traffic flows through this website. Google Analytics collects data such as pages viewed, session duration, and approximate geographic location (country or city level) — not your precise address.

Google Analytics only loads after you accept analytics cookies via our cookie consent banner. If you decline, no GA script is loaded and no tracking occurs.

• IP addresses are anonymized before being stored by Google
• The data collected is aggregated and does not identify individual users
• You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

For more information on how Google processes data, see Google's Privacy Policy .

5. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to external websites, including ingredient suppliers, cooking resources, and social media platforms. Once you click through to an external site, this Privacy Policy no longer applies.

• We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites
• We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any external site you visit

6. Comments and Contact

If you reach out via the contact form, we collect your first name, last name, and email address for the sole purpose of responding to your message.

• We store contact form submissions only as long as necessary to address your enquiry
• We never share this information with third parties
• We will never add you to a mailing list without your explicit consent

7. Your Rights

Depending on where you are located, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:

• Access — You can request a copy of any personal data we hold about you
• Deletion — You can request that we delete your personal data at any time
• Opt-out of analytics — You can disable Google Analytics tracking via the opt-out link in Section 4
• Correction — You can ask us to correct inaccurate data

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@recipebyme.com or via the Contact page.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we do:

• The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date
• For significant changes, we may add a notice to the homepage
• Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy

We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please don't hesitate to get in touch:

• Email: hello@recipebyme.com
• Contact page: recipebyme.com/contact

We aim to respond to all privacy-related enquiries within 5 business days.