Effective Date: May 15, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to genrecipes.com (“we,” “our,” “us”). At Gen Recipes, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.genrecipes.com (the “Website”).
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Website. By accessing or using our Website, you signify your consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Register for an account
- Leave comments on blog posts
- Contact us through our contact form
- Participate in contests, surveys, or promotions
- Submit your own recipes or content
The personal information we may collect includes:
- Name
- Email address
- IP address
- Profile picture (if provided)
- Social media handles (if provided)
- Any other information you choose to provide
Non-Personal Information
We automatically collect certain non-personal information when you visit our Website, including:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Pages you view
- Time spent on pages
- Links you click
- Search terms you use on our Website
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our Website
- Send you newsletters, updates, and marketing communications
- Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
- Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
- Personalize your experience on our Website
- Protect against, identify, and prevent fraud and other illegal activity
- Comply with our legal obligations
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies
Our Website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit.
We use both session cookies (which expire once you close your web browser) and persistent cookies (which stay on your device until you delete them). The types of cookies we use include:
- Essential cookies: Necessary for the Website to function properly
- Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Website
- Marketing cookies: Track your browsing habits to deliver targeted advertising
Third-Party Cookies
We may allow third-party service providers to use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities over time and across different websites. These third parties may include:
- Google Analytics
- Social media platforms
- Affiliate partners
Your Cookie Choices
Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. If you prefer, you can usually set your browser to remove or reject cookies. Please note that removing or rejecting cookies could affect the availability and functionality of our Website.
Affiliate Marketing
We participate in affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn commissions from qualifying purchases made through links on our Website. These affiliate links are designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to affiliated websites.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services on our Website, including:
- Email marketing services (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit)
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest)
- Comment systems (e.g., Disqus)
- Payment processors (if applicable)
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. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third parties for more information about their practices.
Data Storage and Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
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 that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Right to access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Right to rectification: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Right to erasure: Request that we delete your personal information
- Right to restrict processing: Request that we limit how we use your personal information
- Right to data portability: Request a copy of your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format
- Right to object: Object to our processing of your personal information
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section below.
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:
- The right to know what personal information we collect, how we use it, and whether we disclose or sell it
- The right to request deletion of your personal information
- The right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information
We do not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA. To exercise your California privacy rights, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section below.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have “Do Not Track” features that allow you to tell websites not to track you. We currently do not respond to Do Not Track signals because there is no common industry standard for how websites should respond to these signals.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the country in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. By using our Website, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on this page with a new effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.genrecipes.com/contact