Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2025-02-24

At ItsOnly.Recipes, your privacy is of the utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website. We are committed to transparency and compliance with all applicable privacy regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and guidelines set by Google AdSense and Google Analytics.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect both personal and non-personal information through the following means:

a) Information You Voluntarily Provide

  • Name and email address (e.g., when submitting recipes, signing up for a newsletter, or leaving a comment)
  • Any content or feedback you provide via forms or contact methods

b) Information Collected Automatically

  • IP address
  • Browser type, device information, and operating system
  • Website interaction data (pages visited, time spent, clicks, and scrolling behavior)
  • Referring URL and exit pages
  • Location (general region based on IP)

This data is collected using cookies, server logs, and third-party tracking tools such as Google Analytics.

2. Use of Google Services

a) Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to track website performance and understand user behavior. This service may collect details like your IP address and on-site activity. All data is anonymized where possible. You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking via the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

b) Google AdSense

Our site uses Google AdSense to display ads that may be tailored to your interests. Google uses cookies to personalize ads and measure their effectiveness. You can manage your ad preferences or opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. We comply fully with Google’s EU User Consent Policy, including displaying a consent banner to users in the European Economic Area.

3. How We Use Your Information

We collect and process data for the following purposes:

  • To operate and maintain our website
  • To improve website performance, usability, and functionality
  • To display relevant and personalized advertisements
  • To respond to user inquiries or comments
  • To monitor traffic and detect technical issues
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To enforce our site policies and prevent misuse or fraud

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We only process personal data when we have a legal basis to do so, including:

  • Consent: You have explicitly granted permission
  • Contractual necessity: Required to provide a service you’ve requested
  • Legal obligation: Necessary for compliance with a law
  • Legitimate interests: Needed for our operational interests (e.g., analytics and website security), provided it doesn’t override your rights

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies and similar technologies help us personalize content, analyze traffic, and deliver ads. We use:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for site functionality
  • Performance/Analytics Cookies: Help us understand usage trends
  • Advertising Cookies: Deliver tailored ads via Google AdSense

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For users in applicable regions, a cookie consent banner is displayed.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share your information with:

  • Service providers that help us operate our website (e.g., hosting, analytics, or email delivery)
  • Advertising partners, such as Google, for delivering ads
  • Legal authorities, when required to comply with applicable law or protect our rights

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Object to or restrict data processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Request data portability
  • File a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: support@itsonly.recipes

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Non-personal analytics data may be retained indefinitely for research and reporting purposes.

9. International Data Transfers

If you access the website from outside Canada, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in countries with different data protection laws, including the United States. We ensure that adequate safeguards are in place for such transfers in accordance with GDPR and other relevant laws.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will delete it promptly.

11. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or data handling of third-party sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing any personal data.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page, along with the effective date. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us: support@itsonly.recipes