Your Privacy Matters
At Recipe Any Time, we treat your privacy with the same care as our recipes – no secret ingredients here. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect from you, how we use it, and your choices. When you browse or interact with Recipe Any Time, you’re letting us know you’re comfortable with how we handle your information, as outlined in this policy.
Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
If you subscribe to our newsletter, comment on a recipe, or contact us, you might give us data like your name, email address, or other details. For example, we ask for your email when you sign up so we can send you new recipes and cooking tips. If you leave a comment, any information you voluntarily submit (like your recipe rating, a photo, or your comment text) is collected and displayed on the site.
Usage Data
Like most websites, our site automatically collects technical data about your visit. This includes your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing actions on Recipe Any Time (such as which pages you viewed). We also use cookies and similar technologies to understand how you use our site. Cookies are small files stored on your device that remember your preferences and activity. For instance, cookies help us remember your preferred recipe categories and ensure the site loads quickly for you. You can always adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but note that some parts of our site (like saving your favorites) might not work properly without them.
How We Use Your Information
Improve Your Experience
Your data helps us personalize content. If we know you love dessert recipes, we might showcase more sweets on the homepage for you. We also analyze aggregated usage data (e.g. which recipes are most popular) to improve our offerings and make the site more user-friendly.
Communication
With your permission, we use your email to send you our Recipe Any Time newsletter, announcements about new recipes, or responses to your inquiries. Don’t worry – we won’t spam you. You can unsubscribe from our emails at any time using the link provided in the footer of each newsletter.
Site Maintenance and Security
Technical information (like IP addresses and logs) is used to protect our site against fraud or abuse. It helps us troubleshoot issues and ensure our website stays secure and fast for all users.
How We Share Information
Your privacy is important, so we do not sell your personal information to third parties. We only share data in a few limited scenarios:
Service Providers
We use trusted third-party services to help run our site. For example, we might use an email delivery service for newsletters, a web hosting company for our servers, or analytics tools (like Google Analytics) to see site traffic stats. These providers may process your data only to perform their tasks on our behalf and are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and secure.
Advertising Partners
Recipe Any Time is free to use because we display ads. We work with advertising partners (such as Google AdSense or similar ad networks) to show you relevant ads. These partners may use cookies and similar tech to collect non-personal identifiers (like device info or browsing context) in order to serve tailored ads. For example, you might see kitchenware ads because you read a lot of our baking recipes. Note: No sensitive personal details (like your name or email) are shared with advertisers – they mainly see data like “a user on this browser visited page X, show a related ad.” You can learn more or opt out of personalized advertising through industry sites like the NAI (Network Advertising Initiative) or adjust your Google ad settings.
Legal Compliance
If required by law or legal process (for instance, a court order or government request), we may disclose certain information. We might also do so to enforce our Terms and protect our rights or the safety of others. This means if we are legally compelled to share data or need to address fraud or security issues, we will comply as necessary.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to make your browsing smooth and to help our site remember your preferences. For example, cookies can keep you logged in or remember that you’ve already seen a certain pop-up so we don’t show it again. Cookies also help us and our analytics/advertising partners understand how you use Recipe Any Time, which in turn helps us improve content and funding (through ads). You have the choice to accept or refuse cookies. While many browsers are set to accept cookies by default, you can typically change your settings to block them or notify you when a cookie is being placed. If you disable cookies, please note some features of our site might not function as intended (for instance, our recipe recommendation might not remember your diet preferences). By continuing to use our site without disabling cookies, you consent to our use of cookies as described here.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information. Our site employs standard security practices – for example, we use HTTPS encryption (look for the padlock in your browser) to secure data transfer. We regularly update our software and monitor for vulnerabilities. However, no website is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security. We encourage you to use a strong, unique password if you create an account and to contact us if you suspect any unauthorized access to your personal data.
Retention of Data
We only keep your personal information for as long as necessary. For instance, if you’ve signed up for our newsletter, we’ll keep your email on file until you unsubscribe (at which point we’ll remove it from our mailing list). If you request deletion of your data, we will honor that (except if we’re required to keep certain data for legal reasons).
Your Rights & Choices
You are in control of your information. If at any time you want to update, correct, or delete personal info we have about you (such as your email), please contact us at the email below. If you’re a California resident or otherwise covered by specific privacy laws, you may have additional rights like requesting a report of what data we have collected or asking us not to share certain data. We will honor applicable rights and will never discriminate against you for exercising them. For email communications, remember you can always opt out by clicking “unsubscribe” in any newsletter. For cookies, you can clear or block them using your browser settings. If you’d prefer not to see ads tailored to your browsing habits, you can manage your preferences using industry tools such as the opt-out page provided by the Digital Advertising Alliance.
Privacy Policy Updates
As our site grows and the digital landscape evolves, we may revise this Privacy Policy to stay aligned with our practices and any legal updates. When we make significant changes, we will post a prominent notice on our site or notify you by email (if you have provided one) to keep you informed. The “last updated” date at the bottom of this page indicates when the Policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically so you stay up-to-date on how we handle your information.
Contact Us
We’re here for your questions and concerns. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we use your information, please contact us at [email protected]. We value your trust and will do our best to address your inquiries promptly.
Thank you for being part of the Recipe Any Time community! Your trust is important to us, and we’re committed to keeping your information safe while you enjoy our delicious recipes. Happy cooking!
(Last updated: April 10, 2025)