Privacy Policy | Epic Meal Recipes

At Epic Meal Recipes, we value your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose your personal data when you visit or use our website, https://www.epicmealrecipes.com (“Site”). By accessing or using our Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information in connection with the services we provide, including:

Personal Data: Information that can be used to identify you personally, such as your name, email address, etc.
Usage Data: Information automatically collected when you use our Site, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and other browsing activities.
Cookies: Small text files placed on your device that help us enhance your experience, track website traffic, and display personalized ads.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

To provide, operate, and maintain our Site and services.
To improve and personalize your experience on the Site.
To communicate with you, including sending updates, newsletters, and promotional materials (with your consent, if applicable).
To monitor and analyze usage patterns and site performance to enhance our services.
To comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes.

3. How We Share Your Data

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

Service Providers: Third-party companies that perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting, analytics, and email marketing services.
Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal data may be transferred as part of the transaction.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal data to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, or prevent fraud or other illegal activities.

4. Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google may collect and use information about your visits to our Site and other sites to serve personalized ads. This information is collected via cookies and web beacons.

You can control your ad preferences through Google Ads Settings and opt out of personalized ads if you wish.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information. This helps us improve your experience on our Site and serve relevant ads. Cookies may be placed on your device by us or third-party service providers like Google.

You can manage your cookie preferences by adjusting the settings in your browser. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of the Site.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. Once the data is no longer needed, we will delete it or anonymize it.

7. Security of Your Data

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe that your personal data has been processed in violation of applicable laws.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under 13, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will post the updated policy on this page and update the “Last Updated” date at the top of the page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.