GDPR & CCPA privacy policy

At MakerRecipes.com, we are dedicated to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data, in compliance with both the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

By visiting and using MakerRecipes.com, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

When you visit MakerRecipes.com, we may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Data: Information you provide when subscribing to our newsletter, commenting on posts, or contacting us. This may include your name, email address, or any other details you choose to share.
  • Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our site (e.g., pages visited, time spent on the site), typically collected via cookies and similar technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for the following purposes:

  • To send you our newsletter, new recipes, and promotional content (if you’ve subscribed).
  • To respond to your comments or inquiries.
  • To improve your browsing experience on MakerRecipes.com by personalizing content.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on our site. Cookies allow us to:

  • Understand how visitors interact with MakerRecipes.com.
  • Customize content and advertisements.
  • Analyze site performance.

You can manage cookies via your browser settings, but disabling them may affect the functionality of our site.

4. Your Rights Under GDPR (for EU Visitors)

As a visitor from the European Union, you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access: You can request access to your personal data.
  • Right to Rectification: You may ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal data (under certain conditions).
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You can ask us to restrict the processing of your personal data.
  • Right to Data Portability: You may request your personal data in a structured, commonly used format for transfer to another service.
  • Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data, including for direct marketing purposes.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

5. Your Rights Under CCPA (for California Residents)

If you are a resident of California, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to Know: You can request to know what personal information we have collected, used, and shared about you.
  • Right to Delete: You can request that we delete any personal data we have collected from you.
  • Right to Opt-Out: You can request to opt-out of the sale of your personal information. (Note: We do not sell your personal data.)
  • Non-Discrimination: You have the right to not be discriminated against for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

To make a request under CCPA, please email us at [email protected].

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. If you wish to have your data deleted, you can contact us to request erasure.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, please note that no method of internet transmission is 100% secure.

8. Third-Party Links

MakerRecipes.com may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, so please read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected here, with an updated date at the top of this page. Please review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your personal information.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights under GDPR or CCPA, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Last Updated: January 31, 2025