Welcome to Yolandarecipes! Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy governs your use of the website located at [www.yolandarecipes.com] (“Website”). It describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT AND HOW IS IT USED?
Information You Voluntarily Submit to the Website: We may collect personal information such as your name and email address. You may voluntarily submit information by leaving a comment, subscribing to our newsletter, or submitting a contact form. You can also create a user profile, which allows you to set a username and password. We store your username securely, but your password is not visible in our records.
Information We Collect from Others: We may receive information about you from other sources. You may link your Facebook, Instagram, and/or Google accounts to your user profile. If you link these accounts, we will receive your name, email address, and profile picture associated with those accounts. The Website uses the Facebook commenting system, so your profile picture will appear when you comment on a Website post.
Automatically-Collected Information: We automatically collect certain information about your device and your interaction with the Website. This includes your IP address, operating system type, browser type, referring website, pages you viewed, and dates/times of access. We may also collect information about your interactions with the Website, such as links clicked.
Cookies: We use cookies, which are small data files stored on your browser. Cookies may be session cookies, which expire when you close your browser, or persistent cookies, which remain on your browser until deleted. Cookies help us provide a personalized experience on the Website.
HOW YOUR INFORMATION MAY BE USED
We may use the information collected for the following purposes:
- To operate and maintain the Website.
- To create and manage your account, identify you as a user, and customize the Website for your account.
- To send you promotional information, such as newsletters. Each email promotion will include an opt-out link.
- To send you administrative communications, such as updates on policies or security alerts.
- To respond to your comments or inquiries.
- To provide user support.
- To track and measure advertising on the Website.
- To protect against unauthorized or illegal activity.
THIRD-PARTY USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
We may share your information with third parties when you explicitly authorize us to do so. Additionally, we use third-party service providers for various aspects of the Website. Each third-party service provider’s use of your information is governed by their privacy policies.
The Website currently uses the following third-party service providers:
- Google Analytics: Tracks Website usage and provides information such as referring websites and user actions. It captures your IP address, but no other personal information.
- Mailchimp: Used for email updates and newsletters. We store your name and email address for sending communications. Refer to Mailchimp’s privacy policy for more details.
- PushEngage: Sends push notifications through your browser, if you opt-in. Refer to PushEngage’s privacy policy for more details.
We do not share your personal information with other third-party applications at this time, but this list may change. Except when required by law, we will not sell, distribute, or reveal your email address or personal information without your consent. We may disclose personal information to third parties who acquire all or part of our business through a merger, consolidation, purchase of assets, or bankruptcy.
ANONYMOUS DATA
We may use anonymous data, which does not identify you alone or when combined with data from other sources. This data may be provided to third parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses. Examples include analytics data or information collected from cookies.
PUBLICLY VISIBLE INFORMATION
If you create a user profile or leave a comment, certain information may be publicly visible. To create a profile, you must choose a username and password and provide an email address. Your email address will not be public. You may also add an avatar, profile description, and website link. Users may see your username, avatar, profile description, and website information.
You may link your Facebook, Instagram, and Google accounts. Users will see your username, avatar, profile description, and website information.
COOKIES
The Website uses cookies to store preferences, record user-specific information, display ads, and customize content based on browser type or other information. Third-party services, such as Google Analytics, may also use cookies.
You can prevent cookies from being set by adjusting your browser settings, but this may limit your use of some Website features. You can also delete cookies at any time through your browser or other software.
ADVERTISING
Advertising and Affiliate Marketing: The Website is affiliated with CMI Marketing, Inc., d/b/a CafeMedia, for placing ads. CafeMedia collects and uses data for advertising purposes. To learn more about CafeMedia’s data usage, click here: www.cafemedia.com/publisher-advertising-privacy-policy.
Display Ads: We may use third-party ad companies to serve content and ads, using cookies. For more information and to opt-out, visit Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out.
Retargeting Ads: We may engage in remarketing with third-party companies like Google, Facebook, or Instagram to market the Website. These companies use cookies to show ads based on past visits to the Website.
Affiliate Program Participation: The Website may use affiliate links. Clicking an affiliate link may place a cookie on your browser to track sales for commission purposes. Yolandarecipes is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, which allows sites to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon.com. Customized links track referrals for commission.
Newsletters: You may subscribe to our newsletter, which may include tracking pixels to analyze the success of marketing campaigns. These pixels track email opens and clicks, allowing us to tailor future newsletters to your interests. This information is not shared with third parties.
RIGHTS RELATED TO YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
Opt-out: You can opt-out of future email communications by following the unsubscribe links in our emails or by contacting us at [email protected].
Access: You may access the personal information we hold about you by submitting a request to [email protected].
Amend: To amend or update your personal information, contact us at [email protected].
Forget: You may request the deletion of your personal data by contacting us at [email protected]. We may need to retain certain information for legal reasons or to complete transactions.
SENSITIVE PERSONAL INFORMATION
Do not submit sensitive personal information, such as social security numbers, race, political opinions, religious beliefs, health information, criminal background, or trade union memberships. Submitting such information is subject to this Privacy Policy.
CHILDREN’S INFORMATION
We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 16. If you believe we have such information, please contact us immediately at [email protected], and we will promptly remove it.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at [email protected].