Effective Date: October 7, 2024
At Low-Carb Recipes (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your personal information when you visit our website, www.low-carbrecipes.com (the “Site”). By using our Site, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please do not use our Site.
1. Information We Collect
When you interact with our Site, we may collect various types of information, including:
1.1 Personal Information
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Name
- Email Address (e.g., when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us at [email protected])
- Any other information you choose to provide in contact forms, comments, or user-submitted content.
1.2 Non-Personal Information
We may also collect non-personal information automatically when you visit the Site, including:
- IP Address
- Browser Type and Version
- Device Type
- Pages Viewed and Time Spent on the Site
- Referral URL (how you arrived at our Site)
This information helps us improve the user experience, analyze trends, and manage the Site.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information for the following purposes:
- To Provide Content: Deliver and manage content, such as low-carb recipes, that you request or interact with on the Site.
- To Communicate with You: Respond to your inquiries, send newsletters (if you subscribe), and provide customer support.
- Site Improvement: Analyze how users engage with the Site to improve our recipes, design, and functionality.
- Marketing: Send you promotional materials or newsletters, provided you have opted in for such communications. You can unsubscribe at any time.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect non-personal information. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences, track user activity, and optimize our Site performance.
Types of cookies used:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the functioning of the Site.
- Analytical Cookies: Used to analyze how users interact with the Site (e.g., via Google Analytics).
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and improve your experience.
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features of the Site.
4. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party service providers to help us operate the Site or perform related services such as analytics or email distribution. These third parties may have access to personal information in connection with their services, but they are required to use it only for the purposes we have authorized.
Third-Party Providers We Work With:
- Google Analytics: Helps us understand how users interact with the Site and optimize content.
- Email Service Providers: Handle our newsletter subscriptions and email communications.
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights under applicable data protection laws, including:
- Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: If your information is incorrect or incomplete, you have the right to ask us to update it.
- Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information.
- Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from our newsletters or opt out of certain data collection activities, such as cookies.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
7. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at [email protected], and we will take appropriate action to remove the information.
8. Links to Third-Party Sites
Our Site may contain links to external websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to their site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external websites and recommend reviewing their privacy policies before submitting any personal information.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by updating the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
We are committed to resolving any privacy issues you may have, and we will respond promptly to any inquiries.
This Privacy Policy is designed to help you understand your rights and how we manage your personal information. By continuing to use our Site, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy. Thank you for trusting Low-Carb Recipes with your data!