Privacy Policy for Worldly Recipes
Effective Date: May 12, 2025
Worldly Recipes (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at [www.worldlyrecipe.com] (the “Site”), use our services, or interact with us in any other way. Please read this Policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your information.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information from you when you use our Site, subscribe to our newsletters, engage with our content, or contact us directly. The types of data we collect include:
A. Personal Information You Provide
- Contact Information: Full name, email address, postal address, phone number.
- Account Details: Username, password, profile preferences.
- User-Generated Content: Comments, reviews, recipe submissions, messages.
- Newsletter Subscriptions: Preferences for receiving emails or recipe updates.
- Contests & Surveys: Responses, preferences, and submitted materials.
- Purchases (if applicable): Billing/shipping address, payment info (processed securely via third-party processors).
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you use the Site, we may automatically collect data such as:
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, device ID, operating system.
- Usage Data: Page views, clicks, scrolls, referral sources, and time on site.
- Cookies & Tracking Technologies: See Section 6 for details.
C. Information from Third Parties
We may obtain additional information from:
- Social media platforms (if you interact with us via Facebook, Instagram, etc.).
- Marketing and advertising partners.
- Public databases and affiliate networks.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain the Site and its content.
- Personalize your experience (e.g., recommended recipes based on prior views).
- Send newsletters, updates, promotional messages, and alerts.
- Respond to questions, comments, or support requests.
- Administer contests, giveaways, or surveys.
- Analyze and improve our content and user experience.
- Ensure the security and integrity of our Site.
- Comply with applicable laws and legal obligations.
We may also use your information for other purposes disclosed at the time of collection or with your consent.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share it with:
A. Service Providers and Partners
- Web hosting, analytics (e.g., Google Analytics), email distribution, customer support, and marketing services.
B. Advertising Partners
- To serve personalized ads (based on your consent or legal basis under applicable law).
- This includes Google Ads, Meta Ads, and other third-party networks.
C. Affiliates
- If you purchase products through affiliate links, we may share limited data with affiliate partners to track commissions.
D. Legal Compliance and Protection
- In response to legal requests (e.g., subpoenas), or to protect our rights, users, and property.
E. Business Transfers
- If we merge, sell, or transfer some or all of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
4. Your Privacy Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including:
- Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate data.
- Deletion: Request we delete your data (“right to be forgotten”).
- Objection or Restriction: Limit how we use your data.
- Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format.
To exercise these rights, email us at [email protected] or use the contact form on our website. We may need to verify your identity before processing requests.
5. Email Communications and Opt-Out
You can unsubscribe from our newsletters or marketing emails at any time by:
- Clicking the “Unsubscribe” link in the email footer.
- Emailing us at [email protected] with the subject line “Unsubscribe”.
Note: Even if you opt out of promotional emails, you may still receive non-promotional messages such as account or legal notices.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, understand site usage, and deliver targeted advertising.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential: Required for site functionality.
- Analytics: Help us understand how users interact with our content.
- Functionality: Store user preferences.
- Advertising: Show you relevant ads based on your behavior.
You can control or delete cookies via your browser settings. For more detailed guidance, visit www.aboutcookies.org.
7. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary for:
- Providing the services.
- Fulfilling legal, accounting, or reporting obligations.
- Supporting internal research and business operations.
You may request deletion at any time, subject to legal exceptions.
8. Security Measures
We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no internet transmission is ever fully secure. Use strong passwords and log out of shared devices.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we learn we’ve collected personal data from a child without parental consent, we’ll delete it immediately.
10. Links to Other Websites
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., affiliate partners, social media). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
11. International Data Transfers
If you are accessing our Site from outside the United States, please be aware your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where privacy laws may differ.
12. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The revised Policy will be posted on this page with a new “Effective Date.” Your continued use of the Site means you accept those changes.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at:
Worldly Recipes
Email: [[email protected]]
Website: [www.worldlyrecipe.com]
