Privacy Policy — Recipy
recipy.bevitalee.com
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: May 2025
Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Recipy (recipy.bevitalee.com) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you visit our website. Please read it carefully.
By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please stop using the site.
1. Who We Are
Recipy is a lifestyle and content blog covering recipes, travel, home and garden, tips, advice, stories, and more. Our website is located at recipy.bevitalee.com.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us through our Contact page.
2. What Information We Collect
We collect two types of information: information you give us voluntarily, and information collected automatically when you visit our site.
Information You Provide Voluntarily
- Name and email address — when you subscribe to our newsletter, leave a comment, or fill out a contact form.
- Your message or inquiry — when you reach out to us directly.
- Any other information you choose to share when interacting with us.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit Recipy, certain data is collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools, including:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring URL (how you found us)
- General geographic location (country or city level)
This data is collected in aggregate and is used to understand how our audience uses the site so we can improve our content and user experience.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate and improve the website and its content
- To respond to your questions, comments, or requests
- To send you newsletters or updates, if you have subscribed
- To analyze website traffic and user behavior through analytics tools
- To display relevant advertising (where applicable)
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
4. Cookies
Recipy uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies help us remember your preferences, understand how visitors use our site, and serve relevant content and ads.
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential cookies — Necessary for the website to function properly.
- Analytics cookies — Help us understand traffic patterns and user behavior (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Advertising cookies — Used to serve ads relevant to your interests (e.g., Google AdSense).
- Functional cookies — Remember your preferences and settings.
Your Cookie Choices
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect how the website functions. You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized data about how visitors interact with our site. This service is provided by Google LLC. Google may use this data in accordance with its own privacy policy.
For more information, visit: google.com/policies/privacy
6. Google AdSense & Advertising
We may display advertisements on our website through Google AdSense or similar advertising networks. These services use cookies to show ads based on your previous visits to our site and other websites on the internet.
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ad Settings or by visiting aboutads.info.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party advertisers.
7. Affiliate Links
Some content on Recipy contains affiliate links. When you click these links and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We do not collect any personal financial information through these links — all transactions are handled directly by the third-party retailer.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. Once you leave Recipy, we have no control over those sites and their privacy practices. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of every website you visit.
9. Email Newsletter
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your name and email address to send you updates, new content, and occasional promotions. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the Unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email we send you.
We do not share your email address with third parties for marketing purposes.
10. Children’s Privacy
Recipy is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
11. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
12. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. If you request deletion of your data, we will do so within a reasonable timeframe.
13. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access — Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- Correction — Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion — Request that we delete your personal data.
- Objection — Object to how we process your data.
- Withdrawal of consent — Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through our Contact page. We will respond within 30 days.
14. GDPR & CCPA Notice
For visitors in the European Union (GDPR): We process your data based on legitimate interest, consent, or contractual necessity. You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
For visitors in California (CCPA): You have the right to know what personal data we collect, to request deletion, and to opt out of the sale of your personal data. We do not sell personal data.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
16. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us through our Contact page at recipy.bevitalee.com.
We take your privacy seriously and will do our best to respond promptly and helpfully.
This Privacy Policy applies solely to recipy.bevitalee.com and does not cover any third-party websites, services, or platforms linked from our site.
