Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 01, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to toprecipes (“we”, “our”, “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the personal information you provide when you visit or interact with our website at https://toprecipes.us (the “Site”). By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy, please contact us at contact@toprecipes.us.

2. Data Collection

We collect both personal and non‑personal information to provide a better user experience, improve our content, and comply with legal obligations. The categories of data we collect include:

Most of this information is collected automatically through server logs, cookies, and third‑party services (see Section 5). We only retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

3. Cookies & Similar Technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences, authenticate sessions, and gather analytics. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain for a defined period).

Types of cookies we use:

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through the cookie consent banner that appears when you first visit the Site. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.

4. Analytics (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Site. Google Analytics collects information such as:

This data helps us improve content, optimize navigation, and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. Google’s privacy policy is available here. You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt‑Out Browser Add‑on.

5. Email Subscriptions

Visitors can voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter to receive recipe updates, promotional offers, and site news. When you subscribe, we store your email address and any optional information you provide (e.g., first name). We use a reputable email service provider to manage these communications.

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link located at the bottom of each email. Unsubscribing removes your email address from our mailing list, though we may retain it for a short period to process the request.

6. Third‑Party Services

Our Site integrates with several third‑party platforms to enhance functionality and social sharing. These services may collect data about you when you interact with their widgets or links.

Pinterest

The Pinterest “Save” button allows you to pin recipes to your Pinterest boards. Pinterest may collect your IP address, device information, and the URL of the page you saved. Review Pinterest’s privacy policy here.

Instagram

Instagram embeds let you view our Instagram feed directly on the Site. Instagram (owned by Meta) may gather similar technical data and may place its own cookies. Their privacy policy is available here.

Facebook

The Facebook “Like” and “Share” buttons enable you to share recipes on Facebook. Facebook may receive your IP address, browser details, and the page URL. See Facebook’s data policy here.

We do not control the data practices of these third parties, and you should review their respective privacy policies for more information.

7. Advertising & Ezoic

We partner with Ezoic to display and optimize advertisements on the Site. Ezoic uses machine‑learning technology to serve ads that are most relevant to each visitor.

In order to personalize ads and improve user experience, Ezoic may collect the following information:

This data is processed in accordance with Ezoic’s own privacy policy, which you can read here. You can manage your advertising preferences through the cookie consent banner on our Site, where you may opt out of targeted advertising if you wish.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission, secure password hashing, and regular security audits.

No method of transmission over the internet is 100 % secure, however. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@toprecipes.us. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.

10. International Data Transfers

Our hosting providers and third‑party services may be located outside your country of residence, including in the United States. By using the Site, you consent to the transfer of your data to these jurisdictions, which may have different data‑protection standards. We rely on standard contractual clauses and other lawful mechanisms to ensure an adequate level of protection.

11. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone younger than 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or technology. When we make material changes, we will post a notice on the Site and update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

toprecipes
Email: contact@toprecipes.us
Website: https://toprecipes.us
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