Effective Date: January 22, 2026
Last Updated: January 22, 2026
Look, we get it—nobody loves reading privacy policies. But we take your privacy seriously, so we’ve written this in plain English to explain exactly what information we collect, why we collect it, and how we protect it.
Who We Are
Recipetsy (“we,” “us,” “our”) operates recipetsy.com, a food blog dedicated to quick and easy recipes for busy families. We’re based in the United States and committed to protecting your personal information.
Contact Us About Privacy: admin@recipetsy.com
Information We Collect
Information You Give Us Directly
When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect:
- Your email address
- Your first name (if you provide it)
- Recipe preferences (if you choose to share them)
When you comment on recipes, we collect:
- Your name
- Your email address
- The content of your comment
- Your IP address (for spam prevention)
When you contact us, we collect:
- Your email address
- Your name
- Whatever information you share in your message
Information We Collect Automatically
When you visit recipetsy.com, we automatically collect:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages you visit and time spent on each page
- Referring website
- Cookie data (see our Cookies section below)
Why we collect this: To understand how people use our site, which recipes are most popular, and how to improve your experience. In simple terms, this helps us know if our 15-minute pasta recipe is more popular than our one-pot chicken dish.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Provide our services: When you subscribe to our newsletter, we use your email to send you new recipes, cooking tips, and updates. That’s it.
Improve your experience: If you tell us you love vegetarian recipes, we might send you more vegetarian content. We use site usage data to figure out what’s working and what’s not.
Respond to you: When you email us with questions about a recipe, we use your email to respond (usually within 24-48 hours).
Prevent spam and abuse: We use IP addresses and email verification to keep spam bots from cluttering our comment sections.
Comply with legal obligations: If legally required, we may need to share information with authorities. We’ll fight this if we can, and we’ll notify you unless prohibited by law.
We will NEVER:
- Sell your email address to third parties
- Spam you with unrelated promotions
- Share your personal information for marketing purposes
- Send you emails you didn’t sign up for
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For our EU visitors, we process your personal data under these legal bases:
- Consent: When you subscribe to our newsletter or submit comments
- Legitimate interests: To improve our website, analyze traffic, and provide better content
- Legal obligations: When required to comply with applicable laws
Data Protection & Security
We take security seriously:
How we protect your data:
- SSL encryption for all data transmission (that’s the lock icon in your browser)
- Secure servers with regular security updates
- Limited employee access to personal data
- Regular security audits and monitoring
- Password-protected admin areas
- Encrypted database storage
What we DON’T do:
- Store credit card information (we don’t sell anything directly)
- Share passwords in plain text (they’re always encrypted)
- Access your data without legitimate reason
Being real with you: No system is 100% secure. We do our absolute best, but we can’t guarantee absolute security. If we ever experience a data breach that affects your information, we’ll notify you immediately.
Your Rights (GDPR/CCPA Compliant)
You have rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access
You can request a copy of all personal data we have about you. Email admin@recipetsy.com with “DATA ACCESS REQUEST” in the subject line. We’ll respond within 30 days with a complete file.
Right to Correction
Found a typo in your name? Want to update your email? Just email us at admin@recipetsy.com and we’ll fix it immediately.
Right to Deletion (“Right to be Forgotten”)
Want us to delete all your information? Email admin@recipetsy.com with “DELETE MY DATA” in the subject line. Within 30 days, we’ll:
- Remove you from our email list
- Delete your account information
- Anonymize your comments (we’ll remove your name and email but keep the comment content)
Exception: We may need to keep some records for legal compliance (like financial records), but we’ll delete everything we legally can.
Right to Data Portability
You can request your data in a machine-readable format. We’ll send you a CSV file with all your information.
Right to Object
You can object to how we process your data. Email us, and we’ll discuss your concerns and make changes where possible.
Right to Withdraw Consent
You can unsubscribe from our newsletter anytime by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email, or by emailing admin@recipetsy.com.
Cookies & Tracking
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites remember your preferences. Think of them like a bookmark that helps us remember you prefer vegetarian recipes.
Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Required):
- Session management (keeping you logged in)
- Security features (preventing spam)
- Basic site functionality
Analytics Cookies (Optional):
- Google Analytics: Helps us understand which recipes are popular, how long people spend on our site, and where our traffic comes from
- We’ve configured Google Analytics to anonymize IP addresses and respect “Do Not Track” signals
Functionality Cookies (Optional):
- Remembering your recipe preferences
- Keeping track of recipes you’ve saved
- Storing your comment name so you don’t retype it every time
How to Control Cookies
Browser settings: You can block cookies entirely through your browser settings. Fair warning: this might break some site functionality.
Opt-out of Google Analytics: Visit Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Do Not Track: We respect “Do Not Track” browser settings for optional cookies.
Third-Party Services
We work with these trusted partners:
Email Service (Mailchimp/ConvertKit)
What they do: Manage our email newsletter What they collect: Your email address, name, subscription preferences Their privacy policy: [Link to their privacy policy] Why we use them: They’re industry leaders in email security and deliverability
Analytics (Google Analytics)
What they do: Track website traffic and user behavior What they collect: Anonymous usage data, demographics, interests Their privacy policy: Google Privacy Policy Why we use them: To understand what content you love and what needs improvement Note: We’ve configured Google Analytics to anonymize IP addresses
Comment System (Disqus/Native)
What they do: Manage recipe comments and discussions What they collect: Name, email, comment content, IP address Their privacy policy: [Link to privacy policy] Why we use them: To facilitate community discussion while preventing spam
Advertising (Google AdSense – if applicable)
What they do: Display ads on our site What they collect: Browsing behavior, interests for ad targeting Their privacy policy: Google Privacy Policy How to opt out: Visit Google Ad Settings
Important: These third-party services have their own privacy policies. We choose partners carefully, but we can’t control their practices.
Children’s Privacy
Recipetsy.com is intended for adults. We don’t knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you’re a parent and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at admin@recipetsy.com and we’ll delete it promptly.
International Data Transfers
Our servers are located in the United States. If you’re accessing recipetsy.com from outside the US, your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.
For EU visitors: We comply with GDPR requirements for international data transfers and use standard contractual clauses with our service providers.
Data Retention
How long we keep your data:
- Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe, then we delete your data within 30 days
- Comments: Indefinitely (they’re part of our recipe discussions), but we’ll anonymize on request
- Contact inquiries: 2 years for customer service purposes
- Analytics data: Google Analytics automatically deletes data after 26 months
- Server logs: 90 days for security purposes
Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
California residents have additional rights:
Right to Know: Request disclosure of personal information we’ve collected Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the “sale” of personal information (Note: We don’t sell personal information) Right to Non-Discrimination: We won’t discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise these rights, email admin@recipetsy.com with “CCPA REQUEST” in the subject line.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We update this policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we’ll:
- Update the “Last Updated” date at the top
- Send an email notification to newsletter subscribers
- Post a notice on our website for 30 days
We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us About Privacy
Questions, concerns, or want to exercise your privacy rights?
Email: admin@recipetsy.com
Subject Line: “PRIVACY INQUIRY”
Response Time: Within 72 hours
For data access, deletion, or correction requests, please include:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Specific request details
- Any relevant account information
We take privacy seriously and will work with you to address any concerns.
Recipetsy
admin@recipetsy.com
Last Updated: January 22, 2026