At recipesbylucy.com, accessible via https://www.recipesbylucy.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains the types of personal information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding the information you provide to us.
1. Information We Collect
We collect both personal and non-personal information in the following ways:
1.1 Personal Information You Provide
You may voluntarily provide us with personal information when interacting with our website. This includes:
- Submitting a contact form
- Signing up for our newsletter
- Commenting on a post
The personal information collected may include:
- Name
- Email address
1.2 Non-Personal Information Collected Automatically
As you browse our website, we may automatically collect non-personal data such as:
- Browser type and version
- Device type (mobile or desktop)
- IP address
- Time spent on our website
- Referring website or link
- Pages viewed
This data helps us analyze user behavior and improve the functionality of our site.
2. Use of Cookies
recipesbylucy.com uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files placed on your device that help us:
Understand user behavior and optimize website functionality
Provide relevant advertisements based on your interests
Analyze website traffic and improve content
You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings, but doing so may affect certain site features.
3. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used for the following purposes:
- To improve user experience – We use feedback and analytics to enhance our website.
- To personalize your experience – Showing you relevant content, ads, and recommendations.
- To communicate with you – Sending newsletters, responding to inquiries, and providing updates.
- To manage ads and analytics – Working with third-party services for targeted advertising and performance analysis.
4. Advertising & Analytics Services
We work with third-party services, including Ezoic and Google AdSense, to serve relevant ads and analyze website traffic.
4.1 Ezoic Services
This website uses the services of Ezoic Inc. (“Ezoic”), including to manage third-party interest-based advertising. Ezoic may employ a variety of technologies on this website, including tools to serve content, display advertisements and enable advertising to visitors of this website, which may utilize first and third-party cookies.
A cookie is a small text file sent to your device by a web server that enables the website to remember information about your browsing activity. First-party cookies are created by the site you are visiting, while third-party cookies are set by domains other than the one you’re visiting. Ezoic and our partners may place third-party cookies, tags, beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to monitor interactions with advertisements and optimize ad targeting. Please note that disabling cookies may limit access to certain content and features on the website, and rejecting cookies does not eliminate advertisements but will result in non-personalized advertising. You can find more information about cookies and how to manage them here.
The following information may be collected, used, and stored in a cookie when serving personalized ads:
- IP address
- Operating system type and version
- Device type
- Language preferences
- Web browser type
- Email (in a hashed or encrypted form)
Ezoic and its partners may use this data in combination with information that has been independently collected to deliver targeted advertisements across various platforms and websites. Ezoic’s partners may also gather additional data, such as unique IDs, advertising IDs, geolocation data, usage data, device information, traffic data, referral sources, and interactions between users and websites or advertisements, to create audience segments for targeted advertising across different devices, browsers, and apps. You can find more information about interest-based advertising and how to manage them here.
You can view Ezoic’s privacy policy here, or for additional information about Ezoic’s advertising and other partners, you can view Ezoic’s advertising partners here.
4.2 Google AdSense
Google AdSense serves targeted ads based on your browsing behavior. You can opt out of personalized ads by visiting Google Ad Settings. Learn more in Google’s Privacy Policy.
5. Data Security
We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal data. However, while we strive to safeguard your information, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure.
6. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or share your personal data with third parties, except in the following cases:
- Third-Party Service Providers: Trusted partners like Ezoic and Google AdSense help us manage ads and analytics.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose your data if required by law, such as in response to a court order or legal request.
7. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a user within the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights regarding your personal data, including:
Right to Access – Request a copy of your data
Right to Rectification – Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
Right to Erasure – Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)
Right to Object – Object to processing in certain circumstances (e.g., marketing)
Right to Data Portability – Request transfer of your data to another service
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted here with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page regularly.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
By using recipesbylucy.com, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.