Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 2, 2025

Hello, and welcome to SpreadRecipes.com! I’m Soukaina, the creator of this blog, where I share my love for American recipes with a Moroccan twist. Your privacy matters to me, and I’m committed to being transparent about how I collect, use, and protect your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains everything you need to know. Let’s get started.

1. Who I Am

I’m Soukaina, the sole operator of SpreadRecipes.com, a blog dedicated to recipes and cooking inspiration. I’m based in New York, and I’m the data controller responsible for any personal information collected on this site. If you have questions, you can reach me at [email protected] or through the Contact Us page.

2. What Information I Collect and Why

I collect some information to make your experience on SpreadRecipes.com better and to keep the site running smoothly. Here’s what I might collect and why:

  • Information You Provide:
  • Comments: If you leave a comment on a recipe post, I collect your name, email address, and message to display your comment and respond if needed.
  • Contact Forms/Emails: If you reach out via a form or email, I collect your name, email, and message to reply to your inquiry.
  • Newsletter Sign-Ups (if applicable): If you subscribe to a newsletter, I collect your email address to send you updates, recipes, and tips.
  • Information Collected Automatically:
  • Cookies and Tracking: I use cookies to improve your experience, analyze traffic, and serve ads. This might include your IP address, browser type, device info, pages visited, and time spent on the site. See my Cookie Policy for more details.
  • Analytics: Tools like Google Analytics help me understand how you use the site like which recipes you love most. This collects data such as your IP address and browsing behavior.
  • Advertising: Through Google AdSense, third-party cookies may collect data to show you personalized ads based on your interests.
  • Why I Collect This:
  • To make the site work properly and improve your experience.
  • To respond to your comments or inquiries.
  • To send you newsletters (if you’ve signed up).
  • To understand site usage and create better content.
  • To display relevant ads, which help keep SpreadRecipes.com free.

3. How I Use Your Information

I use your information to:

  • Run and maintain SpreadRecipes.com like ensuring the site loads quickly and works on your device.
  • Respond to your comments, emails, or questions.
  • Send you newsletters or updates (if you’ve subscribed).
  • Analyze how visitors use the site to improve content and user experience.
  • Show you ads through partners like Google AdSense, which helps fund the blog.

I’ll never use your information for purposes beyond what’s described here without your permission.

4. Who I Share Your Information With

I don’t sell your information period. But I do work with trusted third parties to keep the site running. Here’s who might access your data:

  • Service Providers:
  • Google Analytics: For site traffic analysis. See their Privacy Policy.
  • Google AdSense: For displaying ads. They may use cookies to personalize ads based on your browsing habits.
  • Hosting Provider: My web host may store data like IP addresses as part of site operations.
  • Email/Newsletter Services (if applicable): If you sign up for a newsletter, a service like Mailchimp might process your email.
  • Legal Obligations: I may share information if required by law like in response to a court order or to protect the safety and rights of SpreadRecipes.com and its users.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

I use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site usage, and serve ads. When you first visit, you’ll see a cookie consent pop-up where you can choose your preferences. You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. For more details, check out my Cookie Policy.

6. Your Choices and Rights

You have control over your information. Here’s what you can do:

  • Cookies: Accept, decline, or customize cookie settings via the consent pop-up or your browser.
  • Newsletters: Unsubscribe anytime using the link in any email (if applicable).
  • Ads: Opt out of personalized ads through Google’s Ad Settings or the Network Advertising Initiative’s opt-out page.

If you’re in certain regions, you may have additional rights:

  • California (CCPA): You can request to know what data I collect, ask me to delete it, or opt out of any “sale” of your data (I don’t sell data, but some ad practices may be considered a “sale” under CCPA).
  • EU/EEA (GDPR): You can access, correct, delete, or restrict your data, object to processing, or request data portability. See my GDPR Privacy Policy for details.

To exercise these rights, email me at [email protected]. I’ll respond within 30 days (or 45 days for CCPA requests, if additional time is needed).

7. How I Protect Your Information

I take steps to keep your data safe like using secure hosting, keeping my software updated, and limiting access to your information. However, no online platform is completely secure, so I can’t guarantee absolute protection. If a data breach occurs, I’ll notify affected users and authorities as required by law.

8. How Long I Keep Your Information

I only keep your data as long as necessary:

  • Comments: Kept indefinitely unless you request deletion.
  • Contact Form/Emails: Kept for 1 year after our last interaction, then deleted.
  • Analytics Data: Google Analytics retains data for up to 26 months.
  • Ad Data: Managed by Google AdSense see their retention policies.
  • Newsletter Data: Kept until you unsubscribe, then deleted within 30 days.

9. International Data Transfers

I’m based in [Your U.S. City/State], so your data may be transferred to and stored in the United States. The U.S. may have different data protection laws than your country. I use trusted service providers (like Google) that follow strict privacy standards, and I rely on safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses for international transfers, especially for EU/EEA users.

10. Children’s Privacy

SpreadRecipes.com isn’t intended for children under 13 (or 16 in the EU/EEA). I don’t knowingly collect data from children under these ages. If I learn I’ve collected such data, I’ll delete it immediately. If you’re a parent or guardian and believe your child has shared data, please contact me.

11. Updates to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in laws, technology, or how I run the blog. I’ll update the “Last Updated” date at the top, and for significant changes, I’ll notify you via a site notice or email (if I have your address). Check back here to stay in the loop.

12. Contact Me

Questions about this Privacy Policy? I’d love to help. Reach out at [your contact email] or through the Contact Us page. Let’s keep your data safe while we cook up something delicious together!

For additional legal disclaimers, you can also review our Disclaimer.