Last Updated: November 3, 2024
Privacy Policy for Tastique Recipes
Introduction
Welcome to Tastique Recipes (“we,” “our,” “us”). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and share information when you visit our website https://tastiquerecipes.com (the “Website”) and use our services. By using our Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy, which are designed to comply with applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant regulations. Our Website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13.
1. Information We Collect
- Personal Information: When you contact us via our Contact Form or subscribe to our updates, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide.
- Usage Data: We automatically collect data on how you interact with our Website. This includes your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behavior. We use tools such as Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager to gather this information.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Respond to inquiries and improve our services.
- Analyze user interactions to enhance user experience.
- Deliver personalized content and advertisements (if applicable).
3. 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. Advertising and Cookies
Cookies are small files stored on your device when you visit our Website. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Collect data on Website traffic and usage patterns (e.g., through Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager).
- Enhance your experience by remembering preferences.
Google Advertising Cookies
- Third-Party Vendors: Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on users’ previous visits to our Website and other sites.
- Google’s Use of Cookies: Google’s advertising cookies enable it and its partners to serve ads based on visits to Tastique Recipes and/or other sites on the Internet.
- Opting Out of Personalized Advertising: You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Additionally, you may visit www.aboutads.info to opt out of third-party vendors’ use of cookies for personalized advertising.
Opting Out of Analytics Tracking: To prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
Opting Out of All Cookies: You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. For more information on how to manage cookies, visit All About Cookies.
Other Third-Party Vendors and Ad Networks
If we permit other third-party vendors or ad networks to place ads on our site, these vendors may also use cookies and other tracking technologies. You may visit their websites to learn more about their practices and opt-out options.
5. Third-Party Services and Data Sharing
We use third-party services such as Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager for data collection and analysis. These services may collect information sent by your browser or device when you visit our Website.
6. Your Data Choices
You have the option to control how cookies and tracking technologies are used on our Website:
Manage Cookie Preferences: Use the cookie banner on our Website to accept or decline certain types of cookies.
Browser Settings: Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. For instructions, visit All About Cookies.
Advertising Preferences: Opt out of personalized advertising through Google Ads Settings or www.aboutads.info.
Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on to disable analytics tracking.
Global Privacy Controls (GPC): If supported by your browser, activate GPC to send a “do not sell or share my data” signal automatically.
Our Website uses a cookie consent banner to help you manage your preferences for different types of cookies and tracking technologies.
7. Data Security
We prioritize safeguarding your data using industry-standard security practices. These include:
- Encryption: All data transmitted between your browser and our Website is secured using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption.
- Access Controls: Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only.
- Regular Monitoring: Our systems are regularly monitored for vulnerabilities and threats.
- Data Minimization: We collect and retain only the data necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.
While we implement these measures to protect your data, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security. If you suspect a data breach or have concerns about your information, please contact us immediately at contact@tastiquerecipes.com.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have specific rights under applicable privacy laws, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Union and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents. These rights may include:
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under this age. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete such information promptly. If you believe that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at contact@tastiquerecipes.com.
10. Legal Basis for Data Processing
We process personal data under the following legal bases, as required by the GDPR and similar regulations:
- Consent: When you have given explicit consent to the processing of your data (e.g., subscribing to updates).
- Contract: When processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you.
- Legal Obligation: When we are required to comply with a legal obligation.
- Legitimate Interest: When processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided these are not overridden by your rights.
11. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, legal obligations, or service offerings. Please review this page periodically for updates, and refer to the “Last Updated” date to see recent revisions.
Contact Us
For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us at contact@tastiquerecipes.com or through our Contact Form.