Effective Date: September 2nd, 2024
At HourlyRecipes.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled safely and responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the measures we take to protect your privacy when you use our website.
1. Information We Collect
1.1. Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you provide to us directly, such as when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter.
- Participate in surveys, contests, or promotions.
- Contact us for customer support.
This information may include, but is not limited to:
- Email address.
- Mailing address.
- Phone number.
1.2. Non-Personal Information
We may also collect non-personal information automatically when you use our website, such as:
- IP address.
- Browser type.
- Operating system.
- Device information.
- Pages viewed and time spent on our website.
- Referral source (e.g., how you arrived at our site).
2. How We Use Your Information
HourlyRecipes.com uses the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Providing and Improving Our Services:
- To deliver the recipes, content, and services you request
- To personalize your experience on our website
- To improve our website, offerings, and user experience
- Communication:
- To send you updates, newsletters, and promotional materials (you may opt-out of receiving these communications at any time)
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Analytics and Research:
- To analyze website usage and improve our offerings
- To conduct research and gather feedback to enhance our services
- Legal Compliance and Security:
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and that of our users
3. Sharing Your Information
HourlyRecipes.com does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following situations:
3.1. Service Providers
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users, such as:
- Hosting providers.
- Email service providers.
- These service providers are obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which it was provided.
3.2. Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to legal process, such as a court order or subpoena.
3.3. Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of HourlyRecipes.com, your information may be transferred as part of the business assets. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
HourlyRecipes.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us understand how you use our site and improve your experience.
4.1. Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
- Functional Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features.
- Targeting Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver relevant ads and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
4.2. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
5. Security
We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement a variety of security measures to protect it. These measures include encryption, secure servers, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
6.1. Access and Correction
You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and to request corrections if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
6.2. Deletion
You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
6.3. Opt-Out
You have the right to opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time.
6.4. Data Portability
You have the right to request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
8. Children’s Privacy
HourlyRecipes.com is not intended for use by children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the effective date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at: [email protected] or at our contact form.
Thank you for trusting HourlyRecipes.com with your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing a safe, enjoyable experience on our website.
