Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us

Last updated: January 15, 2025

Privacy at a Glance

Here's how we handle your information at TheRandomRecipe

Minimal Data Collection

We only collect what we need to provide you with the best recipe experience.

Secure Storage

Your data is protected with industry-standard security measures.

Your Control

You can manage your preferences and delete your data at any time.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide:

  • • Recipe preferences and saved recipes
  • • Search queries and browsing behavior on our site
  • • Feedback and comments you submit
  • • Contact information if you reach out to us

Automatically Collected Information:

  • • Device information (browser type, operating system)
  • • Usage data (pages visited, time spent, features used)
  • • IP address and general location
  • • Cookies and similar tracking technologies
2. How We Use Your Information
  • Provide Services: Display recipes, save your preferences, and improve functionality
  • Personalization: Recommend recipes based on your interests and dietary preferences
  • Analytics: Understand how users interact with our site to improve performance
  • Communication: Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Security: Protect against spam, abuse, and security threats
  • Legal Compliance: Meet legal obligations and enforce our terms
3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information in these limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate (analytics, hosting, etc.)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights and safety
  • Business Transfers: In case of merger, sale, or other business transaction
  • Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information
4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies for:

  • • Remembering your recipe preferences and saved items
  • • Analyzing site traffic and user behavior
  • • Providing personalized recipe recommendations
  • • Ensuring site security and preventing abuse

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not work properly if disabled.

5. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
  • Objection: Object to processing for certain purposes
  • Restriction: Limit how we process your data
6. Data Security & Retention

Security Measures:

  • • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • • Regular security audits and updates
  • • Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel
  • • Secure hosting and backup systems

Data Retention:

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services or as required by law. You can request deletion of your data at any time.

7. Contact Us & Policy Changes

Contact Information:

If you have questions about this privacy policy or want to exercise your rights, contact us:

Policy Updates:

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We'll notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last updated" date.

Questions About Your Privacy?

We're here to help. Contact us if you have any questions about how we handle your data.