Privacy Policy

At Delica Recipes, we value your privacy and are committed to being transparent about how we handle your personal information. When we mention “Delica Recipes”, “we”, “us” or “our” in this Privacy Policy, we refer to the owner and operator of this Website. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and disclose information when you interact with our Website. By accessing or using our Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

We reserve the right to update or change this Privacy Policy at any time. Such changes will become effective immediately upon being posted on the Website. It is your responsibility to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Website after updates will constitute your acceptance of those changes.

1. Data You Provide

The personal information we collect depends on how you use our Website and what information you choose to provide. We may collect this information directly from you or through your use of our Website, including:

• Account Data. If you sign up for a DelicaRecipes.com account (“Account”), we will collect your name, email address, password, date of birth, profile information, saved recipes, subscription information, and any other information needed to set up your account.
• Inquiry Data. You may provide additional data when you contact us via forms, surveys, or email. This also includes details submitted when you subscribe to our newsletters or request support.
• Comments and Reviews. You may provide us with data when you write reviews or participate in discussion areas on our Website. Please note that anything you post publicly can be accessed and used by others, so please avoid sharing sensitive or private information in public spaces.

2. Automatically Collected Data

When you access or interact with our Website, we and our third-party service providers may automatically collect certain technical and usage data to help us understand how our Website is used, enhance functionality, improve performance, and provide you with a more personalized experience. This information may include:

• Device Data. Information about the device you use to access our Website, including the device type and model, operating system, browser type and version, Internet Protocol (IP) address, screen resolution, preferred language, time zone settings, and other identifiers such as browser ID or mobile device ID.
• Usage Data. Details of how you use our Website, such as the pages or content viewed, links clicked, mouse movements, scrolling, keystrokes, the route you take through the Website, time spent on each page, referring/exit URLs, access times, and error logs. This also includes information about your interactions with emails we send (e.g., whether they are opened and which links are clicked). We may use analytics services such as Google Analytics or similar tools to collect usage and diagnostic data.
• Profile Data. If you create an Account on our Website, we may link automatically collected data to your profile to personalize your experience, recommend content, or improve relevance. Preferences and inferred interests may also be derived from your behavior on the Website.
• Location Data. Your Internet Protocol (IP) address, which may allow us or our service providers to infer your approximate geographic location (e.g., country, city, or region). We may also use this data to offer localized content or services based on your location.
• Cookie Data. We use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and other tracking technologies to collect and store information on your device. These technologies help us remember your preferences, understand how you interact with our content, personalize content and advertisements, and measure advertising effectiveness.
• Advertising Data. If you interact with advertising content on our Website, we and our advertising partners may collect data such as ad impressions, clicks, and engagement metrics. This includes cookie IDs or device identifiers (e.g., Google Advertising ID or Apple IDFA) that help deliver personalized ads and measure their performance.
• Embedded Content and Social Sharing. Our Website includes embedded content from YouTube and social sharing buttons for platforms such as Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. These third parties may collect data about your interactions, including your IP address, device type, and browser information.
• Aggregated Data. We may aggregate or anonymize the data we collect to generate statistical insights, such as the number of visitors to a particular page or general usage trends. Aggregated data does not identify you personally.

3. Data From Other Sources

In some cases, we receive personal information from third parties and may combine it with the data we collect directly or automatically through your use of our Website. These third-party sources may include:

• Advertising Partners. We may receive information from companies we collaborate with, such as partners who promote their products or services through our Website or who assist us in delivering ads, conducting analytics, or measuring marketing campaign performance (e.g., impressions, bounce rates, audience characteristics).
• Social Media Platforms. When you engage with our content on platforms like Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok – for example, by liking, following, commenting, or logging in via a social account – we may receive profile details or other information you’ve made available based on your settings. This helps us enhance user engagement, customize advertising, and better understand audience demographics. You can control what data is shared with third parties by reviewing and adjusting your social media privacy settings.

4. Data Usage

We may process the personal data we collect for a variety of purposes, including:

• Providing and Managing Our Services. This involves managing your user account and login credentials, responding to your inquiries, feedback, or support requests, and sending account-related communications. We also save your preferences, such as saved recipes, and organize your participation in surveys, promotions, giveaways, events, or other user engagement activities.
• Personalizing Your Experience. To improve your experience, we may personalize the content, features, and suggestions you see across our Website. By analyzing your interactions, such as viewed pages, liked content, or time spent on specific topics, we aim to tailor recommendations, highlight relevant material, and reduce repetitive or irrelevant content.
• Marketing Purposes. We may use your data to inform you about product updates, new features, special offers, or other relevant content. We may also use your data to help deliver targeted promotional messages or advertisements from us or our advertising partners.
• Improving Our Services. We use collected data to monitor and improve the performance, stability, and usability of our Website. This includes analyzing usage trends, diagnosing technical issues, and conducting research to better understand our audience. These insights help us make informed decisions about future updates or feature development.
• Legal Compliance and Security. We may process personal information to comply with applicable legal requirements, respond to lawful requests from authorities, or protect our rights and those of our users. This also includes using data to detect, investigate, and prevent fraud, abuse, or security threats. In the event of a business transaction, such as a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred or disclosed as part of the process.

5. Data Disclosure

Your personal data will remain with us, but in certain situations, we may disclose it as outlined below or elsewhere in this Privacy Policy:

• Business Partners. We may disclose your data to third-party vendors, consultants, and other service providers who process it on our behalf while performing services such as analytics, research, marketing, and financial services.
• Advertising Partners. We may allow advertising partners to collect data from our Website to help us customize your experience and to better tailor the services, products, marketing, and advertising available on our Website and on their third-party sites.
• During Business Changes. In the event of a business sale, merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, or similar situation, your personal information may be part of the transferred assets.
• Legal Obligations. We might have to disclose your personal data if legally required, such as in response to a court order or law enforcement request. We will only share your data under these circumstances if we genuinely believe it is required by applicable law.

6. Data Storing And Security

Your personal data is kept only for the duration necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. To determine the appropriate retention period, we assess factors such as the quantity, nature, and sensitivity of the personal data, as well as any applicable legal requirements. We may anonymize your personal data for research or statistical purposes, ensuring it can no longer identify you.

Your personal information may be stored, processed, and transferred to countries outside of your country of residence, including but not limited to the United States and any other jurisdictions where we or our third-party service providers operate and maintain facilities. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your jurisdiction and may not provide the same level of protection for your personal information.

We implement a combination of administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal data from accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized access, disclosure, or use. While we strive to maintain the highest levels of security, it is important to understand that no system can guarantee absolute protection against all potential threats. We continuously work to enhance our security infrastructure and adapt to evolving risks to keep your information safe.

7. Managing Your Data

You may manage your personal information in the following ways:

• Access, Modification, or Deletion. You have the right to access your personal information, request the correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data, or request the deletion of your personal information. To keep your information secure, we may take reasonable steps to verify your identity before processing such requests. To make such a request, please reach out to us using the contact details provided below.
• Email Preferences. If you no longer wish to receive our newsletters, you can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link located at the bottom of each email. Please note that you cannot opt out of essential administrative emails related to your account, if you have created one.
• Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies. You have the ability to control and manage how cookies and other tracking technologies are used through your browser or device settings. Depending on your browser or device, you may be able to: receive notifications when a cookie is set, allowing you to decide whether to accept or reject it; disable or delete existing cookies; automatically reject all cookies or certain types of cookies; disable or limit other tracking technologies, such as pixel tags or device identifiers. You can find more information by reviewing your browser or device settings and related documentation. Please note that restricting the use of tracking technologies may impact the functionality and performance of our Website and may limit your ability to access certain features or personalized content.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for, and must not be used by, children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect, solicit, or process personal information from children under this age. By using our services, you confirm that you are at least 16 years of age or the minimum age of digital consent in your jurisdiction.

If you are a parent or legal guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us immediately using the contact details provided below. We will take prompt steps to investigate and delete any such information as required by applicable law.

9. Contact Us

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, you can contact us by email at [email protected].