Privacy-Policy

Privacy-Policy for SparklingRecipes.com

Effective Date: December 6, 2024

At SparklingRecipes.com, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website. By using SparklingRecipes.com, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

Ezoic Services

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.

1. Information We Collect

When you interact with SparklingRecipes.com, we may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information:

  • When you subscribe to our newsletter, leave a comment, or contact us, you may provide your name, email address, or other details.

Non-Personal Information:

  • We may collect non-identifiable information, such as browser type, IP address, device type, and browsing behavior through cookies and similar technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected on SparklingRecipes.com to:

  • Provide you with recipes, blog updates, and cooking inspiration.
  • Respond to your inquiries, comments, or customer service requests.
  • Improve our website, content, and user experience.
  • Send occasional newsletters, promotions, or special offers (you can opt out at any time).
  • Analyze website traffic and engagement to enhance our services.

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal data with third parties unless required by law or for essential site functionality.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

SparklingRecipes.com uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us:

  • Understand and save your preferences for future visits.
  • Analyze website traffic and user behavior to enhance our services.
  • Provide relevant advertisements and promotions based on your interests.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect certain website functionalities.

4. Third-Party Services

To enhance the experience on SparklingRecipes.com, we may use trusted third-party services, such as:

  • Google Analytics – to track website traffic and user engagement.
  • Email marketing platforms – to send newsletters and updates.

These third-party services may collect and use your data according to their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies for more information.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of data transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

6. Your Privacy Rights

As a user of SparklingRecipes.com, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you.
  • Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Opt out of marketing emails and promotional messages.
  • Request data deletion, subject to legal or operational obligations.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

7. Links to External Sites

SparklingRecipes.com may contain links to third-party websites. Please note:

  • We are not responsible for the privacy policies of external sites.
  • We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before sharing any personal information.

8. Children’s Privacy

SparklingRecipes.com is intended for general audiences and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or website improvements. These updates ensure that our policies remain transparent, compliant, and aligned with the latest privacy standards and security measures.

Whenever we make modifications to this Privacy Policy, we will post the updated version on this page, along with a revised effective date at the top. In some cases, if the changes are significant, we may also notify you through additional means, such as an email update or a notice on our website.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By continuing to use SparklingRecipes.com after any changes are published, you acknowledge and agree to the revised terms. If you do not agree with any updates, we recommend discontinuing use of our services and reaching out to us with any concerns.

Your privacy is important to us, and we remain committed to keeping your data safe, secure, and handled responsibly.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, feel free to reach out to us:

📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: SparklingRecipes.com

Thank you for trusting SparklingRecipes.com with your privacy. Your security and confidence in us are our top priorities!