Last updated: June 8, 2025

Who We Are

Our website address is: https://easyrecipelab.com (“Easy Recipe Lab,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). Easy Recipe Lab is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information:

• IP address and general location data
• Browser type, device information, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on site, and navigation patterns
• Referral sources and search terms used to find our site
• Technical data for site functionality and security

Information You Provide:

• Name and email address (if you subscribe to our newsletter)

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and improve our recipe content and website functionality
• Send newsletters and recipe updates (with your consent)
• Analyze site usage to enhance user experience
• Ensure website security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your data based on:

• Your consent (newsletter subscriptions)
• Legitimate interests (site analytics, security, content improvement)
• Legal compliance (record keeping, security requirements)

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality, security, and navigation.

Analytics Cookies: We use Google Analytics to understand site usage patterns. These cookies collect anonymous data about your visit.

Preference Cookies: Store your site preferences and settings for improved user experience.

Marketing Cookies: Used for newsletter functionality and social media integration (only with your consent).

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

Third-Party Services

Our website integrates with third-party services that may collect data:

Google Analytics: Collects anonymous usage statistics. Google’s Privacy Policy

Email Service Provider: For newsletter delivery (if applicable). We only share email addresses with consent.

Social Media Platforms: When you interact with social sharing buttons, these platforms may track your activity according to their own privacy policies.

Embedded Content: Recipe videos, images, or content from other websites may track your interactions according to their respective privacy policies.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal obligations or court orders
• To protect our rights, safety, or property
• In connection with a business merger or acquisition (with notice)
• With service providers who assist our operations (under strict confidentiality agreements)

Your Privacy Rights

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

All Users:

• Unsubscribe from emails at any time
• Request information about data collection practices

GDPR Rights (EU/UK Residents):

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your data (“right to be forgotten”)
• Restrict or object to data processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

CCPA Rights (California Residents):

• Know what personal information is collected
• Know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Say no to the sale of personal information
• Access and delete personal information
• Equal service and price, even if you exercise privacy rights

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

• Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
• Analytics data: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
• Security logs: 1 year for safety and fraud prevention

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, please note that we may transfer your data to and process it in the United States and other countries. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable laws.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

Comments and User Submissions

Our website does not allow comments, user submissions, or user account creation. We operate as a read-only recipe resource.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new “Last updated” date.

Contact Information

For privacy-related questions, concerns, or to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Email: privacy@easyrecipelab.com
Response Time: We will respond to privacy requests within 30 days (or as required by applicable law)

Governing Law

This privacy policy is governed by the laws of [Your State/Country], without regard to conflict of law principles.

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this privacy policy and agree to the collection and use of your information as described herein.