PRIVACY POLICY

At Tales Recipes, we value transparency and are dedicated to protecting your privacy. This comprehensive Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you visit https://www.talesrecipes.com. We encourage you to read this document carefully to understand our practices.

1. Cookie Usage and Tracking

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience on Tales Recipes. A cookie is a small text file stored on your device that helps us provide better functionality. We specifically use cookies for:

• Authentication and security purposes
• Website functionality and performance
• Analytics through Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site
• Personalizing your experience based on your preferences
• Improving our recipe content and user interface

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. While disabling cookies may limit some website features, you maintain control over your privacy settings.

2. Google Analytics Implementation

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our recipes and content. This service collects data such as:

• How long you spend on different recipes
• Which recipes are most popular
• How you navigate through our site
• Your general location (country/city level)
• Device and browser information

Google’s privacy policy is available at: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/

3. Newsletter and Comments System

When you interact with Tales Recipes through our newsletter subscription or comment system, we collect:

• Your name (if provided)
• Email address
• Any information you voluntarily share in comments This information helps us communicate with you and manage our community effectively.

4. Data Security and Storage

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information. While no online platform can guarantee 100% security, we continuously work to protect your personal data against unauthorized access or disclosure.

5. Third-Party Links and Content

Our website may contain links to other websites or use third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to read their privacy policies.

6. Your Privacy Rights

You have specific rights regarding your personal information:

• Access your data stored by us
• Request data correction or deletion
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Control cookie settings
• Request information about how your data is used

7. Children’s Privacy Protection

Tales Recipes does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we discover we have received such information, we will delete it immediately.

8. Data Usage and Sharing

We use your information to:

• Deliver our newsletter service
• Improve our recipes and content
• Respond to your comments and questions
• Analyze website performance
• Enhance user experience

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

9. International Users

If you access Tales Recipes from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be transferred to and stored on servers located outside your resident jurisdiction.

10. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices. We will notify users of significant changes by posting updates on our website.

11. Contact Information

For privacy-related questions or concerns, please contact us at: [email protected]

12. Advertising

Tales Recipes may display interest-based advertising using Google AdSense. This service may use cookies and similar technologies to personalize the advertisements you see. Google AdSense may collect:

• Non-personal identification information
• IP addresses
• Browser type
• Operating system information For more information about Google AdSense, please visit: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

13. GDPR Compliance

For users from the European Union, we comply with GDPR requirements. Under GDPR, you have the following additional rights:

• Right to be informed
• Right to data portability
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]

14. California Privacy Rights (CCPA Compliance)

California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to say no to the sale of personal information
• Right to access personal information
• Right to equal service and price

15. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide requested services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce agreements You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

Last Updated: February 20, 2024