Privacy Policy – Lindsey Recipes
At LindseyRecipes.com, we prioritize your privacy and are committed to ensuring that your personal information is safe and secure. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the information you provide while interacting with our website.
Who We Are
Our website address is: http://lindseyrecipes.com. Lindsey Recipes is a platform designed to share culinary inspiration and recipes with a global audience. For privacy-related inquiries, you can reach us at [email protected].
What Personal Data We Collect and Why We Collect It
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data entered into the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (called a hash) may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/. After your comment is approved, your profile picture (if applicable) is visible to the public alongside your comment.
Media
If you upload images to our website, you should avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the site can download and extract location data from images shared publicly on the website.
Contact Forms
If you submit information through a contact form, we may collect your name, email address, and message content. This information is retained temporarily for customer service purposes and is not used for marketing purposes unless explicitly consented to.
Cookies
We use cookies to improve your browsing experience.
- If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies will last for one year.
- When you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to check if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is deleted when you close your browser.
- When you log in, we set cookies to save your login details and display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, while screen options cookies last for a year. Selecting “Remember Me” extends login persistence for two weeks. Logging out removes login cookies.
- If you edit or publish content, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie contains no personal data and expires after one day.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, or articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves the same as if the visitor accessed the other website directly. These external websites may collect data, use cookies, track your interactions, and monitor your activity with embedded content, especially if you have an account and are logged in on their platform.
Analytics
We use analytics tools to monitor site performance and user interactions. These tools collect anonymized data to help us improve content and functionality. Users can opt out of analytics tracking where applicable.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your data in the following situations:
- Service Providers: To trusted third-party vendors who assist with website functionality, hosting, email distribution, or other essential services.
- Legal Obligations: If required to comply with a legal process or to protect our rights.
- Spam Detection: Visitor comments may be processed through an automated spam detection service.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
- For registered users, we store the personal information provided in their user profiles. Users can view, edit, or delete their information at any time (excluding their username). Website administrators can also access and modify user information.
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
If you have an account or have left comments on this site, you may:
- Request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you.
- Request that we delete any personal data we hold about you.
This excludes data retained for legal, administrative, or security purposes.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be processed through automated spam detection services. Data shared with third-party providers or services is managed under strict privacy standards, including compliance with GDPR for users in the European Union.
How We Protect Your Data
We employ a variety of technical and organizational measures to secure your data, including:
- Data encryption for secure communication.
- Secure servers for data storage.
- Two-factor authentication for system access.
- Regular training for staff on data privacy practices.
What Data Breach Procedures We Have in Place
In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users promptly and report the breach to relevant authorities if required. Our procedures include internal reporting, investigation, and resolution processes.
What Automated Decision-Making and/or Profiling We Do
LindseyRecipes.com does not use automated decision-making or profiling processes that affect users’ rights or access.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or privacy-specific requests, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Your trust is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your privacy while offering a delightful experience on Lindsey Recipes.