Last updated: June 25, 2025

Welcome to Cindy Recipes (“we”, “our”, or “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit or interact with www.cindyrecipes.com (the “Website”).

Owner: Cindy
Contact email: [email protected]

Your privacy is very important to us. By using this Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect two types of information from visitors:

a) Information You Provide Voluntarily

When you contact us, subscribe, comment, or send an email, we may collect:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • Any message or information you voluntarily submit

b) Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Website, certain information is collected automatically, such as:

  • Your IP address and general location
  • Browser type and device type
  • Pages you visit and time spent
  • Referring/exit pages and timestamps

c) Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate this Website effectively, analyze traffic, and personalize content and ads.

You can choose to accept or refuse cookies through your browser settings or the cookie banner displayed when you visit the site.

2. Use of Information

We may use your personal information to:

  • Operate and maintain the Website
  • Respond to your comments or messages
  • Improve user experience and site performance
  • Display relevant ads through Google AdSense, Ezoic, and Monumetric
  • Analyze traffic and engagement through Google Analytics 4
  • Comply with legal requirements

Your information is never sold or rented to others.

3. Advertising and Monetization

Our Website displays advertisements through Google AdSense, Ezoic, Monumetric, and their respective advertising partners.

Monumetric

We partner with Monumetric (formerly The Blogger Network) to display ads and monetize our content. Monumetric may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to serve personalized and non-personalized ads based on your visits to this or other websites.

  • You can learn more about Monumetric’s privacy practices at: https://www.monumetric.com/privacy-policy/
  • In regions such as the EU and UK, personalized ads are shown only after you give consent via our cookie banner.

Google Ads

Google uses cookies to show ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites.
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or AboutAds.info Choices.

Ezoic

This website uses Ezoic to provide personalization and analytic services. Ezoic may collect and process data as part of its role in displaying ads and optimizing performance. You can view Ezoic’s privacy policy here.

We comply fully with Google’s, Monumetric’s, and Ezoic’s publisher and privacy policies.

4. Analytics (Google Analytics 4)

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with the Website. GA4 collects anonymous usage data using cookies to help improve our content and performance.

Analytics cookies are activated only after you consent, where required by law.
You can disable analytics cookies through the cookie banner or your browser settings.

5. Cookies Policy

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to help the Website function properly.

Types of cookies we use:

  • Essential Cookies: Needed for site functionality and security.
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your language or settings.
  • Analytics Cookies: Measure performance and improve content.
  • Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense, Ezoic, and Monumetric to show relevant ads and measure performance.

You can manage or delete cookies in your browser or via our cookie banner.

6. Legal Basis for Processing (EEA/UK Visitors)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom (UK), we process your personal data under these legal bases:

  • Consent: When you voluntarily submit information or accept cookies.
  • Legitimate Interest: For basic analytics, security, or responding to messages.
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws.

7. Data Retention

We keep your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described here or to comply with legal requirements.
Usage data may be kept for analytics and site-improvement purposes.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Object to data processing or request data portability
  • File a complaint with your local data-protection authority

EEA/UK Visitors: You can contact us at [email protected] to exercise these rights.
California Residents (CCPA/CPRA): You can request information, deletion, or opt out of personal data sharing.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not directed to children under 13 years old (or 16 in the EEA).
We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe your child has shared data with us, please contact [email protected] and we will delete it immediately.

10. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of online transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

11. Third-Party Links

This Website may contain links to other websites (e.g., YouTube, Pinterest, Instagram). We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please read their own privacy policies when visiting them.

12. International Data Transfers

Because we use global service providers (like Google, Monumetric, and Ezoic), your data may be processed outside your country, including in the United States.
We take steps to ensure your data receives adequate protection wherever it is processed.

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page with the updated date above.
Significant changes may also be announced via a website notice or email.

14. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.cindyrecipes.com