At recipesbyhelen.com, accessible via https://www.recipesbyhelen.com, we are committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding the data you share with us.
1. Information We Collect
We collect both personal and non-personal information in the following ways:
1.1 Personal Information You Provide
When interacting with our website, you may voluntarily provide personal details such as your name and email address. This typically happens when you:
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Submit a contact form
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Subscribe to our newsletter
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Comment on blog posts
1.2 Non-Personal Information Collected Automatically
We may automatically collect certain non-personal information through your use of the site, including:
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Browser type and version
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Device type (mobile or desktop)
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IP address
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Time spent on our website
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Referring websites
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Pages visited
2. Use of Cookies
recipesbyhelen.com uses cookies to improve user experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:
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Understand user behavior and optimize the site
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Show relevant advertisements based on your interests
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Analyze traffic and performance
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but doing so may limit some functionalities of the site.
3. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used for:
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Enhancing user experience: Improving our site based on your usage and feedback
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Personalizing your experience: Showing relevant content and ads
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Communication: Sending newsletters or updates when you subscribe
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Ad management and analytics: Working with third-party services to display and analyze ads
4. Advertising Services: Ezoic and Google AdSense
recipesbyhelen.com uses third-party services, including Ezoic and Google AdSense, to serve personalized ads and track site performance.
4.1 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.
4.2 Google AdSense
Google AdSense displays targeted ads based on your browsing behavior. You can manage or opt-out of personalized advertising through your Google Ad Settings. More details can be found in Google’s Privacy Policy.
5. Data Security
We take security seriously and implement reasonable safeguards to protect your data. However, please note that no online transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
6. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. However, we may share data in the following circumstances:
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Third-party service providers: Like Ezoic and Google AdSense, for ad delivery and analytics
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Legal requirements: If required by law or legal process (e.g., court orders or subpoenas)
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Access the personal data we store about you
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Correct inaccuracies in your information
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Request deletion of your personal data (with some legal limitations)
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Object to certain uses, such as marketing
To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email provided below.
8. Updates to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. When updates are made, we will post the revised version with a new effective date. We encourage you to check this page regularly to stay informed.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, you can reach us at:
Email: [email protected]