Last Updated: October 28, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to RecipeChic.com (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “Site”). Chef Emma Reynolds is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site.
1. Information We Collect
A. Information You Provide Directly
Contact Information: When you subscribe to our newsletter, leave a comment, submit a recipe request, or contact us through our contact form, we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.
Account Information: If you create an account on RecipeChic.com, we collect your username, password, email address, and profile information.
Payment Information: If you make a purchase through our Site (including digital products, cookbooks, or cooking classes), we collect payment information such as credit card details. Payment processing is handled by secure third-party payment processors, and we do not store complete credit card information on our servers.
User-Generated Content: Any recipes, comments, reviews, or other content you submit to our Site may be collected and displayed publicly.
B. Information Collected Automatically
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. This includes:
- Session cookies (temporary, deleted when you close your browser)
- Persistent cookies (remain on your device for a specified period)
- Analytics cookies (track how you use our Site)
Log Files: Our web servers automatically log information including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and the time and date of your access.
Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics and similar services to understand how visitors interact with our Site, including pages viewed, time spent on pages, and click patterns.
Device Information: We may collect information about your device, including hardware model, operating system, and mobile network information.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To Provide Services: Processing your requests, delivering content, and managing your account
- To Send Communications: Newsletters, recipe updates, promotional offers, and transactional emails (with your consent where required)
- To Improve Our Site: Analyzing user behavior to enhance website functionality, design, and content
- To Personalize Your Experience: Remembering your preferences and tailoring content recommendations
- To Ensure Security: Detecting and preventing fraud, abuse, and other harmful activities
- To Comply with Legal Obligations: Meeting regulatory requirements and responding to lawful requests
- For Marketing Purposes: With your consent, we may use your information for promotional campaigns and market research
3. How We Share Your Information
A. Third-Party Service Providers
We share information with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our Site and conducting our business:
- Email Service Providers: For newsletter distribution and email marketing
- Payment Processors: For processing transactions securely
- Hosting Providers: For website hosting and data storage
- Analytics Services: Google Analytics and similar platforms to analyze Site usage
- Social Media Platforms: If you interact with our social media integrations
These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us and to maintain the confidentiality and security of your data.
B. Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information when required by law or when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to:
- Comply with applicable laws, regulations, or court orders
- Enforce our Terms of Service and other agreements
- Protect the safety, rights, and property of RecipeChic.com, our users, and the public
C. Business Transfers
If RecipeChic.com is involved in a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will provide notice before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
D. Non-Personal Information
We may share aggregated, anonymized data that cannot identify you with third parties for marketing, analytics, and research purposes.
4. Your Privacy Choices and Rights
A. Email Communications
You can opt out of promotional emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email we send you or by contacting us directly. Please note that even if you opt out of marketing emails, we will continue to send transactional emails related to your account or purchases.
B. Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookie preferences through your browser settings. You can typically delete cookies and block future cookies, though this may affect your ability to use certain features of our Site. For more information about managing cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
C. Data Access and Deletion
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Request a copy of your information in a portable format
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@recipechic.com with your request.
D. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know, delete, and opt-out of the sale of personal information. To submit a request, contact us at privacy@recipechic.com.
E. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Union, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation, including the right to access, rectification, erasure, and data portability. To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@recipechic.com.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical, administrative, and physical security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include SSL encryption for data transmission, secure password storage, and regular security audits.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. You may request deletion of your information at any time, subject to legal and operational requirements.
7. Children’s Privacy
RecipeChic.com is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
8. Third-Party Links and Services
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites and services that are not operated by us. This Privacy Policy applies only to RecipeChic.com and does not cover the privacy practices of linked sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites before providing your information.
9. International Data Transfers
If you are accessing RecipeChic.com from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States, which may have different data protection laws than your country. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States.
10. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of revised Privacy Policy means that you accept and agree to the changes.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Chef Emma Reynolds
RecipeChic.com
Email: privacy@recipechic.com
Email: contact@recipechic.com
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days of receipt.
12. Additional Information
Accessibility: If you have difficulty accessing or reading this Privacy Policy, please contact us, and we will make reasonable accommodations.
No Rights of Third Parties: This Privacy Policy is for the benefit of users of RecipeChic.com and does not create rights for any third parties.