Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 9, 2025
Welcome to WarmthRecipes.com (“Website”, “we”, “our”, or “us”)! We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
By using WarmthRecipes.com, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use the website.
We encourage you to read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data.
2. Information We Collect
We collect several types of information to provide and improve our service to you:
1. Personal Information You Voluntarily Provide
When you interact with the website, you may provide us with personally identifiable information, such as:
- Your name
- Email address (e.g., when subscribing to the newsletter or leaving a comment)
- Any other information you choose to provide (e.g., in a contact form or comment box)
2. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit WarmthRecipes.com, certain information may be collected automatically, such as:
- Your IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referral URLs
- Cookies and tracking technologies (see “Cookies and Tracking Technologies” below)
3. Information from Third Parties
We may use third-party tools like Google Analytics to analyze site traffic. These tools collect data in aggregate form and help us understand visitor behavior.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect in the following ways:
- To provide and maintain the website
Ensuring that content is presented effectively for your device and preferences. - To improve the user experience
We analyze user behavior to optimize recipes, layout, and overall functionality. - To communicate with you
If you sign up for our newsletter or submit a message, we may contact you with updates, new recipes, or responses to your inquiries. - To send promotional content
With your consent, we may send emails about special content, sponsored recipes, or affiliate promotions. - To monitor site performance
We use analytics to track performance, spot issues, and ensure the site runs smoothly. - To comply with legal obligations
We may use your data as required by applicable laws or regulations, including privacy and data protection rules.
4. Sharing Your Information
We value your privacy and will never sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
1. Service Providers and Partners
We may share information with trusted third-party vendors who help us operate and maintain the website. These may include:
- Email marketing services (e.g., newsletter providers)
- Analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Web hosting services
These parties are obligated to keep your information secure and use it only for the purposes we specify.
2. Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information when required by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as subpoenas or court orders.
3. Business Transfers
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, with continued protection under this policy.
4. With Your Consent
We may share your information with others if you explicitly give us permission to do so.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Like many websites, WarmthRecipes.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by your browser. They help websites remember user preferences, login details, and gather analytics data.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies – Required for basic website functionality.
- Performance and Analytics Cookies – Help us understand how visitors interact with the site (e.g., via Google Analytics).
- Functionality Cookies – Remember choices you’ve made, such as preferred language or region.
- Third-Party Cookies – Some content or advertising may be provided through external services (e.g., embedded videos, affiliate networks), which may set their own cookies.
Your Cookie Choices:
You can choose to disable or manage cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the site.
If you’re visiting from the EU or UK, you may see a cookie consent banner giving you the option to accept or reject non-essential cookies, in compliance with GDPR.
6. Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location, particularly if you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or California (USA), you have specific rights regarding your personal data:
If You Are in the EEA or UK (GDPR):
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erase your personal data (also known as the “right to be forgotten”).
- Restrict or object to how we process your data.
- Data portability, allowing you to obtain and reuse your data for other services.
- Withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
If You Are in California (CCPA):
You have the right to:
- Know what personal data we collect and how we use it.
- Request deletion of your personal information.
- Opt-out of the sale of personal information (Note: We do not sell your data).
- Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights.
How to Exercise Your Rights:
To make a request, please contact us using the details provided in the “Contact Us” section below. We may ask for verification before fulfilling your request.
7. Data Retention and Security
How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including:
- Providing you with access to the website
- Managing our communications (e.g., newsletters)
- Meeting legal, regulatory, or reporting obligations
Once data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
How We Protect Your Data
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal information, including:
- Secure server hosting
- SSL encryption (HTTPS)
- Access restrictions for personal data
- Regular monitoring for vulnerabilities
However, no system is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You use the website at your own risk.
8. Third-Party Links and Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, plugins, or services that are not operated or controlled by WarmthRecipes.com. These may include:
- External recipe tools or videos
- Social media platforms
- Affiliate partners or advertisers
- Embedded content from other sites (e.g., YouTube, Instagram)
Please Note:
- Once you leave our site or interact with a third-party element, their own privacy policy and terms apply.
- We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites or services.
- We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit through our links.
9. Children’s Privacy
WarmthRecipes.com is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under this age.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. We will take steps to remove such information from our records as quickly as possible.
If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child under 13 without verified parental consent, we will delete that information in accordance with applicable laws.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons.
When We Make Changes:
- The “Effective Date” at the top of this page will be revised.
- Significant updates will be clearly posted on this page.
- Where required by law, we may notify you by email or a prominent notice on the website.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Contact Information:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://warmthrecipes.com
Contact Form: Available on our Contact Page
We aim to respond to all inquiries within a reasonable timeframe.