Last Updated: December 01, 2025
Welcome to recipehearts (https://recipehearts.com). Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to being transparent about the data we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices in plain language, so you can understand what happens when you visit our website, create an account, subscribe to our newsletter, or interact with any of the features we provide.
When you visit recipehearts, we may collect both automatically generated information and information you voluntarily provide. The automatically generated data includes your IP address, device type, operating system, browser version, and the URLs of the pages you view. This information helps us maintain the security of the site, diagnose technical problems, and improve overall performance.
If you choose to create an account, comment on a recipe, or submit a recipe of your own, we ask for personal details such as your name, email address, and any profile information you decide to share (e.g., a profile picture or a short bio). We retain this data only for as long as necessary to provide the services you request and to comply with legal obligations. All personal data is stored securely using industry‑standard encryption and access controls.
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. A cookie is a small text file placed on your device that stores information about your interaction with the site. Essential cookies are required for the website to function (e.g., remembering your language preference). Performance and analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the site, while advertising cookies enable us to show relevant ads.
You can control cookie settings at any time through the cookie consent banner that appears when you first visit the site. Disabling certain cookies may affect functionality, such as keeping you logged in or saving your preferred recipe categories.
We partner with Google Analytics to collect aggregated, non‑identifiable data about site usage. Google Analytics records information such as the number of visitors, the pages they view, the duration of each visit, and the geographic region of the visitor. This data is used solely to improve site content, understand user behavior, and optimize performance.
Google may use cookies to collect this information, but it does not share personally identifiable data with us. If you wish to opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can install the Google Analytics Opt‑Out Browser Add‑on or adjust your browser settings to block Google’s tracking cookies.
When you subscribe to our newsletter or email updates, we collect your email address and, optionally, your name. These details are stored securely and used only to send you the content you requested, such as new recipe releases, cooking tips, and promotional offers. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link found at the bottom of each email, or by contacting us directly at contact@recipehearts.com.
We do not sell or share your email address with third parties for their own marketing purposes. However, we may share your address with our email service provider (e.g., Mailchimp) solely to facilitate the delivery of newsletters. The provider is bound by a confidentiality agreement and is prohibited from using your information for any other purpose.
Pinterest: We embed Pinterest widgets that allow you to save recipes to your Pinterest boards. When you click a Pinterest button, Pinterest may receive your IP address, the URL of the page you are on, and any information you voluntarily share with Pinterest (e.g., a comment). Pinterest’s privacy practices are governed by its own privacy policy, which you can review at https://policy.pinterest.com/en/privacy-policy.
Instagram: Our Instagram feed is displayed using Instagram’s embed code. Instagram may collect your IP address, device information, and interaction data when you view or click on the embedded content. Instagram’s privacy policy is available at https://help.instagram.com/519522125107875.
Facebook: Social sharing buttons and the Facebook Page plugin allow you to like, share, or comment on our content directly from the site. Facebook may receive data such as your IP address, browser type, and the pages you interact with. For details on how Facebook handles this information, see its privacy policy at https://www.facebook.com/policy.php.
We partner with Ezoic to display and optimize advertisements on recipehearts. Ezoic uses advanced machine‑learning algorithms to serve ads that are relevant to each visitor. In order to do this, Ezoic may collect a variety of data points, including:
This information is used to personalize the advertisements you see, improve ad performance, and enhance your overall browsing experience. Ezoic does not share personally identifiable information with advertisers without your consent. For a complete description of Ezoic’s data practices, please review their privacy policy at https://www.ezoic.com/privacy-policy/.
You can manage your advertising preferences through the cookie consent banner that appears on your first visit. By adjusting the settings, you may opt out of personalized advertising while still allowing us to display non‑personalized ads that help keep the site free to use.
You have the right to access, correct, or delete any personal information we hold about you. If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@recipehearts.com. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable data‑protection laws.
In addition, you may:
We employ a range of technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit, regular security audits, firewalls, and restricted access to servers. While no system can be 100 % secure, we continuously monitor and improve our security posture to safeguard your information.
If you are accessing recipehearts from outside the United States, please be aware that your data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where we operate. We ensure that any such transfers comply with applicable data‑protection laws, using standard contractual clauses or other appropriate safeguards.
Our website is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will promptly delete it from our systems. Parents or guardians who believe that we may have collected personal information from a minor should contact us at contact@recipehearts.com.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or technology. When we make significant updates, we will post a notice at the top of this page and update the “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please reach out to our privacy team at contact@recipehearts.com. We are committed to responding promptly and addressing any issues you may have.