Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Learn how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Last Updated: June 10, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to FreshRecipes ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website freshrecipes.com (the "Site").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms outlined in this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • Account Information: Name, email address, and password when you create an account
  • Communication Data: Information you provide when contacting us via email
  • Usage Preferences: Your recipe preferences, saved recipes, and cooking tool settings
  • Feedback: Comments, reviews, and ratings you submit on recipes

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our Site, certain information is collected automatically, including:

  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type
  • Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on pages, click patterns, referring URLs
  • Cookies and Tracking: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies
  • Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Service Delivery: To provide, maintain, and improve our recipes and cooking tools
  • Personalization: To customize your experience and recommend relevant recipes
  • Communication: To respond to your inquiries and send important updates
  • Analytics: To analyze usage patterns and optimize website performance
  • Advertising: To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense™
  • Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or security threats
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes

4. Third-Party Services

We work with trusted third-party service providers to enhance your experience and analyze website usage:

4.1 Google AdSense™

We use Google AdSense™, a web advertising service provided by Google LLC, to display advertisements on our Site. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other sites on the internet. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our Site and/or other websites.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or by visiting www.aboutads.info.

4.2 Cloudflare®

We use Cloudflare®, a content delivery network and security service, to improve website performance and protect against malicious traffic. Cloudflare may collect information about your visit to help identify potential security threats and optimize content delivery. Cloudflare's privacy policy is available at https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/.

4.3 Plausible Analytics

We use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-friendly web analytics service, to understand how visitors interact with our Site. Unlike Google Analytics, Plausible does not use cookies and does not collect personal data. All data is aggregated and anonymized. Plausible Analytics is fully GDPR, CCPA, and COPPA compliant. Learn more at https://plausible.io/privacy.

4.4 Facebook™ Sharing

Our Site includes Facebook™ sharing buttons that allow you to share our content on Facebook. When you use these buttons, Facebook may collect information about your activity. Facebook's data practices are governed by their Privacy Policy available at https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Please see our Cookie Policy for detailed information about:

  • Types of cookies we use (Essential, Analytics, Advertising)
  • How to manage and control cookies
  • Third-party cookies and their purposes
  • Your choices regarding cookie usage

6. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for processing your personal data includes:

  • Consent: You have given consent for specific purposes (e.g., marketing cookies)
  • Contract Performance: Processing is necessary to provide our services
  • Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, such as improving our Site and marketing
  • Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary for compliance with legal obligations

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are an EEA resident, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right of Access: Request copies of your personal data
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("Right to be Forgotten")
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation on how we use your data
  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at huuyyh1209@126.com.

8. Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

8.1 Right to Know

You have the right to request that we disclose certain information about our collection and use of your personal information over the past 12 months, including:

  • Categories of personal information collected
  • Sources of personal information
  • Business or commercial purpose for collecting information
  • Categories of third parties with whom we share information
  • Specific pieces of personal information collected

8.2 Right to Delete

You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

8.3 Right to Opt-Out

You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

8.4 Right to Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights, including by denying goods or services, charging different prices, or providing a different quality of service.

To exercise your CCPA rights, please contact us at huuyyh1209@126.com. We will respond to verified requests within 45 days.

9. Children's Privacy (COPPA)

Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will delete that information as quickly as possible.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at huuyyh1209@126.com so we can take appropriate action.

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When your data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

11. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
  • Secure server infrastructure
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from your country. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

13. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or technology. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our Site or sending you an email. Your continued use of the Site after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.

16. Supervisory Authority

If you are located in the EEA and believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country of residence, workplace, or the place of alleged infringement.