Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 02/02/2025

Welcome to Slow Cookers Recipes. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website www.slowcookersrecipes.com and engage with our services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information when you interact with our website:

1.1 Personal Identification Information

  • Name, email address, and any information you voluntarily provide through forms, such as subscribing to newsletters or contacting us.

1.2 Non-Personal Identification Information

  • Browser type, IP address, device type, location, and browsing patterns, automatically collected when you visit the site.

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

  • We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, track user activity, and gather analytics data.
  • You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings or through our cookie consent banner displayed on the site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

  • To Provide Services: Respond to inquiries, send newsletters, and deliver relevant content.
  • To Improve the Website: Analyze user behavior and optimize site functionality.
  • For Marketing & Advertising: Display relevant ads and share special offers via email (users can opt out at any time).

3. Third-Party Advertising & Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense and other third-party services to deliver targeted advertisements.

3.1 How Google Uses Your Data

  • Google and its partners use cookies and tracking technologies to serve personalized ads based on your visits to this and other websites.
  • Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site.
  • Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your browsing history and interests.

3.2 How to Opt Out of Personalized Ads

  • You can opt out of personalized ads by visiting Google’s Ad Settings.
  • You can also disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect website functionality.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use both first-party and third-party cookies to:

  • Ensure proper website functionality.
  • Analyze website performance and traffic.
  • Display relevant, personalized advertisements.

4.1 Managing Cookies

  • Users can adjust their cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner.
  • You may also block or delete cookies in your browser settings, though this may impact your browsing experience.

5. Data Sharing & Third-Party Services

We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your data with:

  • Service Providers: Trusted third parties that help us operate the website, such as hosting providers, email delivery services, and analytics platforms.
  • Advertising Partners: Google and other third-party advertising networks to display relevant ads.
  • Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our legal rights.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request a copy of your data.
  • Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate data.
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data.
  • Restriction of Processing: Request limitations on how we use your data.
  • Data Portability: Request a machine-readable format of your data.

To exercise your rights, please contact us.

8. Compliance with Legal Frameworks

8.1 GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation – EU Users)

For EU residents, we process your data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent: When you voluntarily provide your information.
  • Contractual Necessity: To deliver requested services.
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws.
  • Legitimate Interest: To improve website functionality and security.

You have the right to withdraw consent at any time.

8.2 CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act – US Users)

For California residents, your rights include:

  • Right to Know: Request details about the personal data we collect and share.
  • Right to Delete: Request the deletion of your personal information.
  • Right to Opt-Out: Decline the sale of your personal data.
  • Non-Discrimination: Exercise your rights without facing discriminatory practices.

To request CCPA-related actions, please contact us.

9. Age Restrictions & Child Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

  • Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age.
  • We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13.
  • If you believe we have collected data from a minor, please contact us to request deletion.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the revised policy will take effect immediately upon posting.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us