Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Sip Savory Recipes. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and share information when you visit our website at https://sipsavoryrecipes.com (the “Website”).

This Privacy Policy explains:

• What information we collect when you visit our Website
• How we use that information
• How third-party services, including Google AdSense, may collect and use your data
• Your rights and choices regarding your personal information

By using our Website, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Website.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide, including:

• Name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter
• Name and email address when you leave a comment on a recipe post
• Any other information you choose to submit through contact forms

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Website, certain information is collected automatically, including:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring URL (the page that brought you to our site)
• Device type (desktop, tablet, mobile)
• Date and time of your visit

This data is collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies, as well as through third-party analytics and advertising services.

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate and improve our Website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Website to function properly (e.g., session management, security).
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Website (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Advertising Cookies: Used to serve personalized advertisements based on your interests (e.g., Google AdSense, DoubleClick).
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences to provide a better user experience.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.

3. Google AdSense & Advertising

3.1 How Google AdSense Works

Google uses cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) and other tracking technologies to:

• Serve ads based on your prior visits to our Website and other websites on the Internet
• Measure advertising effectiveness
• Prevent showing the same ad repeatedly
• Tailor ads to your interests (interest-based / personalized advertising)

3.2 Google’s Data Collection

By visiting our Website, you acknowledge that Google may collect and use data about your browsing activity across this and other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and other sites on the Internet.

For more information about Google’s data practices, please review:

• Google Privacy Policy
• Google’s use of data when you use our partners’ sites or apps
• Google’s advertising technologies

3.3 Opting Out of Personalized Advertising

You may opt out of personalized advertising by Google in the following ways:

• Visit the Google Ads Settings page
• Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Visit the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page
• Use the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out tool

4. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to help us understand how visitors use our Website. Google Analytics may collect information such as:

• Pages viewed and navigation paths
• Time spent on the Website
• Geographic location (at the country/city level)
• Device and browser information
• Traffic sources (how you arrived at our Website)

Google Analytics data is processed and stored by Google subject to its own Privacy Policy. We have enabled IP anonymization (IP masking) in Google Analytics, meaning your IP address is truncated before storage to further protect your privacy.

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

5. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve the Website and its content
• To send you our newsletter and recipe updates (only if you have subscribed)
• To respond to your comments or inquiries
• To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
• To analyze website traffic and user behavior through Google Analytics
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or security threats
• To comply with applicable legal obligations

6. Third-Party Services & Links

6.1 Third-Party Service Providers

Our Website uses the following third-party services that may collect data about you:

• Google LLC (Google AdSense, Google Analytics) — Advertising and analytics
• WordPress / Automattic — Website platform and hosting
• Jetpack — WordPress performance, security, and analytics plugin
• Email newsletter provider (e.g., Mailchimp) — For newsletter delivery

Each third-party service has its own privacy policy governing how they handle your data. We encourage you to review their individual policies.

6.2 External Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience and do not signify our endorsement of those websites. We have no control over the content or privacy practices of external sites and are not responsible for them. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any website you visit.

7. Newsletter & Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your name and email address to send you recipe updates, tips, and related content. Your information will be processed by our email service provider.

You may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by:

• Clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any newsletter email
• Contacting us directly at the email address listed in the Contact section below

After unsubscribing, we will remove your email address from our mailing list within a reasonable time. We may retain records of past communications as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law:

• Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe
• Comment data is retained as long as the associated blog post remains published
• Analytics data is retained in Google Analytics for 26 months (Google’s default setting)
• Server logs may be retained for up to 12 months for security and diagnostic purposes

9. Data Security

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

• Use of HTTPS (SSL/TLS encryption) across the entire Website
• Regular software and plugin updates to address security vulnerabilities
• Limiting access to personal information to authorized personnel only

However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we may have inadvertently collected personal information from your child, please contact us immediately using the details below, and we will take prompt steps to delete such information.

11. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.

11.1 For Users in the European Union / EEA (GDPR)

If you are located in the EU/EEA, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

11.2 For Users in California (CCPA / CPRA)

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

• Right to Know: Request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect, use, or disclose.
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information.
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell your personal information.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.

11.3 For All Users

Regardless of your location, you may:

• Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time
• Disable cookies through your browser settings
• Contact us to request access to or deletion of personal information you have provided

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in the Contact section below.

12. Cookie Consent

Upon your first visit to our Website, you will be presented with a cookie consent notice informing you about our use of cookies. By continuing to use the Website after seeing this notice and accepting cookies, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Privacy Policy.

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings. Instructions for popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we update this policy, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

For significant changes, we may provide a more prominent notice, such as an announcement on the Website homepage or via email to newsletter subscribers.