Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

At 5 Mins Recipes ("we," "our," or "us"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website at 5minsrecipes.com (the "Site").

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:

Contact Information: Name and email address when you contact us or subscribe to our newsletter
Comments: Information you submit when leaving comments on recipes
Communications: Any information you include in messages sent to us

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information, including:

Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns
Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
Referral Data: How you arrived at our Site

2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. These include:

Essential Cookies: Required for basic Site functionality
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Site (Google Analytics)
Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (Google AdSense)
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide and improve our Site and content
Respond to your inquiries and comments
Send newsletters and updates (if you've subscribed)
Analyze Site usage and trends
Display relevant advertisements
Protect against fraud and abuse
Comply with legal obligations

4. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services that may collect information about you:

Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance tracking. Google Privacy Policy
Google AdSense: For displaying advertisements. Google Ads Policy
Social Media Platforms: If you interact with our social sharing features

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing the use of your information.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: With trusted partners who assist in operating our Site
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
With Your Consent: When you have given us permission to share

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

8. Your Privacy Rights

For All Users

You have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time
Request deletion of your personal information

GDPR Rights (European Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

Right to access your personal data
Right to rectification of inaccurate data
Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing
Right to withdraw consent at any time

CCPA Rights (California Residents)

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

Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to know if your personal information is sold or disclosed
Right to opt out of the sale of personal information
Right to request deletion of your personal information
Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

We do not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We take appropriate measures to ensure your data is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

Email:
Contact Page:5minsrecipes.com/page/contact/

Thank you for trusting 5 Mins Recipes with your information.