Effective Date: 02/01/2025
Welcome to Steal the Recipe (stealtherecipe.com)! Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting any personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
- Who We Are
Our website address is: https://stealtherecipe.com.
By using this website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at [email protected].
- What Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
We collect personal information when you:
- Submit a recipe, leave a review, or create an account.
- Comment on posts (which includes your name, email, and IP address).
- Contact us directly for support or inquiries.
- Request a password reset (your IP address will be included in the reset email).
An anonymized string (hash) from your email may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if you have a profile picture. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
2.2 Non-Personal Information
- We collect technical data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behavior on our site.
- This helps us understand user interactions and improve our content.
2.3 Media Uploads
If you upload images, avoid including location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the site can download and extract this data from images.
2.4 Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance your experience. These may store login preferences, user settings, and session data.
Cookies we use:
- Comment Cookies: If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These last for one year.
- Login Cookies: These last for two days, or two weeks if you select “Remember Me.” Logging out removes them.
- Editing & Publishing Cookies: If you edit or publish a post, a cookie stores the post ID and expires in one day.
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies help determine if your browser accepts cookies. They disappear when you close your browser.
You can control cookies through your browser settings.
- Embedded Content & Third-Party Services
Articles on our site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles) from third-party websites. These behave as if you visited the original site and may:
- Collect data about you.
- Use cookies.
- Track your interaction, especially if you’re logged into that site.
We are not responsible for third-party privacy policies, so review them separately.
- How We Use Your Information
We use collected data to:
- Display and manage user-submitted recipes, reviews, and comments.
- Improve website functionality and user experience.
- Send occasional updates (if you opt-in).
- Prevent spam, fraud, and security threats.
- Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share data with:
- Spam Detection Services: Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
- Legal Authorities: If required by law, we may disclose your data to comply with legal obligations.
- Business Transfers: If our website is sold or merged, your data may be transferred as part of business assets.
- How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize follow-ups automatically.
- Registered users can edit or delete their personal data anytime (except usernames). Website administrators can also manage this information.
- What Rights You Have Over Your Data
If you have an account or have left comments, you can:
- Request an exported file of your personal data.
- Request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. (This excludes data we must keep for legal, security, or administrative reasons.)
- How We Protect Your Data
We take reasonable precautions to protect your information, but no method is 100% secure. Be mindful when sharing personal details online.
- Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
- Affiliate Disclaimer
Steal the Recipe (stealtherecipe.com) participates in affiliate marketing programs, meaning we may earn a commission when you purchase products through links on our site.
- These affiliate links do not affect the price you pay.
- We only recommend products, tools, or ingredients that we believe are helpful to our readers.
- As an Amazon Associate and Instacart Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
This helps support the site and allows us to continue sharing great recipes. Your trust is important to us, and we strive to be transparent about affiliate relationships.
For more details, visit our Affiliate Disclaimer Page.
Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy, reach out to:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://stealtherecipe.com
