Privacy Policy — Ingredients IN
Introduction
Welcome to Ingredients IN. We are a food-focused website providing recipes, articles, and resources for cooking enthusiasts. This privacy policy describes how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit or interact with our site at https://ingredients-in.com/.
Information we collect
We may collect information from you in several ways:
- Analytics cookies and usage data to understand how visitors use our site and to improve content and performance.
- Server logs that record details about visits, including IP addresses, browser type, referral sources, and timestamps.
- Contact form submissions you elect to send, which may include your name, email address, and your message or inquiry.
How we use information
- To improve and optimize content, features, and user experience on the site.
- To respond to your queries, requests, or feedback submitted via contact forms or other communications.
- To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legitimate business interests.
Cookies and tracking
We use various technologies to collect information and help improve your online experience:
- Cloudflare to protect and accelerate our site and to monitor security and performance.
- Microsoft Clarity to analyze user interactions on our site and understand user behavior.
- Google Analytics to measure site traffic and user engagement, with standard privacy controls and anonymization where available.
Third-party services
We may engage third-party services that set cookies and process data on our behalf. Some of these services are used to help us operate the site and analyze performance. Examples include affiliate networks that may set cookies when you click through to partner sites. We may encounter providers such as NordVPN and ZoogVPN in the context of security or affiliate-related activities. These third parties may have their own privacy practices, which are separate from ours; we encourage you to review their policies directly.
Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain legal rights regarding your personal data:
- Access and obtain a copy of your personal data held by us.
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Request deletion of your personal data, subject to applicable law and our record-keeping obligations.
- Opt-out of certain data processing, including analytics or targeted advertising where available.
For EU readers, these rights are provided under applicable data protection laws (GDPR). For California residents, you may exercise rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) where applicable. To exercise your rights, please contact us using the method described below.
Data retention
- Server logs are retained for approximately 30 days, then anonymized or deleted, unless longer retention is required for security, legal, or operational reasons.
- Contact form submissions and associated emails are retained until the inquiry is resolved or as required by applicable law or internal policies.
Children's privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal data to us, please contact us so we can take appropriate steps to remove such information.
Updates to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The "Last updated" date at the top of this policy will reflect any changes. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact us
If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: editorial@ingredients-in.com
Address: Ingredients IN, Ingredients IN Press LLC, 200 Front Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 2T6, CA