Effective Date: [06/07/2025]
Welcome to StirRecipes.com. Your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your data.
By using StirRecipes.com, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our site.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect both personal and non-personal information when you interact with our website.
Personal Information
You may voluntarily provide personal information, such as your:
- Name
- Email address (e.g., for subscribing to our newsletter or leaving a comment)
- Social media profiles (if you connect through social platforms)
Non-Personal Information
We automatically collect certain non-identifying information such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Referring website
This data helps us improve user experience and website performance.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain StirRecipes.com
- Improve user experience and content
- Respond to your comments or questions
- Send periodic emails (only if you opt in)
- Monitor website performance and detect technical issues
- Comply with legal obligations
We will never sell your personal information to third parties.
3. Use of Cookies
Cookies are small files stored on your device to help us improve the website. We use cookies to:
- Analyze site traffic using Google Analytics or similar tools
- Remember your preferences
- Deliver targeted content or ads (only if applicable)
You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. However, some parts of the website may not function properly without them.
4. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services to enhance our website, including:
- Google Analytics – to analyze traffic and user behavior
- Email marketing platforms – like Mailchimp or ConvertKit, to manage subscriptions
- Ad networks – such as Google AdSense (if we run ads)
- Social sharing tools – to allow sharing on platforms like Facebook, Pinterest, or Instagram
These services may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies. StirRecipes.com is not responsible for how third parties handle your data.
5. Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, the IP address, and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.
Note: Comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service like Akismet.
6. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, or links) from other websites. Embedded content behaves as if the visitor has visited the other site directly.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy unless a longer retention period is required by law. You can request to have your data deleted at any time (see below).
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Request corrections or updates
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Opt out of email communication at any time
- File a complaint if you believe your data is being misused
To exercise these rights, please contact us at: [[email protected]]
9. Children’s Privacy
StirRecipes.com is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us so we can remove it.
10. Data Security
We take data protection seriously and use appropriate measures to secure your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. All changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is used, feel free to contact us at: