Last Updated: May 27, 2025
At MyFlashyRecipes.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we are committed to protecting your personal information and privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how your data is collected, used, and protected in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and requirements of Google AdSense.
Your trust matters to us, and we want you to feel confident when using our website.
1. Who Controls Your Data?
- Site Name: MyFlashyRecipes
- Website Address: https://myflashyrecipes.com
- Contact Email: [email protected]
We act as the data controller for any personal information collected through our platform.
2. What Data We Collect
We collect different types of data depending on how you interact with our website. These include:
| Type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Personal Info | Your email address (e.g., for newsletters or contact forms) |
| Technical Details | IP address, browser version, device type, cookies, and user behavior logs |
| User Activity | Recipe comments, ratings, or feedback you provide |
| Marketing Choices | Consent for newsletters and tailored advertisements |
We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under the age of 13.
3. Why We Use Your Information
We use your data to provide a better browsing and user experience. Specifically, we use it to:
- Deliver relevant content and recipes
- Respond to your comments or questions
- Send updates or recipe emails (only if you subscribe)
- Monitor and analyze site performance via tools like Google Analytics
- Show appropriate advertisements using Google AdSense
- Meet any legal or compliance obligations
4. Legal Grounds for Data Use
We follow GDPR requirements and process your data lawfully, based on:
- Consent – For newsletters, cookies, or personalized ads
- Legitimate Interest – For improving our website and preventing misuse
- Contractual Necessity – If you request a service, such as a downloadable recipe guide
- Legal Requirement – To comply with applicable laws and regulations
5. Advertising & Analytics Tools
We partner with Google services to run our website effectively:
- Google AdSense – Displays ads that may be personalized or contextual. Personalized ads use cookies and browsing behavior.
- Google Analytics – Collects anonymized traffic data to help us understand how visitors use our site.
Users in the EEA and UK may receive non-personalized ads in accordance with regional privacy laws. Learn more about how Google uses your data by visiting their Privacy Policy.
6. Who Can Access Your Data
We may share data only with:
- Service Providers – Like hosting platforms, analytics services, and advertising networks
- Legal Entities – If we are required to disclose information under law
We do not sell your personal information under any circumstances.
7. Your Rights (EEA/UK Residents)
Under GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Access – Know what data we hold about you
- Correction – Fix inaccurate or outdated information
- Erasure – Ask us to delete your personal information
- Restrict Use – Request limits on how we process your data
- Data Transfer – Request your data in a portable format
- Object – Opt out of certain data uses, including marketing
- Withdraw Consent – Revoke any permissions you gave us
To exercise any of these rights, email us at [email protected].
8. Data Retention Policy
We only keep your personal data for as long as needed:
- Newsletter Subscribers – Until you unsubscribe
- User Comments – Until removed or after 24 months of inactivity
- Cookies – Duration varies (see our Cookie Policy)
9. Keeping Your Information Safe
We use secure hosting environments, access restrictions, and encrypted systems to help protect your data from unauthorized access or loss. However, no online platform is 100% immune from breaches.
10. Transfers Outside the EU
Some of our service providers (such as Google) may process your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). In such cases, we ensure your data is protected through approved legal mechanisms, like Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or adequacy decisions.
11. Cookies and Tracking
Cookies are small files stored in your browser to help our site run smoothly. We use cookies to:
- Understand visitor behavior
- Deliver relevant ads via Google AdSense
- Improve website performance
You can manage cookies through your browser settings or our Cookie Consent Banner. For full details, view our Cookie Policy.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy to reflect updates in our data practices. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Any changes will be clearly marked with a new “Last Updated” date.
13. Contact Us
If you have any concerns or wish to make a request regarding your data:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://myflashyrecipes.com
By continuing to use MyFlashyRecipes.com, you agree to the terms outlined in this GDPR-compliant Privacy Policy.
Last Updated: May 27, 2025