Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 6, 2025

Important Notice

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how MySeaFoodRecipe.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Contact us via email ([email protected])
  • Leave comments on our blog posts
  • Participate in surveys or contests
  • Submit recipe requests or feedback

This information may include:

  • Email address
  • Name (if provided)
  • Any other information you choose to share

1.2 Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited on our site
  • Time and date of your visit
  • Referring website
  • Approximate location (country/region)

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand website traffic and usage patterns
  • Advertising Cookies: Used to display relevant advertisements
  • Social Media Cookies: Enable sharing content on social platforms

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Primary Uses

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Service Provision: To provide and maintain our seafood recipe website
  • Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Newsletter: To send you recipe updates, cooking tips, and site news (if subscribed)
  • Website Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our content
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

2.2 Legal Basis (EU Users)

For users in the European Union, our legal basis for processing personal data includes:

  • Legitimate Interest: Website security, fraud prevention, and service improvement
  • Consent: Newsletter subscriptions and cookie preferences
  • Contract: Processing necessary for providing requested services

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

3.1 We Do Not Sell Personal Data

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

3.2 Limited Sharing

We may share information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted partners who help us operate our website (hosting, analytics, email services)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
  • Consent: When you explicitly consent to sharing

3.3 Third-Party Services

Our website uses the following third-party services that may collect information:

  • Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis
  • Google AdSense: Advertising service
  • Pinterest: Social media integration
  • Email Service Provider: Newsletter delivery
  • Website Hosting: Site hosting and security

4. Your Privacy Rights

4.1 General Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Objection: Object to certain types of processing
  • Restriction: Request limitation of processing

4.2 California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the CCPA:

  • Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

4.3 EU Privacy Rights (GDPR)

EU residents have rights under the GDPR, including the right to lodge a complaint with supervisory authorities.

5. Cookies and Tracking

5.1 Cookie Management

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

5.2 Cookie Types We Use

  • Strictly Necessary: Required for basic website functions
  • Performance: Help us understand how visitors use our site
  • Functionality: Enhance user experience and remember preferences
  • Targeting: Used to deliver relevant advertisements

5.3 Third-Party Cookies

We use Google Analytics, which sets cookies to help us understand visitor behavior. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking.

6. Data Security

6.1 Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information:

  • SSL encryption for data transmission
  • Secure hosting environment
  • Regular security updates
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Data backup and recovery procedures

6.2 Data Retention

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

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data during international transfers, in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will:

  • Update the “Effective Date” at the top of this policy
  • Notify you of significant changes via email or website notice
  • Provide a summary of key changes

10. Contact Information

Privacy Questions or Concerns?

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

We will respond to your privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.

11. Additional Information for Specific Regions

11.1 European Union (EU)

EU residents have the right to lodge complaints with their local data protection supervisory authorities.

11.2 California (USA)

California residents can contact the California Attorney General’s office to report concerns about our data practices.

11.3 Canada

Canadian residents have rights under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

12. Social Media Integration

Our website includes social media features (such as Pinterest sharing buttons). These features may collect information about your IP address and which pages you visit. Your interactions with these features are governed by the privacy policies of the respective social media platforms.

13. Newsletter and Email Communications

13.1 Newsletter Subscription

When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect:

  • Email address
  • Name (if provided)
  • Recipe preferences (if indicated)

13.2 Email Preferences

You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or contacting us directly.

14. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any websites you visit through our links.

Last Updated: November 6, 2025
This Privacy Policy is effective immediately and governs the collection, use, and disclosure of information through MySeaFoodRecipe.com.