Privacy Policy

Welcome to Skylarrecipes.com. Ensuring your privacy is our top priority. This privacy policy details how we gather, utilize, and protect your personal information during your visit to our website.

Information we collect

At Skylar Recipes, we collect information to enhance your experience on our website. This includes personal information you voluntarily provide, such as your name and email address when you interact with our contact forms, leave comments, or sign up for newsletters. 

Additionally, we automatically gather usage data, such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited, to analyze how visitors navigate and use our site. 

This information helps us improve our services, personalize content, and communicate effectively with our users about updates and relevant information. 

We also utilize cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and provide customized content. Your privacy and the security of your information are of utmost importance to us, and we handle all data in accordance with applicable privacy laws and our stated policies.

How we use your information

We use the information collected at Skylar Recipes to provide, maintain, and improve our website and services. Your personal information, such as your name and email address, is used to communicate with you, respond to your inquiries, and provide updates regarding our content and services. 

We analyze usage data, including IP addresses and browser types, to understand how visitors interact with our site and to improve its functionality and user experience. 

This data also helps us personalize your experience by presenting content tailored to your interests. We do not share or sell your personal information with third parties.

Instead, we use it solely for internal purposes, such as enhancing site performance, ensuring security, and complying with legal obligations. 

By using SkylarRecipes.com, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

Log Files

Like many other websites, Skylar Recipes utilizes log files. These files record visitor activity upon accessing the site.

The collected information may include internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and potentially the number of clicks.

This information is used to analyze trends, administer the website, track user navigation on the site, and collect demographic data. IP addresses and other such information are not linked to any personally identifiable information, ensuring your anonymity while browsing our website. 

The information in log files is used for internal purposes only, to improve the functionality of the site and provide a better user experience.

Cookies

SkylarRecipes.com uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are tiny text files saved on your computer or mobile device through your web browser. They enable us to identify your browser and gather specific information.

We utilize session cookies, which expire upon closing your browser, and persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted. Cookies help us understand how you interact with our website, track your preferences, and improve our services by customizing content and advertisements based on your interests. 

You can choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings, although this may affect some functionalities of the site. 

Google DoubleClick DART Cookie

Skylar Recipes may use Google DoubleClick DART cookies for advertising purposes. Google, acting as a third-party vendor, employs cookies to display ads on our site.

These cookies enable Google to serve ads based on your visit to our website and other sites on the Internet. 

Users may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google ad and content network privacy policy at : https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads.

Please note that opting out does not affect your ability to access our site or use its services. 

By using SkylarRecipes.com, you consent to the use of Google DoubleClick DART cookies and the processing of data by Google as described in their privacy policy.

Advertising Partners Privacy Policies

Skylar Recipes works with third-party advertising partners to display advertisements on our website. These partners may use technologies such as cookies and web beacons when they advertise on our site, which will send them your IP address, your ISP, the browser you used to visit our site, and in some cases, whether you have Flash installed. 

This data is typically employed for geotargeting, such as displaying real estate ads for New York to users located in that area, or for showing ads based on visited sites (such as showing cooking ads to someone who frequents cooking sites). 

You can choose to disable or selectively turn off our cookies or third-party cookies in your browser settings, or by managing preferences in programs such as Norton Internet Security. 

However, this may impact your ability to interact with our site and other websites. This could include the inability to log in to services or programs, such as logging into forums or accounts.

The search box on the Skylar Recipes site

The search box on SkylarRecipes.com is powered by Google. When you use this search box to search within our website, you agree to Google’s privacy policy, which governs the use of your personal data such as your interests, IP address, and geographic location. 

Google uses this information to provide relevant search results and to improve their services. Please review Google’s privacy policy here for more details on how they handle your data. 

By using the search box on Skylar Recipes, you consent to the processing of your data by Google in accordance with their policies.

Third Party Privacy Policies

SkylarRecipes may include links to third-party websites or services for your convenience. Please note that these third-party sites operate under their own separate and independent privacy policies. Hence, we do not accept responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites. However, we are committed to safeguarding the integrity of our site and value your feedback regarding these external links.

When you leave our website or are redirected to a third-party website or application, you are no longer governed by this Privacy Policy or our website’s terms and conditions. 

We encourage you to read the privacy policies of these third-party sites to understand how they handle your personal information. 

This ensures you can make informed decisions regarding your privacy when interacting with these websites or services linked to or from Skylar Recipes.

Comments

Skylar Recipes allows users to leave comments on articles and recipes. When you leave a comment on our site, we collect the data shown in the comment form, including your IP address, email address (if provided), and name. This information helps us verify the authenticity of comments and prevent spam. 

All comments are reviewed by our Skylar Recipes team before publication. Once approved, your name and, if provided, your profile picture are visible to other site visitors in the context of your comment. 

Please note that the content of your comment, including any personal information you choose to disclose, may be visible to the public and could be indexed by search engines. Therefore, we encourage you to avoid sharing sensitive personal information in your comments.

CCPA Privacy (Opt-Out of Sale of Personal Information)

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides California residents with specific rights regarding their personal information. 

Under the CCPA, California residents have the right to decline the sale of their personal information. However, Skylar Recipes does not sell personal information to third parties for monetary value.

If you are a California resident and would like to exercise your rights under the CCPA, including the right to access or delete your personal information, please contact us using the information provided in our Privacy Policy. We prioritize safeguarding your privacy and will manage your request in compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

GDPR Data Protection Rights

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a European Union regulation that provides data protection and privacy for all individuals within the EU and the European Economic Area (EEA). It also covers the transfer of personal data outside the EU and EEA regions.

Under the GDPR, individuals possess the following rights concerning their personal data :

  • Right to Access: You have the right to request access to your personal data held by us. This allows you to receive a copy of the personal data we possess about you and to check that we are lawfully processing it.
  • Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You have the right to request the removal of your personal data when it is no longer needed for the purposes for which it was collected, or if you withdraw your consent (where applicable) and there are no other legal grounds for processing.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request the restriction of processing of your personal data in certain circumstances, such as when you contest the accuracy of your data or when the processing is unlawful.
  • Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive the personal data you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. You also have the right to transmit this data to another controller without interference from us.
  • Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances, including where we are processing your data for direct marketing purposes.
  • Rights Regarding Automated Decision Making and Profiling: You have the right to avoid decisions solely based on automated processing, including profiling, that have legal implications for you or similarly significant effects.

To exercise any of these rights or for more information about how we process your personal data under the GDPR, please contact us using the details provided in our Privacy Policy. We are committed to respecting and facilitating the exercise of your GDPR data protection rights.

Consent

By using our site, you consent to our privacy policy.

Changes to the Privacy Policy

Skylarrecipes.com retains the right to amend this privacy policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page and will take effect immediately upon publication.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy, please contact us at: [email protected].

Or use the contact form on the (Contact Us) page.

Last update: 6/7/2024