Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

At MarcelaRecipes.com, we take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how it’s used, and how we protect your data when you visit our website. By using our site, you agree to the terms of this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you visit MarcelaRecipes.com:

  • Personal Information: When you subscribe to our newsletter, submit a contact form, or leave a comment on a blog post, we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.
  • Usage Data: We automatically collect data about your interaction with our website, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, time spent on the site, and referring website URLs. This helps us understand how visitors use our site and improve your experience.
  • Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files that are stored on your device and allow us to remember your preferences, analyze website traffic, and serve you personalized content and ads.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Provide Services: To respond to your inquiries, send newsletters, process subscriptions, or provide customer support.
  • Improve Website: To analyze user behavior and improve the design, functionality, and content of MarcelaRecipes.com.
  • Personalized Content: To deliver tailored content, recipes, and ads based on your preferences and browsing activity.
  • Marketing: To send you promotional emails about new recipes, products, or events. You can unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations or resolve disputes.

3. How We Protect Your Information

We implement a variety of security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmitting or storing data over the internet is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

4. Sharing Your Information

We respect your privacy and do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our website, conducting business, or servicing you (e.g., email marketing platforms, web analytics services, etc.).
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information when required by law or in response to legal requests, such as subpoenas or court orders.

5. Third-Party Links

MarcelaRecipes.com may contain links to third-party websites that are not controlled by us. This Privacy Policy only applies to MarcelaRecipes.com, and we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any websites you visit.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as web beacons and pixel tags) to collect data and personalize your experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser settings. If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the operation of the website (e.g., keeping you logged in).
  • Analytics Cookies: Used to collect data on how visitors use our site (e.g., Google Analytics).
  • Advertising Cookies: Used to show personalized ads based on your browsing behavior.

You can manage your cookie preferences or opt out of some cookies by visiting the following:

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: You can request that we correct or update your information if it is inaccurate.
  • Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal exceptions.
  • Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email we send.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in the Contact Us section below.

8. Children’s Privacy

MarcelaRecipes.com is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Please review this policy periodically for any updates. Your continued use of MarcelaRecipes.com after any changes constitute your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us by filling out the contact form on our website.