At ScoopRecipes.com, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with our website, including compliance with Google AdSense requirements. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us.
1. Information We Collect
We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services:
- Personal Information: Includes information you provide voluntarily, such as your name, email address, or other details when leaving comments or signing up for our newsletter.
- Usage Data: Includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior on our site.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and serve personalized ads. See the “Cookies” section below for more details.
2. Use of Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on ScoopRecipes.com. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on our site. Specifically:
- Google uses the DART cookie to enable it to serve ads based on your visit to our site and other sites on the internet.
- You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting the Google Ads Settings page.
For more information about how Google collects and uses data, visit Google’s Privacy & Terms.
3. Comments
When visitors leave comments on our site:
- We collect the information provided in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string for spam detection.
- An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be shared with the Google Profile Service to determine if you have an associated profile. You can review Google’s Privacy Policy here. After your comment is approved, your profile picture, if available, will be displayed publicly alongside your comment.
4. Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Enhance your browsing experience.
- Analyze traffic and website performance.
- Serve personalized advertisements through Google AdSense.
You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. However, doing so may affect your ability to use some features of the site. For more details on managing cookies, visit All About Cookies.
5. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on ScoopRecipes.com may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, or articles) from other websites. Embedded content behaves as if you visited the external site directly. These websites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interactions with their content.
6. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share it in the following cases:
- With Google AdSense: For personalized advertising.
- Spam Detection Services: Visitor comments may be processed through automated spam detection services.
7. Data Retention
- Comments: Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely to facilitate automatic approval of future comments.
- User Accounts: For registered users, we store the personal information provided in their profiles. You can view, edit, or delete your information at any time, except for your username.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access Your Data: Request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you.
- Delete Your Data: Request the deletion of your personal data. Note that some data may be retained for administrative or legal purposes.
- Opt-Out of Personalized Ads: Visit the Google Ads Settings page to opt out.
9. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your data, but no online platform can guarantee complete security. Please exercise caution when sharing personal information online.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page, and the “Last Updated” date will be revised accordingly.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:
ScoopRecipes.com