Effective Date: 2/8/2025
At Tasto Recipes (“we,” “our,” “us”), accessible from https://tastorecipes.com, the privacy of our visitors is a top priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data and outlines your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
By using our website, you consent to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you have any questions, contact us at contact@tastorecipes.com.
1. Information We Collect
We collect two types of information:
1.1 Personal Data
We collect personal information you voluntarily provide, such as:
- Name and email address (when you subscribe to our newsletter, leave comments, or contact us).
- Any other data you provide when interacting with our website.
1.2 Automatically Collected Data (Usage Data & Cookies)
When you visit Tasto Recipes, we automatically collect non-personal data, including:
- IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information.
- Pages visited, time spent on the site, and referral sources.
- Cookies and tracking technologies to enhance user experience (see Section 4).
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 years old. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, contact us immediately for removal.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected data for the following purposes:
✅ To operate and improve our website (content updates, troubleshooting, and security).
✅ To personalize user experience and improve website functionality.
✅ To respond to inquiries and send newsletters (if you opt-in).
✅ To analyze visitor trends and behavior (using Google Analytics).
✅ To comply with legal obligations and enforce policies.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
3. Your Rights Under GDPR & CCPA
Depending on your location, you have rights regarding your personal data:
3.1 GDPR Rights (For EU Users)
🔹 Right to Access – Request a copy of your personal data.
🔹 Right to Rectification – Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
🔹 Right to Erasure (“Right to Be Forgotten”) – Request data deletion under certain conditions.
🔹 Right to Restrict Processing – Limit how we use your data.
🔹 Right to Data Portability – Request data transfer to another provider.
🔹 Right to Object – Object to specific data processing activities.
3.2 CCPA Rights (For California Residents)
🔹 Right to Know – Request details about data collected, shared, or sold (we do not sell personal data).
🔹 Right to Delete – Request deletion of your data, subject to legal limitations.
🔹 Right to Opt-Out – Opt-out of data sharing for targeted advertising.
🔹 Right to Non-Discrimination – No penalties for exercising your rights.
To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@tastorecipes.com. We will respond within 30 days for GDPR requests and 45 days for CCPA requests.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and tracking technologies to improve your experience.
Types of Cookies We Use
✅ Essential Cookies – Necessary for website functionality.
✅ Analytics Cookies – Track site usage (Google Analytics).
✅ Advertising Cookies – Used by Google AdSense to display relevant ads.
5. Third-Party Services & Google AdSense
5.1 Google AdSense & Advertising
We use Google AdSense to serve advertisements, which may use cookies to provide personalized or non-personalized ads.
- Personalized Ads: Based on user activity and interests (requires consent in the EEA).
- Non-Personalized Ads: Based on website context and location.
- You can manage Google ad preferences .
5.2 Third-Party Analytics
We use Google Analytics to monitor website traffic. Google may collect IP addresses, device information, and browsing activity. Learn more about Google’s privacy policies .
6. Data Security
We take reasonable security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online system is 100% secure, so use our website at your own risk.
7. Children’s Privacy
Tasto Recipes does not knowingly collect data from children under 13 years old (or under 16 in the EU). If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us for removal.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as needed. Changes will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” will be updated accordingly. Continued use of our website means you accept any changes.
9. Contact Us
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
📧 Email: contact@tastorecipes.com