Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 16, 2025

AmericanFoodRecipe.com (“the Site”) is operated solely by Preeti Acharya, Founder and Lead Research Editor. Protecting your privacy is a top priority. This Privacy Policy explains how your information is collected, used, stored, and protected, and how you can exercise your rights. It is designed to comply with U.S. laws, including COPPA and CCPA, as well as to provide transparency for international users (including GDPR) who access the Site.

By using this Site, you acknowledge this Privacy Policy and understand how your information is collected and used. Where required by applicable law, consent is obtained through appropriate mechanisms.

1. Information We Collect

a. Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

We only collect information you voluntarily provide, such as:

  • Contact Forms: Name, email address, message content
  • Newsletter Subscriptions: Name, email address
  • Comments or Inquiries: Name, email, and message content

b. Non-Personal Information

We may automatically collect information through standard web technologies for analytics and site performance, including:

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system and device type
  • Referring website
  • Page views, clicks, and interactions
  • Aggregate analytics via Google Analytics

Purpose: This information is used to improve site functionality, monitor traffic trends, and enhance user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used for the following purposes:

  • Responding to inquiries, comments, and messages
  • Sending newsletters or updates if you opt-in
  • Improving website content, structure, and functionality
  • Ensuring compliance with advertising and affiliate program guidelines

No Selling or Sharing: We never sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

3. Cookies & Tracking

The Site uses cookies and tracking technologies for:

  • Analytics (Google Analytics)
  • Ad personalization and compliance with Google AdSense
  • Improving website navigation and user experience

Managing Cookies: You can disable cookies via your browser settings, but some features of the Site may not function properly.

4. Advertising & Affiliate Links

AmericanFoodRecipe.com is supported by programmatic advertising and affiliate partnerships.

  • Ads are served by authorized networks such as Google AdSense.
  • We may earn commissions from purchases made through affiliate links.
  • We do not share personal information with advertisers.

5. Data Security & Retention

We implement reasonable safeguards to protect your data:

  • Secure server hosting and encrypted form submissions
  • Limited access to personal information
  • Regular monitoring of technical systems

Data Retention:

  • Contact form submissions: Retained for 12 months, then deleted
  • Newsletter subscribers: Retained until you unsubscribe
  • Analytics data: Retained for up to 26 months in accordance with Google Analytics retention settings, after which it is automatically deleted or anonymized.

While we strive for strong protection, no system is completely secure. By using this Site, you acknowledge residual risk.

6. Children’s Privacy

This Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. For more information, see COPPA guidelines.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal information
  • Withdraw consent to receive communications (unsubscribe from newsletters)
  • Object to certain data processing where legally applicable

California Residents: You have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

To exercise your rights, contact me directly via the contact form.

EU Users (GDPR): If you access this Site from the EU, your data is processed in accordance with GDPR principles, including transparency, purpose limitation, the right to erasure, and the right to complain to your local data protection authority.

8. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services, including:

These services have their own privacy policies. By using the Site, you consent to their data practices.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect changes in law, technology, or site practices.

  • Updates will be posted on this page with a new Effective Date
  • We encourage visitors to review the policy regularly

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please visit our Contact Page.

Preeti Acharya
Founder & Lead Research Editor
AmericanFoodRecipe.com

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