Privacy Policy for Riviera Recipes
Effective Date: 02/04/2025
At Riviera Recipes, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your information. By using our website, https://www.rivierarecipes.com/, you consent to the practices outlined in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect both personal and non-personal information to improve your experience on our website.
- Personal Information: When you subscribe to our newsletter, leave a comment, or contact us, we may collect details such as your name and email address. Providing this information is optional and solely used to enhance your experience.
- Non-Personal Information: We automatically collect certain data, including your IP address, browser type, device information, and website activity. This helps us analyze trends, improve site functionality, and optimize performance.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your data may be used for the following purposes:
- Communication: To respond to inquiries, send updates, and provide newsletters (if you opt in).
- Website Optimization: To understand visitor behavior and improve content and performance.
- Security & Compliance: To detect fraud, enforce website policies, and comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on Riviera Recipes. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize your preferences, analyze website traffic, and improve functionality.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly (e.g., page navigation, access to secure areas).
- Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website (e.g., page views, bounce rates).
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences (e.g., language or region) for a personalized experience.
- Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver personalized ads based on your browsing behavior.
Third-Party Cookies:
We may use third-party services, such as Google Analytics and Google AdSense, which also use cookies. These cookies help us analyze website traffic and display relevant ads. For more information about how Google uses cookies, please visit Google’s Privacy & Terms.
Managing Cookies:
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. For instructions on managing cookies, please refer to your browser’s help section.
4. Third-Party Services & Embedded Content
We may use third-party analytics tools to track website performance. These providers have limited access to your data and are required to protect your privacy.
Articles on our site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images) from external websites. These sites may collect data and track your interaction as if you visited them directly. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies.
5. Data Security
We implement strict security protocols, including encryption and secure servers, to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to safeguard your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights Over Your Data
Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Ask for the deletion of your personal data when no longer necessary.
- Withdraw consent for data processing at any time.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. For example:
- Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
- Analytics data is anonymized and retained for statistical purposes.
8. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA), where data protection laws may differ. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that your data remains protected.
9. Children’s Privacy
Riviera Recipes is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If such data is inadvertently collected, we will promptly delete it.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date. We encourage you to review this page regularly.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
📧 [email protected]