1. Introduction
Welcome to www.dailymealideas.com (“Daily Meal Ideas,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Data Privacy and Use Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with our AdSense-based advertisements.
As a meal planning and recipe website, we prioritize providing you with valuable culinary content while maintaining transparency about our data practices. We encourage you to read this policy carefully to understand our approach to data privacy and how it may affect you.
By accessing or using www.dailymealideas.com, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our website or services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Name
- Email address
- IP address
- User account credentials (if you create an account)
- Profile information (e.g., dietary preferences, meal planning preferences)
- Comments and feedback on recipes or meal plans
- Recipe ratings and reviews
- User-generated content (e.g., recipes you submit, photos you upload)
- Survey responses
- Information you provide when contacting us
2.2 Non-Personal Information
We also collect non-personal information that does not directly identify you:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Device type and identifiers
- Language preferences
- Time zone
- Referring website
- Pages visited on our site
- Time spent on pages
- Clicks and interactions with content
- Search queries on our site
- Recipes viewed or saved
- Meal planning preferences and interests inferred from your browsing behavior
2.3 Information Collection Methods
We collect information through:
- Direct Interactions: When you create an account, submit recipes, leave comments, or contact us
- Automated Technologies: Cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and other tracking technologies
- Third-Party Sources: Information from advertising partners, analytics providers, and social media platforms
- User-Generated Content: Recipes, meal plans, cooking tips, or other content you contribute
3. How We Use Your Information
3.1 Provide and Improve Services
- Deliver personalized meal plans and recipe recommendations
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Develop new features and offerings
- Analyze user behavior to enhance content
- Maintain and update our recipe database
3.2 Advertising and Marketing
- Serve targeted advertisements through Google AdSense
- Measure advertising campaign effectiveness
- Send promotional emails about new recipes and meal plans (with consent)
- Conduct market research and analytics
3.3 Communication
- Respond to inquiries and support requests
- Send administrative messages
- Notify you about policy changes
- Facilitate community interactions
3.4 Legal and Security
- Detect and prevent fraud
- Enforce our terms of service
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect our rights and user safety
4. Cookies and Similar Technologies
4.1 Cookie Types
- Essential Cookies: For basic website functionality
- Analytical Cookies: To understand site usage
- Functionality Cookies: To remember preferences
- Advertising Cookies: For personalized ads
4.2 Cookie Management
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Visit www.aboutcookies.org for more information.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information with:
- Service providers helping operate our business
- Advertising partners (including Google AdSense)
- Legal authorities when required
- Business transfer recipients
- Third parties with your consent
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access and correct your personal information
- Request data portability
- Delete your account and information
- Opt-out of marketing communications
- Object to data processing
- Withdraw consent
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information, including:
- Data encryption
- Regular security assessments
- Access controls
- Employee training
- Physical security measures
8. Contact Us
For questions about this policy or our privacy practices, contact us at:
Daily Meal Ideas
Email: contact@dailymealideas.com
9. Policy Updates
We may update this policy periodically. The latest version will be posted on this page with an updated date.
Last Updated: February 2, 2025