Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 01, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to happydishrecipes (the “Site”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit https://happydishrecipes.com (the “Website”). By accessing or using our Website, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of the Site immediately.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data‑protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Economic Area, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant regulations.

2. Data Collection

We collect two categories of information:

• 2.1. Personal Information – Information that can directly identify you, such as your name, email address, and any other details you voluntarily provide when you:
  • Subscribe to our newsletter;
  • Submit a comment, recipe, or feedback form;
  • Contact us via the email address provided below.
• 2.2. Non‑Personal Information – Technical data automatically collected by our servers and third‑party services, including:
  • IP address;
  • Device type and operating system;
  • Browser type and version;
  • Pages visited, time spent on each page, and navigation paths;
  • Referral URLs and search terms.

Non‑personal information is used primarily for analytics, security, and improving the overall user experience. Personal information is never sold to third parties, and we only share it when required to provide a service you have requested or when required by law.

3. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain until they reach a set expiration date or you delete them). The purposes of our cookies include:

• Essential Cookies – Enable core functionality such as remembering your language preference or keeping you logged in during a session.
• Analytics Cookies – Collect data for Google Analytics (see Section 4) to understand how visitors interact with the Site.
• Advertising Cookies – Used by Ezoic and social media platforms to deliver personalized ads (see Section 7).
• Preference Cookies – Remember your choices regarding cookie consent and other site settings.

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.

4. Analytics (Google Analytics)

We employ Google Analytics to monitor and analyze traffic patterns, user behavior, and overall site performance. Google Analytics collects information such as:

• IP address (anonymized after collection);
• Device and browser details;
• Pages visited, time spent, and referral sources;
• Interaction events (e.g., clicks on recipe videos or social share buttons).

This data is aggregated and reported to us in a way that does not personally identify individual users. Google may use this data for its own purposes, subject to Google’s privacy policy. If you wish to opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you may install the Google Analytics Opt‑out Browser Add‑on.

5. Email Subscriptions

Visitors may voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter to receive new recipes, cooking tips, and promotional offers. When you subscribe, we collect your email address and, optionally, your first and last name. We use this information solely to send the requested communications.

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link found at the bottom of each email. Unsubscribing will remove your email address from our mailing list within a reasonable period and will not affect any other data we hold about you.

6. Third‑Party Services

The Site integrates with several social platforms to enhance sharing and community interaction. These platforms may collect data independently of us when you click on their icons or interact with embedded content.

• Pinterest – When you click a “Pin” button, Pinterest may receive your IP address, browser type, and the URL of the page you are pinning.
• Instagram – Embedded Instagram posts may transmit your IP address and device information to Instagram’s servers.
• Facebook – The Facebook “Like” and “Share” buttons can collect your IP address, browser details, and interaction data. Facebook’s privacy practices are described in its Data Policy.

We do not control the data practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review each platform’s privacy policy to understand how they handle your information.

7. Advertising & Ezoic

We partner with Ezoic to display, test, and optimize advertisements on happydishrecipes. Ezoic uses a suite of technologies to deliver personalized ads and improve site performance. The data collected by Ezoic may include:

• IP address;
• Device information (type, operating system, screen resolution);
• Pages viewed and time spent on each page;
• Browser information (user‑agent string, language settings);
• Interaction events such as clicks on ads.

This information is used to:

• Personalize the advertisements you see, making them more relevant to your interests;
• Optimize ad placement and revenue for the Site;
• Improve overall user experience by reducing irrelevant or intrusive ads.

Ezoic’s full privacy practices are available at their Privacy Policy. You can manage your preferences through the cookie consent banner that appears when you first visit the Site. By adjusting the banner settings, you may opt out of personalized advertising while still allowing essential site functionality.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. For example:

• Newsletter subscriptions are kept until you unsubscribe;
• Comments and user‑generated content are retained indefinitely unless you request deletion;
• Analytics data is stored in aggregated form for up to 26 months.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access – Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction – Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion – Request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal exceptions.
• Restriction – Limit the ways we process your data.
• Portability – Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
• Objection – Object to processing for direct marketing or profiling.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 10. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please reach out to us at:

Email: contact@happydishrecipes.com
Website: https://happydishrecipes.com

We aim to address all inquiries promptly and transparently.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or technology. When we make material changes, we will post the revised policy on this page and update the “Last Updated” date at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. International Data Transfers

Our hosting providers and third‑party services may store or process data on servers located outside your country of residence, including in the United States and the European Union. By using the Site, you consent to such transfers, which will be protected by appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or other mechanisms required by law.

13. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100 % secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.