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VictoriaRecipes.com (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and safeguard your data when you visit https://victoriarecipes.com (the “Site”).

By using the Site, you agree to the practices described below. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

Who We Are

Information We Collect

You Provide

  • Comments: When you leave a comment we collect the data shown in the form plus your IP address and browser user‑agent string for spam detection.
  • Contact forms & email: Any data you send to us directly (e.g., name, email, message content).
  • Newsletter sign‑ups: Name and email address when you subscribe.

Collected Automatically

  • Log data: IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, date/time stamp and click‑stream data.
  • Cookies & similar technologies: See Section 6.

From Third Parties

  • Gravatar: An anonymized hash of your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to display your profile picture. See Gravatar’s Privacy Policy at https://automattic.com/privacy/.

How We Use Information

We use information to:

  1. operate, maintain and improve the Site;
  2. display and moderate user comments;
  3. send newsletters or respond to enquiries you initiate;
  4. measure and analyse traffic and usage to improve content;
  5. serve, measure and personalise advertising in partnership with Google AdSense/Ad Manager and other partners;
  6. comply with legal obligations and protect the security of the Site.

For visitors from the European Economic Area (EEA), the UK and Switzerland, we process personal data only when we have a lawful basis: consent, performance of a contract, compliance with a legal obligation, or legitimate interests (e.g., site security).

Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell or rent personal information. We share it only:

  • with trusted service providers (hosting, analytics, email marketing) who process it on our behalf;
  • with advertising partners (Google AdSense/Ad Manager) so they can show and measure ads;
  • with affiliate programmes when you click an affiliate link; this lets the merchant know you came from our Site and may involve setting cookies to track referrals;
  • when required by law or to protect rights, property or safety.

Cookies & Similar Technologies

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device that store a small amount of data. They let the Site recognise your device and remember preferences.

How We Use Cookies

  • Essential cookies â€“ allow core features like logging in.
  • Analytics cookies â€“ help us understand how visitors use the Site.
  • Advertising cookies â€“ enable Google and its partners to serve personalised and non‑personalised ads.

Google Advertising Cookies

Google and its partners use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site and other sites. You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings (https://adssettings.google.com). Alternatively, opt out of some third‑party advertising cookies at https://www.aboutads.info.  

Most browsers let you refuse or delete cookies.

If you live in the EEA, UK or Switzerland, we show a cookie consent banner on your first visit and do not set non‑essential cookies (including advertising cookies) unless you choose “Accept”.

International Data Transfers

Our servers are in the United States. If you are outside the US, your information will be transferred to and processed in the US, where privacy laws may differ from those in your country.

Data Retention

We keep personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes set out in this Policy, unless a longer period is required by law.

Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely so we can recognise and approve follow‑up comments automatically.

Your Rights

EEA/UK Residents

You have the right to access, correct, delete or restrict the processing of your personal data, and to object to processing or request data portability. You may withdraw consent at any time. To exercise these rights, email privacy@victoriarecipes.com.

California Residents (CCPA)

You have the right to:

  • know what personal information we collect and why;
  • request deletion of your personal information;
  • opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information (we do not knowingly sell personal data);
  • not be discriminated against for exercising your rights.

To submit a request, email privacy@victoriarecipes.com with the subject “CCPA Request” or click the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link in our footer.

Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe we have done so, please contact us and we will delete the information promptly.

External Links & Embedded Content

Articles on this Site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images). Embedded content from other websites behaves exactly as if you visited the other website; those sites may collect data, use cookies and track your interaction. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date tells you when it was last revised. Your continued use of the Site after we post changes means you accept the revised Policy.

Contact Us

Email: privacy@victoriarecipes.com
Contact page: Contact us