PRIVACY POLICY

At SophiaRecipe, accessible from https://www.sophiarecipe.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy. The kinds of personal data we gather and how we use it to improve your online experience are described in this privacy policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information from users who visit our website, including:

Personal Identification Information: This may include your name, email address, or other contact details when voluntarily provided (for example, through a contact form).
Non-Personal Identification Information: We may collect non-personal information such as your browser type, device type, IP address, operating system, and other technical details to improve the functionality of the website.

2. Use of Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve your experience. Cookies are small data files placed on your device when you visit our site. These cookies help us:

Analyze and optimize site performance.
Personalize your experience on our website.
Track affiliate links and advertising services.

You can disable cookies at any time by adjusting your browser settings. However, please note that disabling cookies may impact certain features of the site.

3. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will encounter a cookie consent banner that informs you of our use of cookies. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Privacy Policy. You can choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies.

4. Use of Third-Party Services

Ezoic:This website uses the services of Ezoic Inc. (“Ezoic”), including to manage third-party interest-based advertising. Ezoic may employ a variety of technologies on this website, including tools to serve content, display advertisements and enable advertising to visitors of this website, which may utilize first and third-party cookies.
A cookie is a small text file sent to your device by a web server that enables the website to remember information about your browsing activity. First-party cookies are created by the site you are visiting, while third-party cookies are set by domains other than the one you’re visiting. Ezoic and our partners may place third-party cookies, tags, beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to monitor interactions with advertisements and optimize ad targeting. Please note that disabling cookies may limit access to certain content and features on the website, and rejecting cookies does not eliminate advertisements but will result in non-personalized advertising. You can find more information about cookies and how to manage them here.
The following information may be collected, used, and stored in a cookie when serving personalized ads:
- IP address
- Operating system type and version
- Device type
- Language preferences
- Web browser type
- Email (in a hashed or encrypted form)
Ezoic and its partners may use this data in combination with information that has been independently collected to deliver targeted advertisements across various platforms and websites. Ezoic’s partners may also gather additional data, such as unique IDs, advertising IDs, geolocation data, usage data, device information, traffic data, referral sources, and interactions between users and websites or advertisements, to create audience segments for targeted advertising across different devices, browsers, and apps. You can find more information about interest-based advertising and how to manage them here.
You can view Ezoic’s privacy policy here, or for additional information about Ezoic’s advertising and other partners, you can view Ezoic’s advertising partners here.
Google AdSense: We use Google AdSense to display ads on our website. Google and its partners use cookies to serve ads based on your previous interactions with our site or other websites. You can opt out of personalized ads by visiting Google Ad Settings.
Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand user behavior and improve website functionality. These tools may collect non-personal information such as IP addresses and browser types. For more information, visit Google’s privacy policy.

5. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Enhance the user experience on our site.
Provide personalized content and ads through Ezoic and Google AdSense.
Analyze and optimize site performance.
Respond to inquiries or requests submitted via the contact form.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access or misuse. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent. However, we may share non-personal information with trusted service providers, such as Ezoic and Google, to help operate our site, provided these parties agree to protect your information.

8. Your Rights

As a user, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request corrections to any inaccuracies in your data.
Request the deletion of your personal data (unless retention is required by law).
Withdraw consent to data collection at any time by disabling cookies or contacting us directly.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be reflected on this page, with the effective date updated accordingly. We encourage users to review this page regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.