Last Updated: January 14, 2026
Effective Date: January 14, 2026
At Recipiano LLC, we take your privacy seriously. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide:
- Email address when you subscribe to our newsletter
- Name and email when you leave comments
- Any information in messages you send us
- Recipe ratings and reviews you submit
Automatically Collected Information:
- IP address and location data (city/country level)
- Browser type and device information
- Pages you visit and time spent on site
- Referring websites and search terms
- Cookie data (see our Cookie Policy for details)
Third-Party Information:
- Social media profile data if you interact with our social accounts
- Analytics data from Google Analytics
- Email engagement data from our newsletter service
How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Send you our weekly newsletter (only if you subscribe)
- Respond to your comments and questions
- Improve our website and content based on usage patterns
- Understand which recipes are most popular
- Prevent spam and abuse on our site
- Comply with legal obligations
We will NEVER sell your email address or personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Data Protection & Security
We implement industry-standard security measures:
- SSL encryption for all data transmission
- Secure hosting with regular security audits
- Limited employee access to personal data (only team members who need it)
- Regular software updates and security patches
- Encrypted email communications for sensitive information
However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We do our best but cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA Compliant)
You have the right to:
Access: Request a copy of all personal data we have about you
Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate information
Deletion: Request deletion of your data (with some legal exceptions)
Portability: Receive your data in a commonly used format
Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from emails anytime (link in every newsletter)
Object: Object to processing for direct marketing
Restrict: Request restricted processing in certain circumstances
To exercise these rights, email privacy@recipiano.com. We’ll respond within 30 days.
Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze site traffic and user behavior
- Serve relevant content recommendations
- Enable social media sharing features
You can control cookies through your browser settings. See our full Cookie Policy for detailed information about each cookie we use.
Third-Party Services
We use these services that may collect data:
Google Analytics: Tracks site usage and visitor behavior (anonymized IP addresses)
Mailchimp: Manages our email newsletter (stores email and engagement data)
Cloudflare: Provides security and CDN services (collects IP and basic request data)
Social Media Plugins: Enable sharing to Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest (subject to their privacy policies)
Comment System: Stores name, email, and IP address for spam prevention
Each service has its own privacy policy governing how they handle data.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe we’ve inadvertently collected data from a child, contact us immediately at privacy@recipiano.com and we’ll delete it.
Data Retention
Newsletter Subscribers: Until you unsubscribe
Comments: Indefinitely (unless you request deletion)
Analytics Data: 26 months (Google Analytics standard)
Email Correspondence: 3 years for business records
Account Data: Until account deletion requested
International Data Transfers
We’re based in France (EU), but our hosting and some service providers are in the United States. Data transferred outside the EU is protected through:
- EU-US Data Privacy Framework compliance
- Standard Contractual Clauses
- Service providers certified under privacy shield successor programs
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date. Material changes will be announced via email to newsletter subscribers. Continued use of our site after changes constitutes acceptance.
Contact for Privacy Concerns
For privacy questions, data requests, or concerns:
Email: privacy@recipiano.com
Mail: Recipiano LLC, Privacy Officer, 45 Avenue Victor Hugo, 75116 Paris, France
Response Time: Within 30 days of receiving requests
We take privacy seriously and will work with you to address any concerns.