Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 22, 2025
Website: www.recipesmouny.com
Operated by: Chef Mouny

At RecipesMouny.com, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your personal data when you use our website. We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), and Google AdSense Publisher Policies.

By using this site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

RecipesMouny.com is a culinary blog managed by Chef Mouny, dedicated to sharing recipes, cooking guides, and food inspiration.

For privacy questions or requests, you can contact us at:
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: www.recipesmouny.com

2. Information We Collect

We may collect two types of information:

a) Personal Data (provided voluntarily)

  • Name and email address (e.g., newsletter sign-up, contact form, giveaways)
  • IP address and device information
  • Messages or comments submitted via forms

We do not intentionally collect sensitive data (race, health, biometric data, etc.).

b) Non-Personal Data (collected automatically)

  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on site
  • Referrer URL
  • Approximate location data
  • Cookie and usage data (via analytics and advertising tools)

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Provide and maintain our website
  • Respond to inquiries, comments, or support requests
  • Send newsletters if you opt-in
  • Improve site functionality and analyze performance
  • Display personalized ads through Google AdSense
  • Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
  • Fulfill legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information.

4. Cookies & Tracking Tools

Cookies help us improve your browsing experience and deliver relevant ads.

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Essential Cookies – Required for site operation
  • Performance Cookies – For analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Advertising Cookies – For personalized ads (Google AdSense/DoubleClick)

You may disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not work properly.

🔗 Learn more about how Google uses cookies: policies.google.com/technologies/ads

5. Google AdSense & Advertising Partners

We use Google AdSense to display ads. Google and its partners may use cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on your browsing activity across websites.

You can opt out of personalized ads here:
🔗 www.google.com/settings/ads

For more about Google’s partner data use:
🔗 policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

6. Email Marketing

If you subscribe to our newsletter, your information (name, email) is stored by a third-party provider (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit, Brevo).

  • You can unsubscribe anytime via the link in our emails.
  • We do not share or sell your email addresses to third parties.

7. Embedded Content & External Links

Articles may include embedded content (videos, social media, ads) from other websites. These third parties may collect data and track your interactions.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites.

8. Data Retention

We keep your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined here or as required by law. For example:

  • Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe
  • Analytics data: typically retained up to 26 months

9. Your Privacy Rights

Under GDPR (EU/EEA residents):

  • Right to access your data
  • Right to correct or delete data
  • Right to restrict or object to processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to withdraw consent

Under CCPA (California residents):

  • Right to know what data is collected
  • Right to request deletion
  • Right to opt out of “data sales” (we do not sell data)
  • Right to equal service even if you exercise your rights

To exercise your rights, email [email protected] with subject: Privacy Request.

10. Children’s Privacy (COPPA)

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If such data is discovered, it will be deleted immediately. Parents or guardians may contact us to request removal.

11. Data Security

We implement reasonable safeguards, including:

  • SSL/HTTPS encryption
  • Secure servers and firewalls
  • Regular updates and monitoring
  • Restricted data access for authorized personnel only

However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

12. Policy Updates

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Your continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or privacy concerns, please contact:
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: www.recipesmouny.com