Last updated: August 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Carmen Recipe (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit carmenrecipe.com (the “Site”). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described below.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Information you provide directly — such as your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter, leave a comment, or contact us through the Site
- Automatically collected information — including IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and time spent on the Site, gathered through cookies and analytics tools
- Third-party information — data shared by services like Google Analytics, Pinterest, or social media plugins when you interact with embedded content on the Site
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its content
- Respond to comments, questions, and requests
- Send newsletters or updates, if you have subscribed
- Analyze site traffic and user behavior to improve recipes and user experience
- Display relevant advertising through third-party ad networks
- Comply with legal obligations
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Site uses cookies and similar technologies as described in our separate Cookie Policy. These help us remember your language preference (English, Romanian, or Russian), analyze traffic, and display personalized ads.
Third-Party Services
Carmen Recipe uses the following third-party services, which may collect information according to their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics — website traffic and usage analysis
- Google AdSense or other ad networks — personalized advertising
- Pinterest — Rich Pins, Pin It buttons, and audience tracking
- Email marketing platforms — for newsletter subscriptions
- Social media plugins — Facebook, Instagram, and other embedded content
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information with:
- Service providers who help operate the Site (hosting, analytics, email delivery)
- Legal authorities, if required by law or to protect our rights
- Business partners, only with your explicit consent
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Withdraw consent at any time (for example, unsubscribing from our newsletter)
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority (applicable to EU/EEA and UK visitors under GDPR)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through the Site’s Contact page.
Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
International Visitors
Carmen Recipe welcomes visitors worldwide, including from the European Union, Moldova, and beyond. If you access the Site from outside your country of residence, your information may be processed in a different jurisdiction with different data protection laws.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please reach out through our Contact page on carmenrecipe.com.