NavyRecipes, accessible at https://navyrecipes.com/ (“Website”), adheres to the following privacy policy (“Privacy Policy”).
We value your privacy and are committed to safeguarding it. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect and how we use it. This policy applies solely to this Website.
Accessibility Efforts
At NavyRecipes, we strive to ensure our content is accessible to all our readers. If you have any trouble accessing our website, please reach out to us at [email protected].
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) set requirements for improving accessibility for individuals with disabilities. WCAG 2.1 includes three levels of compliance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. NavyRecipes aims to comply with WCAG 2.1 Level AA, although some content may not fully meet these standards.
Information Collection and Usage
Information You Provide Voluntarily:
We may collect personal information such as your name and email address. For instance, you might provide this information when leaving a comment, subscribing to our newsletter, or filling out a contact form. When you create a user profile, we will store your username but your password will remain encrypted.
Information from Third Parties:
We might receive information about you from external sources. If you link your Facebook, Instagram, or Google accounts to your user profile, we will obtain your name, email address, and profile picture from those accounts. Our website utilizes the Facebook commenting system, so if you comment on a post, your profile picture will be visible.
Automatically Collected Information:
We gather certain data automatically about your interaction with the Website. This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring website, pages viewed, and access times. We may also collect data about the actions you take while using the Website, such as links clicked.
Cookies:
We use cookies, small data files stored on your browser, to personalize your experience on our Website. We use session cookies, which expire when you close your browser, and persistent cookies, which remain until you delete them.
Usage of Collected Information
The information collected may be used in the following ways:
- To operate and maintain the Website;
- To create and manage your account, identify you as a user, and customize your experience;
- To send newsletters and promotional materials, with instructions on how to opt-out included in each email;
- To send administrative communications, such as confirmation emails, technical notices, policy updates, or security alerts;
- To respond to your comments and inquiries;
- To provide user support;
- To track and measure advertising on the Website;
- To prevent and address unauthorized or illegal activities.
Sharing of Personal Information
We may share your information with third parties if you explicitly authorize us to do so.
The Website employs various third-party service providers, each governed by their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics: Tracks Website usage and provides insights such as referring websites and user actions. Google Analytics captures IP addresses but does not collect personal information.
- ConvertKit: Used for email updates and newsletters, storing your name and email address for communication purposes. Refer to ConvertKit’s privacy policy for more details.
- One Signal: Sends push notifications through your web browser, if you opt-in. Refer to One Signal’s privacy policy for more information.
Your personal information is not shared with any other third-party applications at this time. This list may change at the Website’s discretion.
We will not sell, distribute, or reveal your email addresses or personal information without your consent, except when required by law or in the case of a business transfer such as a merger, acquisition, or bankruptcy.
Anonymous Data
We may use anonymous data, which does not identify you individually, or combine it with data from other sources for marketing, advertising, or other purposes. Examples include analytics or information from cookies.
Publicly Visible Information
If you create a user profile or leave a comment, certain information may be visible to the public. You must provide a username and email address for profile creation; however, your email address will not be publicly displayed. You may also choose to add a profile picture, description, and a link to your website.
Cookies
We use cookies to store visitor preferences, record user-specific information on accessed pages, ensure users are not repeatedly shown the same banner ads, and customize Website content based on browser type or other information. Third-party services like Google Analytics may also use cookies.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may affect the functionality of our Website.
Advertising
Display Ads
We use Google Adsense for advertising on the Website. Google Adsense serves content and ads, which may use cookies to collect IP addresses and location data for personalized ads. Refer to Google Adsense’s privacy policy here.
Retargeting Ads
We may use remarketing with third-party companies like Google, Facebook, or Instagram to advertise the Website. These companies use cookies to display ads based on past visits to the Website.
Affiliate Program Participation
We engage in affiliate marketing, embedding tracking links into the Website. If you click on an affiliate link, a cookie will be placed on your browser to track sales for commission purposes.
NavyRecipes participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, earning advertising fees by linking to Amazon.com. This program uses cookies to track visits for commission assignments.
Newsletters
You may subscribe to our newsletter, which may be used for advertising purposes. Newsletters may contain tracking pixels to allow analysis of the success of online marketing campaigns. These pixels track when emails are opened and links clicked, helping us tailor future content.
Your Rights
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from future email communications by following the unsubscribe links in our emails or contacting us at [email protected].
- Access: Request access to the personal information we have about you by contacting us at [email protected].
- Amend: Update or amend your personal information by contacting us at [email protected].
- Forget: Request the deletion of your personal data in certain situations by contacting us at [email protected].
Please note, we may need to retain certain information for record-keeping purposes or to complete transactions, or when required by law.
Sensitive Personal Information
Please do not submit sensitive personal information to the Website, such as social security numbers, racial or ethnic details, political opinions, religious beliefs, health information, criminal background, or trade union memberships. If you do submit such information, it will be subject to this Privacy Policy.
Children’s Information
We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 16. If a parent or guardian believes we have such information, please contact us immediately at [email protected], and we will promptly remove it from our records.
Terms of Use
You may link to or feature one image from tutorials on this Website if you provide a link back to www.navyrecipes.com for the tutorial or recipe. Watermarks must remain visible, and copying instructions is prohibited. Use our ideas for personal (non-commercial) use only. For questions, email us at [email protected].
Contact Information
For questions related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].