Last updated: 8 July 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how AustRecipes (“AustRecipes,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit https://austrecipes.com (the “Site”), leave comments, download content, or otherwise interact with us.
If you have questions or would like to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at contact@austrecipes.com.
1) Who we are
AustRecipes is a recipe website sharing food content and related articles for home cooks. For data-protection purposes, we are the controller of personal information collected through the Site.
2) Information we collect
We collect information in three ways: (a) you provide it to us, (b) it’s collected automatically, and (c) it’s provided by third parties.
a) Information you provide
- Comments & forms: name, email, website URL, comment content, messages.
- Downloads or purchases (if offered): name, email, order details, postal address where required, and limited billing details handled by our payment processors. We do not store full credit‑card numbers.
- User‑generated content: ratings, recipe photos, reviews.
b) Information collected automatically
- Usage data: IP address, device type, browser, pages viewed, time on page, referring/exit pages.
- Cookies and similar technologies: pixels, tags, SDKs used for analytics, performance, and advertising (see Cookies section).
c) Information from third parties
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics 4) give us aggregated insights.
- Advertising partners (e.g., Google AdSense) may provide reporting on ad performance.
3) How we use information
- Provide, operate, and improve the Site and our content.
- Moderate comments and community features; prevent spam and abuse.
- Analyze Site performance and audience trends.
- Personalize content and measure/serve advertising.
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms.
Legal bases (EEA/UK): consent, performance of a contract, legitimate interests (e.g., website security and analytics), and compliance with legal duties.
4) Sharing of information
We share information with:
- Service providers: hosting/CDN, analytics, customer support, security, payment processing.
- Advertising & affiliate partners: to display ads and track referrals/commissions.
- Business transfers: if we sell/merge/reorganize part or all of our business.
- Legal: to comply with law, enforce policies, or protect rights/safety.
We do not sell personal information in the conventional sense. Where U.S. state laws classify certain sharing for targeted advertising as a “sale” or “share,” you may opt out by contacting us (see Your rights below).
5) Cookies and tracking technologies
We use the following categories of cookies:
- Essential: required for core functionality (security, load balancing).
- Performance & analytics: help us understand usage (e.g., GA4).
- Functionality: remember preferences.
- Advertising: measure ads and show relevant promotions.
Third party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to this website or other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to this site and/or other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings at any time. Disabling some cookies may affect Site functionality.
6) Data retention
We retain information only as long as necessary for the purposes described above, including to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. For example, comment metadata may be kept indefinitely to recognize follow‑up comments.
7) Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; use the Site at your own risk.
8) International transfers
If you access the Site from outside Australia, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries where our service providers operate. We take steps to ensure appropriate protections are in place (e.g., standard contractual clauses where applicable).
9) Your privacy rights
EEA/UK residents
You may request access, correction, deletion, restriction, portability, or object to certain processing. Where we rely on consent, you can withdraw it at any time. To make a request, email contact@austrecipes.com.
California residents (and similar U.S. state laws)
You may request to know/access specific pieces and categories of personal information, request deletion, correct inaccuracies, and opt out of sale/sharing for targeted advertising. To exercise these rights, email contact@austrecipes.com.
Australia
You may request access to and correction of personal information. Contact contact@austrecipes.com to make a request.
We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling a request and may deny or limit a request as permitted by law.
10) Children’s privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us to request deletion.
11) Third‑party links and embedded content
Our Site may link to third‑party websites or embed content (e.g., videos, social posts). Those sites operate independently of us and have their own policies, which we encourage you to review.
12) Changes to this Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date above reflects the most recent changes. Material changes will be highlighted on the Site where feasible.
13) Contact
Questions about this Policy or our privacy practices:
Privacy questions or data requests?
Email: contact@austrecipes.com
This includes requests for access, correction, deletion, or to opt out of the sale/sharing of your personal information.