Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 12/06/2025

Welcome to The Mediterranean Recipe. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.

1. Who We Are

The Mediterranean Recipe is a recipe and lifestyle blog focused on Mediterranean cooking, healthy living, and cultural inspiration. Our site is owned and operated by [Your Name or Business Entity].

2. What Information We Collect

a. Personal Information

We may collect personal information when you:

Subscribe to our newsletter
Leave a comment
Contact us via a form
Purchase products (e.g., cookbooks or affiliate items)

This may include:

Your name
Email address
Billing/shipping information
IP address

b. Non-Personal Information

We automatically collect certain non-identifiable information via cookies and analytics tools:

Browser type
Referring pages
Pages viewed
Time spent on the site
Device information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Send newsletters and updates
Improve website performance and content
Respond to inquiries or comments
Process payments (if applicable)
Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

Analyze website traffic (via Google Analytics or similar tools)
Remember user preferences
Improve site functionality

You can manage cookies via your browser settings or decline cookies via our cookie consent banner.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services including:

Google Analytics (site analytics)
Mailchimp or ConvertKit (email subscriptions)
Cloudways (hosting)
Affiliate networks (Amazon Associates, etc.)

These services may collect or process your data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

6. Affiliate Disclosure

Some pages contain affiliate links. If you click and purchase through these links, we may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products we genuinely use and love.

7. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, recipes). Embedded content behaves the same way as if you visited the other website. These websites may collect data and use cookies.

8. Your Data Rights

Depending on your location, you have rights to:

Access or request a copy of your personal data
Request data deletion or correction
Withdraw consent or unsubscribe from emails
File a complaint with your data protection authority (e.g., GDPR in the EU, CCPA in California)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: Contact Us – The Mediterranean

9. Data Security

We use secure hosting (Cloudways), SSL encryption, and other security measures to protect your information. However, no method is 100% secure.

10. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here with a new “Last Updated” date. We recommend reviewing this page regularly.

12. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions, please contact:

📧 Email: Contact Us – The Mediterranean Recipe or themediterraneanrecipecorner@gmail.com

🌐 Website: www.themediterraneanrecipe.com