Privacy Policy

At QuicheRecipe.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and your rights regarding that data.

By using QuicheRecipe.com, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our website.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter: We collect your email address through our newsletter signup form powered by Formspree. This is the only personal information we actively request.
• Contact us: If you email us at [email protected], we collect the information you include in your message (name, email address, and message content).

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit QuicheRecipe.com, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies:

• Analytics data: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This includes information such as your IP address (anonymized), browser type, device type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring website.
• Cookies: We use cookies to remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience. See Section 3 for more details.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We do not purchase or receive personal information from third-party data brokers. However, if you interact with our content on third-party platforms (Pinterest, Instagram), those platforms may share aggregated, anonymized data with us per their own privacy policies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

2.1 Newsletter Communication

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we use your email address to send you:

• Weekly recipe updates (The Weekly Brunch newsletter)
• New recipe announcements and technique guides
• Occasional updates about QuicheRecipe.com features or content

You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in every email.

2.2 Analytics and Site Improvement

We use Google Analytics data to:

• Understand which recipes and guides are most popular
• Identify technical issues or broken links
• Improve site navigation and user experience
• Make editorial decisions about future content

2.3 Legal Compliance and Safety

We may use or disclose your information when required to:

• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes
• Protect the rights, property, or safety of QuicheRecipe.com, our users, or the public
• Detect, prevent, or address fraud, security, or technical issues

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

3.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. They allow websites to remember your preferences and understand how you interact with the site.

3.2 Cookies We Use

QuicheRecipe.com uses the following types of cookies:

3.3 Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete cookies
• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Clear cookies when you close your browser

Please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

4. Third-Party Services

QuicheRecipe.com uses the following third-party services that may collect information about you:

4.1 Google Analytics

Purpose: Website traffic analysis and performance monitoring
Data collected: Anonymized IP addresses, browser type, device information, pages visited, session duration
Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

4.2 Google AdSense

Purpose: Display advertising to support free content
Data collected: Cookies for personalized advertising based on browsing behavior
Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Opt-out: Manage preferences at Google Ads Settings

4.3 Formspree

Purpose: Newsletter subscription form processing
Data collected: Email addresses submitted through our newsletter signup form
Privacy policy: https://formspree.io/legal/privacy-policy

4.4 Pinterest

Purpose: Enable users to save recipes to Pinterest through "Pin It" buttons
Data collected: Pinterest may collect data when you interact with Pin buttons embedded on our site
Privacy policy: https://policy.pinterest.com/privacy-policy

4.5 Google Fonts

Purpose: Display custom web typography
Data collected: Your IP address when font files are requested
Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Important: We do not control how third parties use your information. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies to understand their data practices.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:

• Newsletter subscribers: We retain your email address until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
• Analytics data: Google Analytics data is automatically deleted after 26 months.
• Contact inquiries: Emails sent to [email protected] are retained for up to 2 years for customer service purposes.

6. Your Rights (GDPR Compliance)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

6.1 Right to Access

You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

6.2 Right to Rectification

You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

6.3 Right to Erasure ("Right to Be Forgotten")

You have the right to request that we delete your personal information under certain circumstances.

6.4 Right to Restrict Processing

You have the right to request that we limit how we use your personal information.

6.5 Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

6.6 Right to Object

You have the right to object to our processing of your personal information for direct marketing purposes.

6.7 Right to Withdraw Consent

If we process your data based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: [email protected]

We will respond to your request within 30 days. Please note that we may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

• HTTPS encryption for all pages on QuicheRecipe.com
• Secure storage of email subscriber lists
• Limited access to personal information (only authorized team members)
• Regular security reviews and updates

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

QuicheRecipe.com is not directed at children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 16, we will delete that information promptly.

If you believe we have collected information from a child under 16, please contact us at [email protected].

9. International Data Transfers

QuicheRecipe.com is based in the United States. If you access our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States.

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose.
• Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of your personal information.
• Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. Note: We do not sell personal information.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

11. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals.

At this time, QuicheRecipe.com does not respond to DNT signals. However, you can control tracking through browser settings and third-party opt-out tools as described in Section 3.3.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Notify newsletter subscribers via email if the changes materially affect how we handle personal information

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

14. Summary of Key Points

This Privacy Policy was last updated on February 13, 2026.