Effective Date: July 2, 2025
At MealsByMr.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your Personally Identifiable Information (PII). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you interact with our website, MealsByMr.com, a blog dedicated to sharing recipes and culinary content. PII, as defined by US privacy law and information security standards, refers to any information that can identify an individual, such as your name, email address, or IP address. This policy also explains your rights regarding your data and how to contact us with any concerns.
Information We Collect
We collect information to enhance your experience on our website and provide personalized content. The types of information we may collect include:
Information You Provide
- Registration and Subscriptions: When you register on our site or subscribe to our newsletter, we may collect your name, email address, and other details you voluntarily provide.
- Forms and Interactions: Information submitted through contact forms, surveys, or other interactive features, such as comments or recipe submissions.
- Communication: Details provided when you contact us via email, chat, or other communication methods.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit MealsByMr.com, we may collect the following through cookies and similar technologies:
- IP Address: To understand your general location and improve site functionality.
- Device Information: Operating system type and version, device type, and browser type.
- Language Preferences: To tailor content to your preferred language.
- Browsing Behavior: Pages visited, time spent on the site, and referral sources.
- Email (Hashed or Encrypted): Used for secure communication or analytics purposes.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device to remember your preferences and track site interactions. We use:
- First-Party Cookies: Set by MealsByMr.com to save your preferences, such as display settings or login status.
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by our advertising partners, such as Google AdSense, to deliver personalized ads based on your browsing history.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may limit access to certain features or content. Disabling cookies will not eliminate ads but may result in non-personalized advertisements.
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to provide a better user experience and improve our services. Specific uses include:
- Personalization: Tailoring content, such as recipe recommendations, based on your preferences and browsing behavior.
- Website Improvement: Analyzing site traffic and user interactions to enhance functionality and user experience.
- Advertising: Displaying relevant ads through Google AdSense, which may use cookies to track your visits across websites.
- Communication: Responding to your inquiries, sending newsletters, or following up on feedback, reviews, or contest entries.
- Analytics: Compiling aggregate data to understand site performance and user trends.
- Promotions and Surveys: Administering contests, promotions, or surveys to engage with our audience.
How We Protect Your Information
We take your privacy seriously and implement measures to safeguard your PII:
- Encryption: We use Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology to encrypt data transmitted between your device and our servers.
- Access Controls: Only a limited number of authorized personnel with special access rights can access your information, and they are bound by confidentiality agreements.
- Trusted Hosting Providers: Our website is hosted by reputable providers with robust security measures.
- Regular Security Audits: We periodically review our systems to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.
Despite these measures, no online system is completely secure. In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will notify affected users via email within 7 business days, in compliance with applicable laws.
Google AdSense and Advertising
MealsByMr.com partners with Google AdSense to serve advertisements. These ads may be personalized based on your browsing history on our site and other websites. Google and its third-party vendors may use cookies, web beacons, or other tracking technologies to:
- Monitor interactions with ads.
- Optimize ad targeting and performance.
- Collect data such as IP addresses, device information, and usage patterns.
You can opt out of personalized ads by visiting the Google Ad Settings page or using browser extensions that block tracking. Note that opting out will not remove ads but will make them less relevant to your interests.
Affiliate Marketing
We may participate in affiliate marketing programs, earning commissions on purchases made through links to our partners’ websites. These programs use cookies to track referrals and assign commissions. The data collected is typically anonymous and does not include PII unless you provide it directly to the affiliate partner during a purchase.
Third-Party Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or transfer your PII to outside parties except in the following cases:
- Trusted Service Providers: We may share your information with third parties who assist in operating our website, such as hosting providers or analytics services, provided they agree to keep your information confidential.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, such as in response to a subpoena, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of MealsByMr.com, our users, or others.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity, with notice provided to you as required by law.
Your Rights and Choices
You have control over your personal information:
- Cookie Management: Adjust your browser settings to accept, reject, or delete cookies. Instructions for common browsers are available here.
- Do Not Track (DNT): We honor DNT signals. If enabled in your browser, we will not plant cookies or track your activity.
- Data Access and Deletion: You may request details about the PII we collect or ask for its deletion by contacting us at [email protected].
- Opt-Out of Communications: You can unsubscribe from our newsletter or marketing emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email we send.
California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA)
In compliance with CalOPPA, we:
- Clearly disclose our data collection practices in this Privacy Policy.
- Honor DNT signals, as described above.
- Allow users to request information about the PII we collect and how it is used by contacting us at [email protected].
Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
MealsByMr.com is not directed at children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect PII from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided PII, we will promptly delete it. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us at [email protected].
International Users
MealsByMr.com is operated from the United States and is subject to US laws. If you access our website from outside the US, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the US, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country. By using our website, you consent to this transfer and processing.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a revised “Effective Date” or by sending an email to subscribed users. Please review this policy periodically to stay informed.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
