Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 01, 2025

mysimpledishes ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website https://mysimpledishes.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit or interact with the Site. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described herein.

1. Data Collection

We collect both personal information and non‑personal information as described below:

• Personal Information may include:
  • Name
  • Email address
  • Any other information you voluntarily provide when you sign up for newsletters, comment on a recipe, or contact us.
• Non‑Personal Information may include:
  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type (mobile, desktop, tablet)
  • Operating system
  • Pages you visit on the Site and the time spent on each page
  • Referral URLs (e.g., from a search engine or another website)

We collect this information through forms you submit, cookies, server logs, and third‑party services described later in this policy.

2. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us improve your browsing experience. We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies – Required for the Site to function (e.g., session management).
• Performance Cookies – Collect data on how you interact with the Site so we can enhance performance (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Functional Cookies – Remember your preferences such as language or display settings.
• Advertising Cookies – Used by advertising partners like Ezoic to deliver personalized ads.

You can manage cookie preferences at any time through the cookie consent banner that appears when you first visit the Site. Disabling certain cookies may affect functionality or the relevance of ads you see.

3. Analytics (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Site. Google Analytics collects information such as your IP address (anonymized), device information, browser type, and browsing behavior. This data helps us:

• Measure traffic and user engagement.
• Identify popular recipes and content.
• Improve site navigation and performance.

Google’s privacy policy is available at https://policies.google.com/privacy. You can opt‑out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt‑Out Browser Add‑on.

4. Email Subscriptions

If you subscribe to our newsletter or recipe updates, we will store your name and email address. We use this information solely to send you the content you requested. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link included in every email or by contacting us at contact@mysimpledishes.com.

5. Third‑Party Services

Our Site integrates with the following social platforms to enable sharing and content embedding. Each platform has its own privacy policy, which you should review before interacting:

• Pinterest – Allows you to pin recipes to your boards. Pinterest may collect your IP address, device information, and interaction data. Privacy policy: https://policy.pinterest.com/en/privacy-policy.
• Instagram – Enables you to view and share Instagram posts. Instagram may collect similar data as described in its privacy policy: https://help.instagram.com/519522125107875.
• Facebook – Provides social sharing buttons and embedded comments. Facebook may collect IP address, device info, and browsing behavior. Privacy policy: https://www.facebook.com/policy.php.

These services may set their own cookies and may receive data about your interaction with the Site. We do not control the data practices of these third parties.

6. Advertising & Ezoic

We partner with Ezoic to display and optimize advertisements on the Site. Ezoic may collect the following data to personalize ads and improve user experience:

• IP address
• Device information (type, operating system, screen resolution)
• Pages viewed and time spent on each page
• Browser information (user‑agent, language settings)

This information is used to serve ads that are more relevant to you and to help us understand which ad formats perform best. For details on how Ezoic handles your data, please review their privacy policy: https://www.ezoic.com/privacy-policy/. You can manage your advertising preferences through the cookie consent banner on our Site.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Non‑personal data (e.g., analytics logs) may be retained in an aggregated, anonymized form indefinitely for statistical analysis.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access – Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction – Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion – Request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal exceptions.
• Restriction – Limit the ways we process your data.
• Portability – Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
• Objection – Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@mysimpledishes.com. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.

9. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encryption of data in transit, secure server configurations, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. International Data Transfers

Our servers and third‑party service providers may be located outside your country of residence. When we transfer personal data internationally, we ensure that appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data‑protection laws.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will post a notice on the Site and update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Information

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

Email: contact@mysimpledishes.com
Website: https://mysimpledishes.com

By continuing to use mysimpledishes, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.