This Privacy Policy explains how Whispered-Recipes.com (“we,” “us,” “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit or use our website.

1) Scope

This policy applies to all visitors and users of Whispered-Recipes.com. By using the site, you consent to this policy.

2) Information We Collect

• Data you provide: comments, form submissions, recipe ratings, and any files you upload.
• Automatic data: IP address, browser type, device info, referring/exit pages, timestamps, page views, and clickstream data (standard log files).

3) Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and web beacons to remember preferences, enable core features, prevent spam/abuse, and measure performance.
Types:

• Session cookies: expire when you close the browser.
• Persistent cookies: remain until they expire or you delete them.
  Blocking cookies may break site features.

Manage cookies in your browser:

• Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
• Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
• Opera: http://www.opera.com/help/tutorials/security/cookies/
• Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/help/17442
• Safari: https://support.apple.com/kb/PH21411
• Edge: https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10-microsoft-edge-and-privacy

4) Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand site usage. Google sets cookies and receives usage data to create aggregated reports; we do not receive personal identifiers from Google.
Google’s policy: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/
Opt-out add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

5) Advertising and Affiliates

We may work with ad networks and affiliate partners that set cookies or use similar tech to deliver interest-based ads and measure performance. These vendors have their own privacy policies. You can manage interest-based advertising via your browser or platform settings and industry tools (e.g., http://www.aboutads.info/choices and http://www.youronlinechoices.eu). We do not control third-party cookies.

6) Email Subscriptions

We use an email service provider (e.g., Beehiiv or equivalent) to deliver newsletters and updates. We store your name and email to send communications you request. You can unsubscribe via any email footer.

7) Comments and Gravatar

When you post a comment, we collect the data shown in the form plus your IP address and browser user-agent to help spam detection. An anonymized hash of your email may be sent to Gravatar to check if you use it. Gravatar policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval, your profile image may appear with your comment.

8) Media Uploads

Avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract location data from images on the site.

9) Site Cookies Used By WordPress

• Comment convenience cookie: stores name, email, and website if you opt in (approximately 1 year).
• Login/session/display cookies: set on sign-in and for screen options. “Remember Me” extends session duration.
• Post-editing cookie: stores the edited post ID briefly.

10) Embedded Content

Articles may include embedded content (videos, images, posts). Embedded content from other sites behaves as if you visited those sites and may set cookies or track you per their policies.

11) Recipe Ratings (if enabled)

• We may store the rating you submit and your IP address to prevent rating spam.
• A cookie like WPRM_User_Voted_%recipe% may be set to remember your vote.

12) Data Retention

• Comments and related metadata: kept indefinitely to recognize and auto-approve follow-ups.
• Log data: retained for security and analytics for a reasonable period.

13) Where Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked via an automated spam detection service.

14) Your Rights

• EEA/GDPR: You may request access, correction, deletion, or restriction of your personal data.
• California (CCPA/CPRA): You may request categories of personal information shared for advertising and opt out of certain sharing. We do not sell your name, contact info, or sensitive data.

15) Third-Party Links

Links to external sites are provided for convenience. We do not control and are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

16) Children’s Privacy

This site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

17) Security

We use reasonable safeguards to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

18) Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy by posting a new version here. Continued use of the site means you accept the updated policy.

19) Contact

Questions or requests: [email protected].