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This website uses the services of Ezoic Inc. (“Ezoic”), including to manage third-party interest-based advertising. Ezoic may employ a variety of technologies on this website, including tools to serve content, display advertisements and enable advertising to visitors of this website, which may utilize first and third-party cookies.
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The following information may be collected, used, and stored in a cookie when serving personalized ads:

• IP address
• Operating system type and version
• Device type
• Language preferences
• Web browser type
• Email (in a hashed or encrypted form)

Ezoic and its partners may use this data in combination with information that has been independently collected to deliver targeted advertisements across various platforms and websites. Ezoic’s partners may also gather additional data, such as unique IDs, advertising IDs, geolocation data, usage data, device information, traffic data, referral sources, and interactions between users and websites or advertisements, to create audience segments for targeted advertising across different devices, browsers, and apps. You can find more information about interest-based advertising and how to manage them here.
You can view Ezoic’s privacy policy here, or for additional information about Ezoic’s advertising and other partners, you can view Ezoic’s advertising partners here.

PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: January 2026
Last Updated: January 2026

Welcome to CuisineBite (cuisinebite.com). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website.

By using CuisineBite, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

📋 Information We Collect

1. Personal Information
   We may collect the following personal information when you interact with our website:

• Name and email address (when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us)
• Comments and feedback you provide on recipes
• Information you voluntarily share through forms or surveys

1. Non-Personal Information
   We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information (mobile, desktop, tablet)
• Pages visited and time spent on our website
• Referring website or source
• Geographic location (country/region level)
• Date and time of your visit

1. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
   CuisineBite uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (Google Analytics)
• Advertising Cookies: Used to display relevant ads (Google AdSense, Ezoic, ad networks)
• Social Media Cookies: Enable sharing on social platforms (Pinterest, Facebook, etc.)

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

🎯 How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

1. Website Functionality & Improvement

• Provide and maintain our website
• Improve user experience and website performance
• Analyze visitor behavior and traffic patterns
• Troubleshoot technical issues

1. Communication

• Send newsletters and recipe updates (if you subscribe)
• Respond to your inquiries and comments
• Notify you about changes to our policies or services

1. Advertising & Monetization

• Display personalized advertisements through Google AdSense, Ezoic, and other ad networks
• Track affiliate link clicks and purchases
• Optimize ad placement and website revenue

1. Legal Compliance

• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect against fraudulent or illegal activity
• Enforce our Terms of Service

🔗 Third-Party Services & Data Sharing

CuisineBite works with third-party service providers who may collect and process your information:

1. Advertising Networks

• Google AdSense: Displays ads based on your browsing behavior. Learn more: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Ezoic: Optimizes ad placements and user experience. Learn more: https://www.ezoic.com/privacy-policy/
• Other ad networks may also serve ads on our website

1. Analytics Services

• Google Analytics: Tracks website traffic and user behavior. Learn more: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Google Search Console: Monitors website performance in search results

1. Email Marketing

• Email service providers (if applicable) for newsletter distribution

1. Social Media Platforms

• Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok for content sharing and social engagement

1. Affiliate Programs

• Amazon Associates and other affiliate networks track purchases made through our links

1. Hosting & CDN Services

• Website hosting providers and content delivery networks

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, third-party services may collect information according to their own privacy policies.

🍪 Cookie Management & Opt-Out Options

You have control over cookies and tracking:

Browser Settings
You can configure your browser to:

• Block all cookies
• Accept only first-party cookies
• Delete cookies after each session
• Receive notifications when cookies are set

Opt-Out Tools

• Google Analytics Opt-Out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
• Google Ads Settings: https://adssettings.google.com
• Network Advertising Initiative: http://optout.networkadvertising.org
• Digital Advertising Alliance: http://optout.aboutads.info

🌍 International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own. We take appropriate measures to ensure your data is protected according to this Privacy Policy.

For users in the European Union (EU), we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

For users in California, we comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

🔐 Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

⏳ Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

• Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
• Comments and user-generated content: Indefinitely unless requested for deletion
• Analytics data: Retained according to Google Analytics retention policies
• Log data: Typically retained for 12-24 months

🧒 Children’s Privacy

CuisineBite is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at contact@cuisinebite.com.

✅ Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

1. Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
2. Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
3. Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
4. Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails or opt out of targeted advertising
5. Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
6. Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: contact@cuisinebite.com

For EU users (GDPR):
You have additional rights under GDPR, including the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

For California users (CCPA):
You have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected
• Know whether your information is sold or disclosed
• Opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Request deletion of personal information
• Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

📧 Newsletter & Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter, you will receive:

• New recipe notifications
• Cooking tips and kitchen hacks
• Exclusive content and updates

You can unsubscribe at any time by:

• Clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email
• Contacting us at contact@cuisinebite.com

🔄 Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Posting a notice on our website
• Updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy

Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

📧 Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:

Email: contact@cuisinebite.com
Website: cuisinebite.com/contact

🔗 CuisineBite – We Value Your Privacy and Are Committed to Protecting Your Personal Information.

Additional Information for Compliance:

GDPR Compliance (EU Users)
Data Controller: CuisineBite (cuisinebite.com)
Legal Basis for Processing: Consent, Legitimate Interests, Legal Obligations

CCPA Compliance (California Users)
Categories of Personal Information Collected: Identifiers, Internet Activity, Geolocation Data
Business Purpose: Website Operation, Advertising, Analytics
Third Parties with Access: Advertising Networks, Analytics Providers, Hosting Services

For specific GDPR or CCPA requests, please email: contact@cuisinebite.com with “Privacy Request” in the subject line.