Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: [November 15, 2025]

Elle’s Recipe (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website https://ellesrecipe.com (the “Website”).

This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that data. By using the Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the Website.

Who We Are

Our website address is: https://ellesrecipe.com.

Elle’s Recipe is a home cooking recipe blog sharing easy, comforting recipes and food content for an international audience, primarily in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and other English‑speaking regions.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:
Email: elle@ellesrecipe.com

Information We Collect and Why

We collect different types of information for various purposes, including to operate and improve the Website, keep it secure, and understand how it is used.

1. Information You Provide Directly

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the Website, we collect the data shown in the comments form (such as name, email address, optional website URL, and the comment content), as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection and security.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here:
https://automattic.com/privacy/

After approval of your comment, your profile picture (avatar) may be visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Contact

If you contact us directly by email or through any contact form (if available on the Website), we may collect your name, email address, and the content of your message. We use this information only to respond to your inquiry and provide support.

User Accounts (If Applicable)

If the Website allows user registration (now or in the future), we may collect and store the personal information you provide in your user profile, such as your name and email address. You can usually see, edit, or delete your personal information at any time (except for your username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

2. Recipe‑Related Data (WP Recipe Maker)

We use WP Recipe Maker to create and display recipes, allow users to leave ratings, and potentially use features such as recipe collections or roundups.

WP Recipe Maker may:

  • Store your recipe rating (e.g. number of stars) and associate it with your IP address and technical data to prevent rating abuse (such as multiple ratings from the same person).
  • Use cookies to remember that you have rated a recipe so you cannot rate it repeatedly.
  • Save technical and usage data necessary to display recipe ratings, statistics, and other interactive features.

No sensitive personal data (such as payment details, government IDs, etc.) is collected through WP Recipe Maker itself.

3. Media

If you upload images to the Website (for example, as part of a comment, if that feature is available), you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the Website can download and extract location data from images if it is present.

4. Cookies

This Website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences (for example, when you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email, and website in cookies so you don’t have to re‑enter them).
  • Help secure the Website and detect spam or malicious activity.
  • Improve performance via caching and optimization tools.

At this time, we do not use cookies for advanced analytics or advertising.

Comment Cookies

If you leave a comment, you may opt‑in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies typically last for one year.

Login and Account Cookies

If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

If you log in (for registered users), we will set several cookies to save your login information and your screen display preferences. Login cookies usually last for two days, and screen options cookies last for one year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login may persist for up to two weeks. If you log out, the login cookies will be removed.

If you edit or publish an article (for authors), an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It typically expires after one day.

Cookie Choices

You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you disable cookies, some parts of the Website may not function properly.

5. Usage Data and Automatic Data Collection

We may also collect basic technical information about how the Website is accessed and used (“Usage Data”). This Usage Data may include:

  • Your IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • The pages of the Website that you visit
  • The time and date of your visit
  • Referring URLs
  • Other diagnostic and technical data

This information helps us:

  • Understand how the Website is used at a general, technical level
  • Improve performance, structure, and content
  • Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
  • Maintain security and stability

We do not currently use Google Analytics or similar advanced tracking tools on the Website.

We do use Google Search Console to monitor how the Website appears and performs in Google search results (for example, which pages receive traffic and from which search queries). This data is collected and provided by Google on its own systems and is not collected via cookies or tracking scripts placed on your device by us.

6. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on this Website may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, social posts, or other articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if you had visited the other website directly.

These other websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third‑party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including if you have an account and are logged in to that website. We do not control these third‑party websites, and you should review their privacy policies.

Performance and Security

We use tools such as LiteSpeed Cache and QUIC.cloud to optimize performance and deliver the Website more quickly. These tools may:

  • Temporarily process your IP address and request data
  • Store caching information to speed up page loading

These services do not use this data for their own marketing; it is used only to deliver the Website efficiently.

We also use security tools such as Wordfence Security (and similar services) to protect the Website from unauthorized access, hacking, spam, and other malicious activity.

These security plugins and services may:

  • Log IP addresses, user agents, and request URLs
  • Monitor login attempts and suspicious patterns
  • Block IP addresses that appear abusive or dangerous
  • Run automated checks to detect malicious code

This data is used solely for security purposes and is retained only as long as needed for security and troubleshooting.

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share data with:

Service providers who help us operate the Website, such as:

  • Web hosting and server providers
  • Caching and performance services (LiteSpeed / QUIC.cloud)
  • Security providers (Wordfence)

These providers are allowed to use your data only to perform services on our behalf and are not permitted to use it for their own unrelated purposes.

We may also share data:

  • To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests
  • To protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others
  • In connection with a business transfer (such as a merger, acquisition, or asset sale), subject to appropriate confidentiality safeguards

If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email as a security measure.

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

How Long We Retain Your Data

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy and to comply with legal obligations.

In particular:

  • Comments:
    If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This allows us to recognize and approve follow‑up comments automatically instead of holding them all for moderation.
  • User accounts (if applicable):
    For users that register on the Website, we store the personal information they provide in their user profile for as long as their account is active. Users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
  • Security logs:
    Security‑related logs (such as blocked IPs) are retained only for as long as necessary to ensure the security and integrity of the Website.
  • Technical usage data:
    Technical and diagnostic data is retained only for as long as needed to operate, secure, and improve the Website.

Your Rights Over Your Data

If you have an account on this Website or have left comments, you may request:

  • A copy (export) of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided.
  • That we delete any personal data we hold about you, except data we are required to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at:
elle@ellesrecipe.com

We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

Where Your Data Is Processed

Data collected through the Website may be stored and processed on servers located in the United States (North America) or other countries, depending on our hosting and service providers.

By using the Website, you consent to the processing and transfer of your information to these locations, which may have data protection laws that are different from those in your country.

We take reasonable steps to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Children’s Privacy

The Website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you are under 13, please do not use this Website or provide any personal information.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information.

If you believe that a child under 13 has provided personal information on this Website, please contact us at:
elle@ellesrecipe.com

Links to Other Websites

The Website may contain links to third‑party websites that are not operated or controlled by us. If you click on a third‑party link, you will be directed to that site.

We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third‑party websites or services. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we process your personal data. Continued use of the Website after posting changes to this Privacy Policy will be deemed as your acceptance of those changes.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you can contact us at:

Elle’s Recipe
Email: elle@ellesrecipe.com
Website: https://ellesrecipe.com