Last Updated: 27/10/2025
This CCPA Privacy Notice applies to California residents and supplements the main Privacy Policy of sweerecipes.net (“we,” “our,” or “us”). Our mission is to bring you sweet and delightful recipes, and we are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
1. Personal Information We Collect
To provide you with a personalized experience, we collect certain information. The table below outlines the categories of personal information we may have collected in the past 12 months.
| Category | Examples | Collected |
|---|---|---|
| Identifiers. | Name, email address, IP address, online identifiers. | YES |
| California Customer Records. | Phone number, payment information. | NO (We do not directly process payments for e-commerce) |
| Protected Classifications. | Age, dietary preferences (e.g., vegan, gluten-free) you voluntarily provide. | YES (if you provide it in a user profile) |
| Commercial Information. | Recipes you’ve saved to your “Favorites,” comments you’ve posted, products you’ve clicked on. | YES |
| Internet Activity. | Interaction with our website, pages visited, links clicked, referring website. | YES |
| Geolocation Data. | General location (e.g., city or country) based on your IP address. | YES |
| Inferences. | Your likely preference for desserts, baking tips, or specific ingredients. | YES |
We collect this information directly from you (e.g., when you sign up) and automatically through cookies and similar technologies.
2. Why We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
- Operate sweerecipes.net and allow you to save recipes, post comments, and interact with our community.
- Send you our “Sweet Treats” newsletter if you have subscribed.
- Personalize content and show you recipes we think you’ll love.
- Analyze site traffic to improve our content and user experience.
- Display targeted advertising from our partners, such as baking supply companies.
3. Who We Share Your Information With
We may share your information with:
- Data Analytics Providers (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand how our site is used.
- Advertising Networks to serve you relevant ads.
- Cloud Storage and Hosting Providers to keep our site running.
In the last 12 months, we have shared Identifiers, Commercial Information, and Internet Activity for these business purposes.
We do not and will not sell your personal information to third parties.
4. Your California Privacy Rights
As a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we have collected about you.
- Request Deletion of your personal information.
- Not be Discriminated Against for exercising these rights.
5. How to Submit a Request
You can exercise your rights free of charge by contacting us at:
- Email 1: [email protected]
- Email 2: [email protected]
- Online Form: Contact Us
We will need to verify your identity before processing your request, which is a standard security measure.