Privacy Policy
Effective Date: December 26, 2025
Welcome to Rowan Recipes (“we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website rowanrecipes.com (“Site”). Rowan Recipes is a personal food blog dedicated to sharing recipes, kitchen tips, and culinary inspiration with a United States audience. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. Please read this policy carefully. By using our Site, you consent to the practices described below.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you interact with our Site. The primary way we collect personal information is through our newsletter subscription form.
- Email Address: When you sign up for our newsletter, we collect your email address to send you updates, recipes, and kitchen tips.
We do not collect sensitive personal information such as your name, address, phone number, or payment details. We do not offer affiliate services, sell products, or require user accounts for browsing recipes.
2. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit Rowan Recipes, certain information may be collected automatically:
- Log Data: Our web server may record basic information such as your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, and date/time stamps. This data is used for analytics and to improve the Site’s performance.
- Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, such as remembering your preferences or tracking newsletter sign-ups. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the Site may not function properly.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To send you our newsletter, including recipes, kitchen tips, and updates
- To respond to inquiries or feedback submitted via our Contact Page
- To analyze Site usage and improve content, functionality, and user experience
- To maintain the security and integrity of our Site
4. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We respect your privacy and do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may use third-party services to manage our newsletter and website analytics. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the services we request.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena, legal process, or government request.
- Site Protection: We may disclose information to protect the rights, property, or safety of Rowan Recipes, our users, or others.
5. Newsletter Subscription and Unsubscribing
When you subscribe to our newsletter, you consent to receive periodic emails from Rowan Recipes. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any newsletter email or by contacting us directly at [email protected]. We will promptly remove your email address from our mailing list upon request.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Rowan Recipes uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze Site traffic and usage patterns
- Facilitate newsletter sign-ups and prevent duplicate entries
We do not use cookies for advertising, affiliate tracking, or behavioral profiling. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.
7. Children’s Privacy
Rowan Recipes is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us at [email protected] and we will promptly delete such information.
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While we strive to safeguard your data, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and keep your devices secure.
9. Data Retention
We retain your email address for as long as you remain subscribed to our newsletter. If you unsubscribe, your email address will be deleted from our mailing list within a reasonable timeframe. Automatically collected data (such as log files) may be retained for analytics and security purposes but is not linked to individual users.
10. Your Privacy Rights
If you are a resident of California, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to request information about the personal data we collect and to request deletion of your data. To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
Residents of other states may also have privacy rights under applicable laws. We will honor all valid requests to access, correct, or delete your personal information.
11. Third-Party Links
Rowan Recipes may contain links to third-party websites, such as social media platforms or external recipe resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The “Effective Date” at the top of this page indicates when this policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Contact Page: rowanrecipes.com/contact
14. Summary of Your Choices
- Newsletter: Subscribe or unsubscribe at any time
- Cookies: Manage preferences in your browser
- Contact: Reach out for questions or data requests
Your privacy matters to us. Thank you for trusting Rowan Recipes with your inbox and your culinary journey!