Chefely.com (“Chefely,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates a food and recipes blog available at Chefely.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

1) Information we collect

A. Information you provide to us

• Contact form submissions: If you contact us through the Site, we receive the information you submit, which may include your name and email address, plus the contents of your message.

B. Information collected automatically
When you browse the Site, certain information may be collected automatically by us and/or our service providers, such as:

• Device and browser information (e.g., browser type, operating system)

• Usage information (pages viewed, time on site, referring pages, interactions)

• Approximate location derived from IP address (typical for analytics/ad services)

2) How we use your information

We use information for the following purposes:

• To respond to inquiries you send through the contact form

• To operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its content (including recipes)

• To understand traffic and performance using analytics

• To display advertising and measure ad performance and to support the Site’s operations

• To protect the Site (e.g., prevent fraud, abuse, security incidents) and comply with legal obligations

3) Advertising, affiliate links, and monetization

Chefely may use advertising partners and networks and may participate in affiliate programs.

• Advertising: Advertising partners may use cookies or similar technologies to show ads, cap frequency, measure performance, and personalize content where permitted by law.

• Affiliate links: Some links on the Site may be affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission if you make a purchase through those links. This does not change the price you pay.

4) Cookies and similar technologies

You indicated you do not intentionally set cookies directly. However, third-party services used on the Site (such as Google Analytics and advertising partners) commonly use cookies, pixels, tags, or similar technologies to function and to measure/serve content and ads.

Your choices typically include:

• Adjusting browser settings to block or delete cookies

• Using browser privacy controls (e.g., blocking third-party cookies)

• Using opt-out tools provided by certain vendors (where available)

If you have visitors from the EU/UK or other regions that require consent for non-essential cookies/trackers, you may need a cookie consent mechanism depending on how analytics/ads are configured and served.

5) Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Site. Google Analytics may collect information such as pages visited, time spent, device/browser data, and may use cookies or similar technologies. You can often limit analytics tracking through browser settings, privacy extensions, or vendor opt-out tools.

6) Sharing of information

We do not rent your contact-form information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• Service providers: With vendors who help operate the Site (analytics, advertising, hosting, security), who process data on our behalf or as independent controllers depending on the service.

• Legal and safety: If required by law, regulation, legal process, or to protect rights, safety, and security.

• Business transfers: If the Site is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

7) Data retention

• Contact form messages: We retain contact submissions as long as necessary to respond and for reasonable administrative recordkeeping, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

• Analytics/advertising data: Retention depends on the settings and policies of the relevant providers and our configuration.

8) Security

We use reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect information. However, no website or transmission method is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9) Children’s privacy

Chefely is not directed to children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has provided personal information to us, contact us so we can take appropriate steps.

10) Your rights and choices (summary)

Depending on where you live, you may have rights such as:

• Request access to personal information we hold about you

• Request correction or deletion of your personal information

• Object to or restrict certain processing

• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent (where applicable)

• Opt out of certain targeted advertising (where applicable)

To make a request, contact us using the details below.

11) International visitors

If you access the Site from outside the country where we operate, your information may be processed in countries with different data protection laws. We take reasonable steps to protect information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

12) Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will update the “Effective date” above when changes are made. Your continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the updated policy.

13) Contact us

To ask questions about this Privacy Policy or make a privacy request, contact us:

• Via the contact form on Chefely.com

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