Effective Date: December 16, 2025
At RecipeZelia your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how it is used, and the measures we take to protect your data when you visit our website.
Who We Are
Website: https://recipezelia.comContact Email: [email protected]
We are a recipe-sharing platform dedicated to helping our community discover delicious meals, desserts, drinks, and more.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect the information shown in the comment form, along with your IP address and browser details to help prevent spam. If you use a Gravatar-linked email, a hashed string may be sent to Gravatar to display your profile image once your comment is approved.
Media
If you upload images to RecipeZelia, please avoid including location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors may be able to download and extract this information.
Cookies
We use cookies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.
We use cookies to:
- Remember your preferences and login details
- Save your name, email, and website when leaving comments (optional)
- Monitor website performance and traffic
Types of cookies:
- Comment Cookies: Save your info for up to 1 year
- Login Cookies: Store login credentials for 2 days (or 2 weeks if “Remember Me” is selected)
- Screen Preference Cookies: Save display preferences for up to 1 year
- Editing Cookies: Temporary cookie for post editing (expires in 1 day)
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work properly without them.
Embedded Content from Other Sites
Articles may include embedded content (videos, images, recipes, etc.) from other websites. These external sites may collect data, use cookies, and monitor your interactions. RecipeZelia has no control over these third-party practices.
Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal information. Certain data, such as your IP address, may be included in password reset emails for security purposes.
Data Retention
- Comments: Stored indefinitely to help recognize and approve future comments automatically
- User Accounts: Information you provide is stored in your profile. You can edit or delete your data at any time (except your username). Administrators may also access this information.
Your Rights
If you have an account or have left comments, you can request:
- A copy of your personal data
- Erasure of your personal data (except data we must retain for legal reasons)
To make a request, email us at [email protected] .
Data Security
Comments may be checked through automated spam detection services to keep the site secure.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted here with a new Effective Date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.