CanadianMenu.net (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website. By using CanadianMenu.net, you consent to the practices described below.

Information We Collect

Personal Information:

• Voluntary Submissions: When you subscribe to our newsletter, submit recipes, or contact us, we collect your name and email address.
• User Accounts: If you create an account, we store your username and password (encrypted).

Non-Personal Information:

• Automated Data: We use cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to collect:
  • IP address, browser type, device information
  • Pages visited, time spent, and referral sources
  • Click-through behavior (e.g., recipe saves, social shares)

 How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

• Deliver and personalize our recipe content/newsletters.
• Improve site functionality, user experience, and content relevance.
• Analyze traffic trends via aggregated, non-identifiable data.
• Respond to inquiries or user submissions.
• Comply with legal obligations.

 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

• Cookies: Small files stored on your device to remember preferences (e.g., language, login status). You can disable cookies via browser settings, but this may limit site features.
• Third-Party Services: We use:
  • Google Analytics: For traffic analysis .
  • Advertising Partners: Display ads via networks like Google AdSense. These partners use cookies for targeted ads based on your browsing.

Third-Party Disclosures

We do not sell or trade your personal information.

Data Security

• We implement SSL encryption, firewalls, and secure servers.
• Regular security audits protect against unauthorized access.
• Note: No internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

User Rights

You may:

• Access/Correct Data: Request details of your personal data we hold.
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from newsletters via the “Unsubscribe” link.
• Delete Data: Contact us to delete your account or submissions.
• Disable Cookies: Adjust browser settings.

External Links

Our site contains links to third-party websites (e.g., ingredient retailers). We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

Policy Updates

We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted here with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued site use constitutes acceptance.