🍪 the short version

We respect your privacy like we respect a good stock — no rush, no hidden extras, just honest simplicity. This website does not sell your personal information, does not spam you, and only collects the bare minimum to understand what recipes you love. Below is the detailed (but still friendly) version.

📋 what we collect – and why

We may collect the following types of information when you visit Recepie Star:

• 🍲 usage data: pages you visit, time spent, and which recipes made you click. This is anonymous and helps us improve (so we know you all love the skillet brownie).
• 📧 email (if you subscribe): when you sign up for our newsletter, we keep only your email address. We’ll never share it, and you can unsubscribe anytime (usually a link at the bottom of every email).
• 💬 comments / messages: if you leave a comment or send a message, we keep that content plus your name (if provided) to respond. It’s just like chatting in a kitchen.

We do not collect sensitive data like location, health info, or payment details (we don’t sell anything).

🍪 cookies? (the digital kind)

We use tiny bits of data called “cookies” to remember your preferences and understand site traffic. They’re not the chocolate chip kind (unfortunately), but they help us make the site better.

• essential cookies: keep you logged in (if you ever create an account — we don’t have accounts yet) or remember if you closed a pop‑up.
• analytics cookies: we use a simple tool (like Plausible or Fathom) that respects privacy — no cross‑site tracking, no personal data.

🔌 services we rely on

To keep the site running smoothly, we use a few trusted third parties. Each of them has their own privacy policy (linked below).

• 📬 newsletter provider: (e.g., Buttondown / Mailchimp) – stores your email only if you subscribe.
• 📊 analytics: privacy‑focused analytics (no personal data sent).
• 🗄️ hosting: our website is hosted by a reliable provider — they store basic server logs (IP address, browser type) for security, which are deleted automatically after 30 days.

We vet each service — all of them agree not to sell your data. If that ever changes, we’ll update this page immediately.

⚖️ your control, your data

You have the right to:

• 👀 access: ask what data we have about you (it’s very little).
• 🧹 deletion: request that we erase any personal info (like email or comments).
• 🚫 opt out: unsubscribe from emails anytime, or disable cookies in your browser settings.

To exercise any of these, just drop us a line at privacy@simmerandspoon.fake (we’ll reply within a week).

🧒 kids in the kitchen

Our content is aimed at general audiences and home cooks of all ages, but we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If you believe a child has provided information, contact us and we’ll delete it promptly.

📅 updates

If we change how we handle privacy, we’ll post the updated policy here with a new effective date. We’ll also highlight any major changes on our newsletter or homepage. This policy is effective as of:

📆 march 16, 2026

✅ your consent

By using our website, you consent to this privacy policy. If you don’t agree, please adjust your browser settings or refrain from leaving comments. But we hope you stay — the recipes are pretty good.