Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Simply Copycat Recipes

Last updated: December 4, 2025

Thank you for visiting Simply Copycat Recipes. Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have when you interact with our website.

By using this site, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

a. Information You Voluntarily Provide

When you:

  • Submit comments
  • Send feedback through our contact form
  • Use our AI recipe generator and enter dietary or allergy preferences

we may collect:

  • Your name (if provided)
  • Your email address (if provided)
  • Any text you choose to submit

We do not collect or store sensitive personal information. We do not sell or share user-submitted feedback.

b. Automatically Collected Information

Like most websites, we automatically receive basic technical data when you visit, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device type
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on site
  • Referring websites

This helps us understand what content is most helpful to readers and how to improve the site.

c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies for:

  • Basic site functionality
  • Remembering preferences (such as AI tool options)
  • Traffic analytics
  • Ensuring affiliate links function properly

You can disable cookies in your browser at any time.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Improve our recipes, guides, and site content
  • Respond to feedback and questions
  • Analyze traffic and performance
  • Display relevant affiliate links
  • Maintain the functionality of the AI recipe generator
  • Keep the website secure and user-friendly

We never sell personal data to third parties.

3. Affiliate Disclosure (Amazon Associates Program)

Simply Copycat Recipes participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com.

This means:

  • Some links on the site are affiliate links
  • If you click and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission
  • There is no additional cost to you

Affiliate earnings help support recipe testing and site maintenance.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use the following services, each of which has its own privacy policy:

a. Google Analytics (or Blogger analytics)

Used to understand traffic patterns and improve content.

b. Google/Blogger Platform Tools

Because this site runs on Blogger, Google may collect certain technical data for operational and security purposes.

c. Amazon Associates Program

Used to track affiliate clicks; does not reveal your identity to us.

d. Social Media Platforms

If you share content from our site, the social platform may collect data based on its own policies.

We do not control the data practices of these third parties.

5. AI Recipe Generator

Our AI-powered recipe generator allows users to select:

  • Dietary preferences (vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, etc.)
  • Allergens to avoid (nuts, eggs, soy, wheat/gluten, fish, shellfish, etc.)

When you use this feature:

  • Your inputs are processed only to generate your recipe
  • We do not store your dietary information or sensitive preferences
  • No personal profile is created from your entries

6. Comments & User Feedback

When you leave a comment or submit feedback:

  • Your comment may be publicly visible
  • Your IP address may be logged for spam prevention
  • We review all feedback manually to improve recipes

We are not responsible for content you choose to post publicly.

7. Data Protection & Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including:

  • Secure hosting
  • Regular updates to website software
  • Limiting access to data

However, no online system is 100% secure.

8. Children’s Privacy

Simply Copycat Recipes is intended for general audiences but is not directed at children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have received such information inadvertently, contact us and we will remove it.

9. Your Privacy Choices

You can:

  • Disable cookies in your browser
  • Opt out of analytics tracking (via browser settings or plugins)
  • Avoid submitting personal details in comments or forms
  • Request removal of your comment or feedback

To request data removal, contact us via our Contact page.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The updated version will be posted with a new “Last Updated” date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, privacy concerns, or requests, you can reach us through the contact form on our site.

We review all messages but do not guarantee individual responses.