Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

At Gimlet Recipe (gimletrecipe.com), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share information when you visit our website and use our services.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

• Contact Information: When you contact us via email or contact forms, we collect your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.
• Newsletter Subscriptions: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.
• Comments and Feedback: When you leave comments on recipes or articles, we collect the information you provide in those comments.

Information Automatically Collected

• Log Data: Our servers automatically collect information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates/times of your visits.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to track activity on our website and enhance your experience. See our Cookies section below for details.
• Device Information: We may collect information about the device you use to access our site, including device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To Provide and Improve Our Services: Delivering recipes, articles, and content you request; improving website functionality and user experience.
• Communication: Responding to your inquiries, sending newsletters (if subscribed), and providing customer support.
• Analytics and Performance: Understanding how visitors use our site through Google Analytics to improve content and site performance.
• Advertising: Displaying relevant advertisements through Google AdSense and other advertising partners.
• Legal Compliance: Complying with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
• Security: Protecting against fraudulent, unauthorized, or illegal activity.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect information about how you use our website.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website (Google Analytics).
• Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense and other advertising partners to display relevant ads based on your interests.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings for a better user experience.

4. Third-Party Services and Advertising

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information anonymously and report website trends. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Social Media Platforms

Our website may include social media features (such as sharing buttons). These features may collect your IP address and which page you’re visiting, and may set a cookie. Your interactions with these features are governed by the privacy policies of the respective social media companies.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you (e.g., email service providers, analytics providers).
• Advertising Partners: With advertising partners like Google AdSense to display relevant ads.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others.
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and Correction: You have the right to access and update your personal information.
• Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
• Opt-Out of Marketing: You can unsubscribe from our newsletters at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails.
• Cookie Management: You can manage cookies through your browser settings.
• Do Not Track: Our website does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” signals.

For EU/UK Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, you have additional rights under GDPR, including:

• The right to data portability
• The right to object to processing
• The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

For California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of your information (note: we do not sell personal information).

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States.

10. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.