Last Updated: January 5, 2026
MealsWizard.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [mealswizard.com], use our services, or interact with our email communications.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide:
- Email address when you subscribe to our newsletter at mealswizard.com@gmail.com
- Name (optional) when submitting contact forms or comments
- Any information you choose to include in email communications or comments
Automatically Collected Information:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Pages visited and time spent
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
Recipe Usage Data:
- Recipes viewed, saved, or printed
- Search terms used
- Recipe categories browsed
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Send our weekly recipe newsletter (with unsubscribe option in every email)
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Analyze website traffic and recipe popularity
- Respond to contact form submissions and emails
- Personalize recipe recommendations
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Email Communications
Newsletter:
- You can subscribe to our free weekly recipe newsletter at any time
- Each email contains clear unsubscribe instructions
- We respect all unsubscribe requests immediately
- Email frequency: 1-2 emails per week maximum
Transactional Emails:
- Recipe updates, account notifications, password resets
- These emails cannot be unsubscribed from but contain minimal promotional content
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies for:
- Essential functionality (navigation, preferences)
- Analytics (Google Analytics – anonymized data)
- Pinterest optimization (for recipe pin tracking)
Cookie Preferences:
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some website functionality.
5. Third Party Services
Analytics:
- Google Analytics (anonymized IP addresses)
Email Service:
- Mailchimp or similar service for newsletter delivery
- Pinterest for recipe sharing optimization
Advertising:
- Google AdSense (contextual ads only, no personalized targeting)
All third parties are contractually required to protect your data and only use it for the purposes we specify.
6. Data Sharing
We never sell your personal information. We only share data with:
- Email service providers for newsletter delivery
- Legal authorities if required by law
- Business partners for joint promotions (with your explicit consent)
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures including:
- SSL encryption for all forms
- Secure email service providers
- Regular security updates
- Password protection where applicable
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Unsubscribe from emails anytime (click link in any email)
- Request deletion of your email from our list
- Access information we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate information
- Object to processing
To exercise these rights:
Email: mealswizard.com@gmail.com
Subject: “Privacy Request”
9. Children’s Privacy
MealsWizard.com does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we discover such information, we will delete it immediately.
10. International Users
Our website and email services may be hosted on servers located outside your country. By using our services, you consent to data transfer to the United States.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted here with the updated date. Continued use constitutes acceptance.
12. Contact Us
Privacy Questions: mealswizard.com@gmail.com
Subject: Privacy Policy Question
Chef Michael Sterling
MealsWizard.com
Portland, Oregon, USA