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Privacy Policy

Effective date: February 16, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Josh Elkin Recipes ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects information when you use our website.

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

Information We Collect

Depending on how you use the site, we may collect:

  • Comments: your name and comment text when you submit recipe comments.
  • Admin login data: email and password credentials for authorized admin accounts.
  • Analytics data: usage information collected by Google Analytics.
  • Ad-related data: data collected by third-party ad providers via ad scripts.
  • View tracking data: a one-way hashed IP value for unique recipe view counting.

How We Use Information

  • Operate and improve the website and recipe content.
  • Moderate and display approved user comments.
  • Protect admin access and secure site administration.
  • Measure traffic and recipe engagement.
  • Display and manage advertising placements.

Cookies and Tracking

We and third parties may use cookies and similar technologies for analytics and advertising. Your browser settings may allow you to block or delete cookies, which can affect site functionality.

Unique Recipe View Counting

To count unique views per recipe, we derive a hashed value from IP-related request headers. We do not store plaintext IP addresses for this feature.

Third-Party Services

We use third-party providers including:

  • Google Analytics for traffic analytics.
  • Advertising partners via embedded ad scripts.
  • Social platforms through outbound links and sharing features.

These providers may collect information according to their own privacy policies.

Data Retention

We retain data as needed to operate the site, moderate content, maintain security, and meet legal obligations.

Your Choices

  • You may choose not to submit comments.
  • You can manage cookies in your browser settings.
  • You may contact us to request deletion of comment submissions.

Policy Updates

We may update this policy over time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact

For privacy questions, visit https://joshelkinrecipes.com and use the site contact channels you provide.