🌟 1. Introduction
Welcome to GAG Recipes ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring
you have a positive experience when visiting our website and using our services. This Privacy Policy
explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website
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By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be
bound by the terms and conditions of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this
Privacy Policy, please do not access or use our website.
Important: This website is designed for users who are 13 years of age or older.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
🔗 4. Third-Party Services
We work with several third-party service providers to operate our website effectively:
4.1 Analytics Services
- Google Analytics: Tracks website usage and user behavior
- Plausible Analytics: Privacy-focused website analytics
4.2 Content Delivery
- Google Fonts: Provides web fonts for our website design
- Content Delivery Networks (CDNs): Improve website loading speed
4.3 Hosting and Infrastructure
- Web Hosting Providers: Store and serve our website content
- Cloud Services: Provide scalable infrastructure and security
📢 5. Google AdSense and Advertising
We participate in the Google AdSense program to display advertisements on our website. This section
explains how advertising works on our site and your choices regarding personalized ads.
5.1 How Google AdSense Works
Google AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Display advertisements that are relevant to you and our content
- Measure the effectiveness of advertisements
- Provide reporting on ad impressions and interactions
- Prevent the same ads from being shown to you repeatedly
5.2 Personalized Advertising
Google may use information about your visits to this and other websites to provide targeted
advertisements. This may include:
- Your browsing history and interests
- Demographic information (age, gender, interests)
- Geographic location (country, region, city)
- Device and browser information
5.3 Your Advertising Choices
You have several options to control the ads you see:
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Google Ad Settings: Visit
Google's Ad Settings
to control personalized ads
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Opt-Out Tools: Use the
NAI Opt-Out Tool
to opt out of interest-based advertising
- Browser Settings: Configure your browser to block third-party cookies
- Ad Blockers: Use browser extensions that block advertisements
5.4 Other Advertising Partners
We may also work with other advertising networks and partners. Each partner has their own privacy
policies and opt-out mechanisms. We encourage you to review their policies for more information.
Important: Advertisements help us keep our content free for all users. Revenue from
ads supports our ability to maintain and improve the website while providing valuable gaming guides
and resources to the community.
🍪 6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
6.1 What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites
remember information about your visit, making your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.
6.2 Types of Cookies We Use
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Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for website functionality and cannot be disabled
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Performance Cookies: Collect information about how you use our website to help us improve it
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Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and provide enhanced features
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements
6.3 Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies
- You can set your browser to notify you when cookies are being set
- Some browsers offer "Do Not Track" features
- Disabling cookies may affect website functionality
6.4 Web Beacons and Pixel Tags
We may also use web beacons (also called pixel tags or clear GIFs) to track user behavior and
measure the effectiveness of our content and advertisements.
🔒 7. Data Security
We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement various security measures
to protect your data:
7.1 Technical Safeguards
- SSL/TLS Encryption: All data transmission is encrypted using industry-standard protocols
- Secure Hosting: Our website is hosted on secure, monitored servers
- Regular Updates: We keep our software and security measures up to date
- Access Controls: Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
7.2 Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
- Provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
- Comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes
- Maintain security and prevent fraud
- Improve our services and user experience
7.3 Data Breach Response
In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will promptly notify affected users and relevant
authorities as required by law, and take immediate steps to contain and remediate the breach.
⚖️ 8. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
8.1 GDPR Rights (EU Users)
- Access: Request copies of your personal data
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
- Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
- Restriction: Request limitation of data processing
- Objection: Object to certain types of data processing
8.2 CCPA Rights (California Users)
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
- Right to say no to the sale of personal information
- Right to access personal information
- Right to equal service and price
8.3 How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
👶 9. 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 immediately.
If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps
to delete that information as quickly as possible.
🌍 10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence.
These countries may have different data protection laws than your country.
When we transfer your information internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to
protect your data, including:
- Standard contractual clauses approved by regulatory authorities
- Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
- Other legally recognized transfer mechanisms
🔄 11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology,
legal requirements, or other factors.
When we make changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Post the revised policy on our website
- Notify you of significant changes via email or website notification (when appropriate)
- Give you the opportunity to review the changes before they take effect
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect
your information.