Last updated: 2 July 2025
Thank you for visiting SpiceAndSprinkle.com (“Spice & Sprinkle,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). Your trust is important to us. This Privacy Policy describes what information we gather, how we use it, with whom we share it, and what choices you have. The Policy applies to every interaction with SpiceAndSprinkle.com, our newsletters, and the advertising and analytics services we run—specifically Google AdSense and Ezoic.
By using the Site, you confirm that you have read and understood this statement.
1 | Scope of this Policy
- Who we are Spice & Sprinkle is a Texas-based food publisher offering recipes, cooking hacks, and kitchen inspiration.
- What’s covered All pages under SpiceAndSprinkle.com, mobile experiences, embedded media, email lists, comment areas, and third-party code running on our domain.
- What’s not covered External websites or services we link to operate under their own privacy rules.
2 | Information We Collect
| Category | Typical examples | Method of collection | Primary purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data you supply | name, email address, recipe ratings, survey entries | newsletter forms, comment boxes, giveaways | community engagement, support |
| Usage data | IP address, pages visited, time on site, referral URL | server logs, analytics scripts | site performance, content planning |
| Device details | browser type, screen size, operating system, language setting | automatically from your device | responsive design, debugging |
| Advertising IDs | AdSense cookie ID, Ezoic user ID, ad views & clicks | cookies, web beacons | ad personalisation, fraud prevention |
We do not knowingly collect sensitive categories such as race, health information, or precise GPS coordinates.
3 | Cookies, Pixels & Similar Technologies
- First-party cookies remember settings like dark mode, consent choices, and comment log-ins.
- Third-party cookies placed by Google AdSense and Ezoic tailor ads, measure effectiveness, and limit repetition.
- Local & session storage may hold recipe filters or font-size preferences.
- Web beacons in emails tell us a newsletter was opened or a link was clicked.
Managing cookies
Most web browsers let you delete or block cookies; doing so may limit certain features (commenting, video playback, personalised ads).
4 | How We Use Your Data
- Serve and optimise content for your device and connection speed.
- Analyse engagement—which recipes you view, how far you scroll, load times.
- Display ads—contextual or personalised—to fund free content.
- Communicate—deliver newsletters or answer recipe questions you send.
- Maintain security—detect spam, block malicious traffic, enforce our Terms.
We never sell personal data for direct monetary gain.
5 | Advertising & Measurement Partners
| Partner | What they do on our site | Privacy resources |
|---|---|---|
| Google AdSense | Runs real-time ad auctions, combats invalid traffic | https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads |
| Ezoic, Inc. | Header bidding, site-speed tools, Consent-Management Platform | https://www.ezoic.com/privacy-policy/ |
These companies may share pseudonymous identifiers with other bidders in order to decide what ad to show.
6 | Interest-Based Ads & Opt-Out Choices
- Google Ad Settings: https://adssettings.google.com – control personalised Google ads.
- YourAdChoices (NAI): https://optout.networkadvertising.org – opt out of many ad networks.
- Ezoic CMP: click “Privacy Preferences” in our footer to review or update consent.
Opt-outs reduce personalisation but will not remove advertising altogether.
7 | Legal Grounds for Processing (GDPR / UK GDPR)
- Consent – cookie banner acceptance, newsletter sign-up.
- Legitimate interests – site security, minimal analytics, non-intrusive ad serving.
- Contract – delivering requested content.
- Legal obligation – complying with law-enforcement or tax requests.
8 | Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access personal data we hold
- Correct incorrect or incomplete details
- Delete information we no longer need
- Restrict or object to certain processing
- Port data to another provider
- Opt out of targeted ads or “Do Not Sell/Share” (e.g., California, Colorado, Virginia)
Send any request to [email protected]. We respond within 30 days or as required by law.
9 | Children’s Privacy
Spice & Sprinkle is not aimed at children under 13. If you believe we have unknowingly collected personal data from a minor, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
10 | When We Share Information
We share data only:
- With service vendors (hosting, email delivery, security contractors) bound by confidentiality agreements.
- For legal reasons—court orders, to protect our rights or users.
- During corporate events—merger, acquisition, re-organisation; we will notify you before data transfers.
Mailing lists are never rented or sold to unaffiliated marketers.
11 | International Data Transfers
Our servers operate in the United States. When data leaves the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses and the UK International Data Transfer Addendum, plus encryption and limited staff access.
12 | Data Retention & Security
- Retention – server logs (12 months), analytics (up to 26 months), newsletter data (until you unsubscribe), comment metadata (until removed).
- Security – HTTPS encryption, firewalls, regular patching, role-based staff access.
While no system is foolproof, we follow industry standards to reduce risk.
13 | Policy Updates
We may revise this Policy when laws, technologies, or our business change. Significant updates will appear on our homepage or be emailed to subscribers. Check the “Last updated” date for the latest version.
14 | Contact Us
Spice & Sprinkle Media, LLC
Email: [email protected]
15 | Consent-Management Platform
Our site runs Ezoic’s Consent-Management Platform to capture, signal, and honour your privacy choices under the IAB Transparency & Consent Framework (TCF) and the Global Privacy Platform (GPP). Click “Privacy Preferences” to revisit your selections at any time.
16 | Cookie Snapshot
| Cookie | Category | Lifespan | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Analytics | 24 months | Counts visits via Google Analytics |
_gads | Marketing | 13 months | Measures ad performance for AdSense |
ez_pub_site | Marketing | persistent | Optimises ad layout for Ezoic |
sas_cookie_consent | Essential | 6 months | Records your cookie choices |
A live, comprehensive vendor list is available in our CMP panel.
Thank you for choosing Spice & Sprinkle. We aim to keep our recipes flavourful and your data protected.