Last updated: 17.04.2026
Who we are
Recipe Wander operates this website at https://recipewander.com.
What personal data we collect and why we collect it
We collect limited personal data only where necessary to operate the website, maintain security, manage comments, and provide website features.
Comments
If comments are enabled and visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam and abuse.
Media
If user uploads are enabled and you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website may be able to download and extract location data from images published on the site.
Cookies
This website may use cookies for functionality, security, and user convenience.
If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when leaving another comment. These cookies last for one year.
If you visit the login page, a temporary cookie may be set to determine whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
If you log in, several cookies may be set to save your login information and screen display preferences. Login cookies typically last for two days, and screen options cookies last for one year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login may persist for two weeks. If you log out, login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie may be saved in your browser. This cookie contains no personal data and simply identifies the post ID of the article you edited. It expires after one day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content such as videos, images, social media posts, or articles. Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if you had visited those websites directly.
These third-party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional tracking, and monitor your interaction with their content, especially if you have an account with them and are logged in.
User accounts
If user registration is enabled on this website, we collect and store the personal information provided in user profiles. This information is used to manage accounts and website access.
Why we process this data
We process personal data for the following purposes:
- to operate and maintain the website;
- to allow and manage comments, where enabled;
- to detect spam, abuse, and unauthorized activity;
- to manage registered user accounts, where enabled;
- to provide website functionality; and
- to comply with legal, administrative, or security obligations.
Who we share your data with
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share limited personal data only where necessary with service providers or third parties that help operate the website, including:
- spam detection services
- hosting or technical service providers
- third-party platforms used for embedded content
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email.
Where your data may be sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Where third-party services are used, your data may be processed by providers outside your country of residence, subject to that provider’s own privacy practices and safeguards.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata may be retained indefinitely. This helps recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
If user accounts are enabled, we store the personal information provided in user profiles for as long as the account remains active, unless deletion is requested or retention is required for legal, administrative, or security reasons.
Certain technical records, backups, or security logs may be retained for a limited period where reasonably necessary for website operation and protection.
Third-party services
This website may rely on third-party tools or services for website functionality, comment handling, spam prevention, hosting, or embedded media. Those third parties may process personal data according to their own privacy policies.
Where applicable, you should also review the privacy policies of those third-party services. We may use third-party providers for analytics, advertising, email marketing, affiliate tracking, website hosting, spam prevention, and embedded content. These third parties may process personal data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
We do not control the privacy practices of third-party services, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies where relevant.
Children’s privacy
This website is not intended for children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children through the website.
Analytics
We may use analytics tools and similar technologies to understand how visitors use the website, measure performance, improve content, and maintain the website. These tools may collect information such as IP address, browser type, device information, approximate location, pages viewed, time spent on pages, referral sources, and interactions with the website.
Where required by applicable law, non-essential analytics cookies or similar technologies will be used only with your consent.
Advertising
We may use third-party advertising partners or ad networks to display advertisements on the website. These providers may use cookies, pixels, or similar technologies to deliver ads, measure ad performance, and, where permitted, personalize advertising based on your interactions with this website and other websites.
Where required by applicable law, non-essential advertising cookies or similar technologies will be used only with your consent.
Newsletter and Email Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter or otherwise provide your email address, we may collect and use your name, email address, and related subscription data to send newsletters, updates, and other website-related communications.
Newsletter emails may be sent through a third-party email service provider. We may also collect information about subscription status and, where supported by the provider, basic email engagement data such as opens or clicks to help improve our communications.
You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link in any newsletter email or by contacting us through our privacy contact method.
Affiliate Links and Tracking
Some pages on this website may contain affiliate links. This means we may earn a commission if you click on certain links or make a purchase through them, at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate partners may use cookies or similar technologies to track whether a visit or purchase came from this website. Where required by applicable law, non-essential affiliate tracking technologies will be used only with your consent.
Additional Retention Information
Analytics data, advertising-related data, newsletter subscription data, and similar technical records may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Newsletter subscription data is typically retained until you unsubscribe, ask for deletion, or the data is no longer needed for the purpose for which it was collected.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.