Welcome to Arife Online Baking (“we,” “us,” or “our”), your go-to destination for delicious baking recipes, cake decoration tips, and all things baking! We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website at baking.arifeonline.com.
By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our site.
1. Information We Collect
A. Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as:
- Your name (if you comment or subscribe)
- Email address (for newsletters or account registration)
- Any other details you share when contacting us
B. Non-Personal Information
We automatically collect certain data when you visit our site, including:
- Cookies & Tracking Technologies: To enhance your experience, we use cookies to remember preferences and analyze site traffic.
- Log Data: Your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site.
- Ad & Affiliate Data: Since we use Google AdSense and affiliate programs, third-party vendors may use cookies to serve personalized ads.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected data for:
- Delivering and improving our baking content.
- Sending newsletters (if subscribed).
- Responding to your inquiries.
- Analyzing site performance and user behavior.
- Displaying relevant ads via Google AdSense and affiliate links to support our site.
3. Cookies & Third-Party Services
A. Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Remember your preferences (e.g., language settings).
- Track affiliate links (to ensure proper commissions).
- Enable Google AdSense to show relevant ads.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some site features may not work properly.
B. Third-Party Services
- Google AdSense: Uses cookies to personalize ads based on your browsing history.
- Affiliate Programs (e.g., Amazon, baking product retailers): We earn a small commission if you purchase through our links (at no extra cost to you).
- Analytics Tools (e.g., Google Analytics): Helps us understand visitor behavior.
These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.
4. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share data with:
- Service Providers: For website hosting, analytics, and email services.
- Legal Compliance: If required by law (e.g., court orders).
- Affiliate Partners: Only in anonymized form for tracking sales.
5. Your Rights & Choices
You have the right to:
- Opt out of newsletters (unsubscribe link in emails).
- Disable cookies via browser settings.
- Request access or deletion of your personal data by contacting us.
6. Security Measures
We implement security practices to protect your data, but no online method is 100% secure. Please use caution when sharing personal details.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The latest version will always be posted here with the “Last Updated” date.
9. Contact Us
For any privacy-related questions, please email us at:
info@baking.arifeonline.com
Thank you for trusting Arife Online Baking! Happy baking!