Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2, 2026

As the owner of Spoonista.com (“website,” “site,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), we care deeply about your privacy and are committed to handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and what choices you have. This policy applies only to Spoonista.com.

By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Use of Google AdSense and Third‑Party Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display third‑party advertisements on Spoonista.com. Google and other advertising partners may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites. These technologies help measure the effectiveness of ads and personalize advertising content.

Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet. You can learn more about how Google uses data from its partners at Google’s “Privacy & Terms” page.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:

By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

My Ad Center (https://myadcenter.google.com)[3]
Google Ads Settings (https://adssettings.google.com)[2]
About Ads choices (http://www.aboutads.info/choices)[7]

If you are in regions with specific privacy laws, you may see a consent banner or other controls that allow you to manage your ad and cookie preferences.

Rejecting cookies or personalized ads does not mean you will no longer see ads; you will instead see non‑personalized advertising.

Information We Collect

1. Information You Voluntarily Provide

We may collect personal information that you choose to share with us, such as:

Name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter.
Name, email, and any content you submit when you leave a comment or fill out a contact form.
Information provided when you purchase a product (for example, a digital cookbook) through our site or linked platforms.

2. Information from Third‑Party Services

We may receive information about you from third‑party tools that integrate with our website, such as email marketing platforms or analytics services. These services may send us information to help us manage subscriptions, analyze traffic, or fulfill purchases in accordance with their own privacy policies.

3. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit Spoonista.com, certain information is collected automatically, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system and device type
Referring website or source
Pages you view and links you click
Date and time of your visit and general usage patterns

This information helps us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve content, performance, and user experience.

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Remember your preferences (such as language or display settings).
Understand how you interact with the site.
Support the display and measurement of advertising (including Google AdSense).

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. Some cookies are “session” cookies (which expire when you close your browser), and others are “persistent” cookies (which remain on your device until deleted or expired).

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more details on cookies and how to control them, you can visit resources such as All About Cookies (https://allaboutcookies.org). If you disable cookies, some parts of the site may not function properly.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information collected through the website to:

Operate, maintain, and improve Spoonista.com and its features.
Send you newsletters, updates, recipes, or promotional content you have requested (with the option to unsubscribe at any time).
Respond to your comments, questions, or support requests.
Monitor and analyze usage and performance to improve our content and design.
Display and measure advertising and understand ad performance.
Process payments and fulfill purchases made through or in connection with the website.
Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or other unlawful activity.

Third‑Party Service Providers

We may use third‑party service providers to help operate various aspects of Spoonista.com. These third parties may process personal information on our behalf according to their own privacy policies and in line with our instructions. Examples include:

Analytics tools that collect anonymous usage data (such as page views and traffic sources).
Email marketing services used to manage newsletter subscriptions and send emails.
Payment processors or e‑commerce platforms used to complete purchases.
Advertising partners (including Google AdSense) that display ads and measure performance.

We do not sell your personal information. We may, however, share or transfer information in connection with a business transaction, such as a merger, sale, or reorganization, as permitted by law.

Advertising and Remarketing

We may work with advertising and social media platforms to show ads to visitors of Spoonista.com on other sites and apps (remarketing or retargeting). These platforms may use cookies or device identifiers to display ads based on your previous visits to our site.

You can typically control interest‑based advertising through the settings on the relevant platform (for example, Google, Facebook, or Instagram) and through broader opt‑out tools like the Digital Advertising Alliance or Network Advertising Initiative where available.

Our email newsletters may include tracking technologies (such as pixels) that tell us if and when you opened an email or clicked on a link. This helps us understand what content is helpful and improve future emails. This data is used internally and is not sold.

Affiliate Links and Purchases

Spoonista.com may contain affiliate links, including links to Amazon and other retailers. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. These links help support the content we create for the site.

Affiliate partners may use cookies or tracking technologies to attribute sales, in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable laws.

Anonymous and Aggregated Data

We may use or share aggregated and anonymized data that does not identify you personally. For example, we may share overall site traffic statistics or general audience trends for marketing, analytics, or business purposes.

Publicly Visible Information

If you leave a comment on the website, certain information may be publicly visible, such as:

The name or display name you provide
Your comment content
Any website URL you choose to share

Please avoid posting sensitive or private information in public areas of the site.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have rights regarding your personal data, such as:

Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: You may request that we correct or update inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion: You may ask us to delete certain personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.
Restriction or objection: You may request that we limit or stop certain processing activities.
Opt‑out of emails: You can unsubscribe from our emails at any time using the link provided in each email.

To exercise these rights or ask questions about your data, please contact us at:

Email: contact@spoonista.com

We may ask you to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests.

Managing Cookies and Advertising Preferences

You can manage cookies through your browser settings, typically found under “Privacy” or “Cookies,” where you can:

View which cookies are stored.
Delete existing cookies.
Block or limit cookies from specific sites.

You may also:

Opt out of Google’s personalized ads via Google Ads Settings.
Use industry tools such as http://www.aboutads.info/choices or http://www.youronlinechoices.eu (where available) to manage online advertising preferences.

Note that disabling or blocking cookies may affect your experience on Spoonista.com and other websites.

Sensitive Personal Information

We do not intend to collect sensitive personal information, such as government ID numbers, financial account details (outside of payment processing handled by secure third‑party processors), health information, or details about racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, or religious beliefs. Please do not submit such information through forms or comments on this website. If you choose to share sensitive information, you do so at your own risk.

Children’s Privacy

Spoonista.com is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If a parent or guardian believes that we have collected personal data from a child under 16, they should contact us at contact@spoonista.com so we can promptly remove it.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Retention periods may vary depending on the type of data and the context in which it was collected.

Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to help protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of Spoonista.com after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at: