Last updated: 17th April 2025
At Sizzle Recipes, accessible at www.sizzle-recipes.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website, sign up to our newsletter, or interact with our mobile app.
1. Who We Are
Sizzle Recipes (“we”, “our”, or “us”) provides recipes, cooking tips, and related content through our website and mobile app.
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
• Name and email address (e.g. when signing up for our newsletter)
• IP address, browser type, and general location (via cookies and analytics tools)
• Device and usage data (when interacting with the website or app)
• Click behaviour from affiliate links
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
• Send recipe updates, news, and promotional emails (only with your consent)
• Improve the performance and user experience of our website and app
• Understand what content is most popular
• Track affiliate link clicks (we may earn a commission if you make a purchase)
• Display relevant advertisements via Google Ads and similar platforms
4. Newsletter Sign-Up
If you sign up to our newsletter:
• We will only send you emails if you have given clear consent (e.g. by ticking a checkbox)
• You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails
• Your data will never be sold or shared with third parties for marketing
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
• Analyse site traffic
• Remember your preferences
• Track clicks on affiliate links
• Deliver relevant advertisements
You can control or disable cookies in your browser settings. For more detail on how cookies work, please see our Cookie Policy (coming soon).
6. Analytics and Advertising
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our site. Google collects data such as your IP address, device type, pages visited, and time spent on the site.
• This helps us analyse website performance and improve the user experience
• Google may use this data in accordance with its own privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Google Ads / Remarketing
We may use Google Ads to show personalised ads based on your visits to our site (remarketing). Google uses cookies to deliver these ads.
• These ads may appear across Google and other websites
• You can manage or opt out of personalised ads here: https://adssettings.google.com
We do not collect any sensitive personal information for advertising purposes.
7. Affiliate Links
Some links on our website are affiliate links. This means we may earn a commission if you click on one and make a purchase — at no extra cost to you.
• These links help support the running of our website
• We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe in
• Affiliate links may use cookies or tracking codes provided by our partners
8. Mobile App
If you use our mobile app, it may collect anonymised usage data or store information locally to support features like saving your favourite recipes.
• Any data collected by the app is handled in line with this Privacy Policy
• App usage may also be analysed using similar tools mentioned above (e.g. Google services)
9. How We Store and Protect Your Data
Your personal data is stored securely and only for as long as necessary to provide services or comply with legal obligations.
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your information against unauthorised access, misuse, or disclosure.
10. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party providers to help us operate the website and app, including:
• Email marketing platforms (e.g. Mailchimp or similar)
• Analytics services (e.g. Google Analytics)
• Affiliate platforms and e-commerce partners
These third parties only process your data on our behalf and under strict confidentiality agreements.
11. Your Rights
Under UK and EU data protection laws, you have the right to:
• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Correct any inaccurate or outdated information
• Withdraw consent (e.g. unsubscribe from emails)
• Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
• Object to certain types of processing (such as direct marketing)
To exercise any of these rights, please email legal@sizzle-recipes.com.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised “last updated” date.
Please review this page periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your data.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you can contact us at:
Email: legal@sizzle-recipes.com
Website: www.sizzle-recipes.com