Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 25, 2026

This policy explains how LunchRecipes.net collects, uses, and protects information when users access our website, including use of Google advertising products.

1. Information We Collect

• Usage data: page views, session duration, referral source, and interaction patterns.
• Device and network data: browser type, device type, language, and IP address.
• Contact data: information voluntarily submitted through contact forms or email.
• Advertising data: ad impressions, clicks, and ad personalization preferences where applicable.

2. How We Use Information

• Provide, operate, secure, and improve website services.
• Measure content quality and reader engagement.
• Respond to user requests, corrections, and support inquiries.
• Display and optimize advertising through Google AdSense and/or Google Ad Manager.
• Comply with legal obligations and protect against abuse or fraud.

3. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We and our partners may use cookies, local storage, and similar technologies for performance, analytics, ad delivery, and fraud prevention. You can control cookies through browser settings and, where available, consent controls shown on the site.

4. Google Advertising (AdSense and Google Ad Manager)

We may use Google AdSense and Google Ad Manager to serve advertising. Google and its partners may use cookies and similar technologies to display personalized or non-personalized ads based on your visit to this site and other sites.

Google Ads Settings: https://adssettings.google.com/

How Google uses data from partner sites/apps: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

5. Google DART and DoubleClick Cookies

Google's use of advertising cookies includes the DART cookie (DoubleClick), which helps serve ads based on prior visits to this and other websites. Users can opt out of personalized ads through Google Ads Settings.

6. Consent for EEA/UK/Switzerland (GDPR and ePrivacy)

Where required, we request user consent before using non-essential cookies and personalized advertising technologies. Users in EEA/UK/Switzerland may choose or withdraw consent through consent controls presented on the website.

7. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

When GDPR applies, we process personal data under one or more legal bases: consent, legitimate interests, legal obligations, and contract-related necessity (where applicable).

8. US Privacy Rights (Including CCPA/CPRA Context)

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to know, access, correct, delete, and limit certain processing of personal information. To submit a privacy request, use our contact page or email contact@lunchrecipes.net.

9. Data Sharing and Service Providers

We may share data with trusted providers that help operate this site, including hosting, analytics, ad technology, and security services. These providers process data under their own terms and privacy policies.

10. International Data Transfers

Information may be processed in countries outside your residence. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards for international transfers under applicable privacy laws.

11. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for legitimate business, legal, and security purposes, then delete or anonymize it when feasible.

12. Children's Privacy

This website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

13. Security

We apply reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect data. No internet-based system can guarantee absolute security.

14. Policy Updates

We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically. Updated versions will be published on this page with a revised date.

15. Contact for Privacy Questions

For privacy and data rights requests, contact: contact@lunchrecipes.net or use our contact page.