Last revised: 1 July 2025
Welcome to Sunny Spice Kitchen (“SunnySpiceKitchen.com,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). Your privacy matters to us. This statement describes what information we gather, why we gather it, how we share it, and what control you have. The policy extends to every page on SunnySpiceKitchen.com, our newsletters, and any advertising or analytics services supplied by third parties—most notably Google AdSense and Ezoic.
By visiting or using SunnySpiceKitchen.com you accept the practices outlined below.
1 | Scope of this Policy
- Who we are – Sunny Spice Kitchen is a recipe and kitchen-tips website based in the United States.
- What is covered – All web pages, mobile experiences, e-mails, embedded social tools, and ads or analytics code running on SunnySpiceKitchen.com.
- Third-party links – Our articles sometimes link to external sites (e.g., grocery partners, cookware shops). Those sites are governed by their own privacy rules.
2 | Data We Collect
| Category | Typical examples | Collection method | Main purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information you send us | name, e-mail, recipe ratings, survey responses | contact forms, comment boxes, newsletter sign-ups | community engagement, customer service, giveaways |
| Usage statistics | IP address, country, browser type, referring page, scroll depth | cookies, server logs, analytic pixels | performance tuning, editorial planning |
| Device data | device ID, OS, screen resolution, time zone | automatically from your device | troubleshooting, responsive design |
| Advertising identifiers | AdSense cookie IDs, Ezoic IDs, ad impressions, click data | third-party cookies and beacons | ad personalisation, frequency capping, fraud prevention |
We do not intentionally collect highly sensitive data such as medical information, precise geolocation, or government-issued IDs.
3 | Cookies, Pixels & Similar Tools
Cookies are small text snippets placed in your browser to record preferences and activities.
- First-party cookies – remember font size, confirm the cookie banner, keep you logged in.
- Third-party cookies – set by Google AdSense and Ezoic to tailor ads or analyse ad performance.
- Local/session storage – store temporary preferences like recipe filter choices.
- Web beacons – transparent graphics in e-mails that tell us an e-mail was opened.
Your choice: browsers allow you to block or erase cookies. Note that blocking certain cookies may break comments or measurement functions.
4 | How We Use Collected Data
- Serve content quickly and reliably
- Improve pages through traffic analysis, A/B tests, and error tracking
- Display contextual and personalised advertising to keep the site free
- Answer your questions or deliver newsletters if you signed up
- Detect spam, abuse, or security threats
No personal data is sold for direct cash value.
5 | Advertising & Measurement Partners
| Partner | Role on our site | Policy link |
|---|---|---|
| Google AdSense | auctions and serves display ads, combats click-fraud | https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads |
| Ezoic, Inc. | header-bidding platform, page-speed optimisation, consent banners | https://www.ezoic.com/privacy-policy/ |
These partners may exchange pseudonymous identifiers (e.g., device type, hashed email) with other bidders to decide which advert to show.
6 | Interest-Based Ads & Opt-Out Options
- Google Ad Settings: https://adssettings.google.com – disable personalised Google ads.
- YourAdChoices (NAI): https://optout.networkadvertising.org – opt out of many ad networks.
- Ezoic Consent Panel: click “Privacy Preferences” at the bottom of any page to review or change consent choices.
Opting out means you will still see advertisements, but they will be non-personalised.
7 | Legal Grounds for Processing
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK GDPR we rely on:
- Consent – given when you accept cookies or subscribe to e-mails
- Legitimate interests – site security, analytics, limited personalisation
- Contract – delivering recipes you request
- Legal duty – responding to lawful requests or enforcing our terms
8 | Your Rights
Depending on where you reside, you can:
- Access the data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate records
- Erase data we no longer need
- Limit certain processing or object to it
- Receive your data in a portable format
- Opt out of sale/share for targeted ads (e.g., California CPRA)
Send any request to [email protected]. We will reply within the timeframe set by applicable law.
9 | Children under 13
Sunny Spice Kitchen is not directed to children under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect their personal data. Parents who believe we may have such data should write to us so we can remove it promptly.
10 | When We Share Information
We disclose data only:
- To service vendors who help us operate the site (hosting, e-mail delivery, security).
- For legal compliance – if required by court order or to prevent fraud.
- In a business change – sale, merger, or reorganisation; we will give notice before data moves.
We never rent or sell mailing lists to unaffiliated marketers.
11 | International Data Transfers
Our servers are in the United States. When data from the European Economic Area or United Kingdom moves to the U.S., we rely on:
- Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
- The UK International Data Transfer Addendum
- Encryption and strict access controls
12 | Data Retention & Protection
- Retention periods – server logs (12 months), analytics records (up to 26 months), email-subscriber data (until you opt out), comment metadata (until removed).
- Security measures – HTTPS everywhere, firewall monitoring, regular software patches, role-based staff access.
While we use industry-standard safeguards, no system is completely immune to breach; please use unique passwords and update them regularly.
13 | Updates to This Policy
We may update this page to reflect legal, technical, or business developments. Major revisions will be highlighted on our homepage or emailed to subscribers. Check the “Last revised” date to know when the policy last changed.
14 | Contact Details
Sunny Spice Kitchen, LLC
E-mail: [email protected]
15 | Consent-Management Platform
We employ Ezoic’s Consent Management Platform to capture, store, and transmit your privacy choices via the Global Privacy Platform (GPP) and, where relevant, the Transparency & Consent Framework (TCF). Click “Privacy Preferences” in our footer at any time to revisit or change your selections.
16 | Sample Cookie & Vendor Table
| Cookie / Storage Item | Category | Lifespan | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Analytics | 24 months | Tracks page visits for Google Analytics |
_gads | Marketing | 13 months | Measures ad interactions for AdSense |
ez_pub_site | Marketing | Persistent | A/B tests ad placements for Ezoic |
ssk_cookie_ok | Essential | 6 months | Records your cookie consent choice |
A continuously updated vendor list appears inside our CMP panel.
Thank you for trusting Sunny Spice Kitchen. Our goal is to serve inspiring recipes—while keeping your personal information secure, transparent, and under your control.
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