Last Updated: October 10, 2025
This addendum supplements our main Privacy Policy and provides additional information required under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
1. Data Controller
For the purposes of the GDPR, the data controller for information collected on this website is Adam at noobrecipes.com.
2. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process personal data from residents of the European Economic Area (EEA) on the following legal bases:
- Consent: Where you have given us explicit consent to process your data for a specific purpose (e.g., subscribing to our newsletter).
- Legitimate Interests: To operate our website, display advertising, and analyze site performance. Our legitimate interest is to run a sustainable online business funded by advertising.
3. Categories of Personal Information We Collect (CCPA)
In the last 12 months, we have collected the following categories of personal information:
- Identifiers: Such as your name, email address, and IP address.
- Internet or Other Electronic Network Activity Information: Such as your browsing history on our site, device type, and browser information.
- Geolocation Data: Approximate location derived from your IP address.
- Inferences: Drawn from the above information to create a profile about your preferences for personalized advertising.
4. “Sale” and “Sharing” of Personal Information (CCPA)
Under the CCPA, “selling” data includes sharing it for valuable consideration. We use third-party advertising services like Ezoic that share your personal information with advertising partners to show you ads that are relevant to your interests. This activity may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” under California law.
In the last 12 months, we have “sold” or “shared” the categories of data listed in Section 3 with third-party advertising networks and analytics providers.
5. Your Data Protection Rights
- For EEA Residents (GDPR): You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing of, and port your personal data. You also have the right to withdraw consent at any time.
- For California Residents (CCPA): You have the right to:
- Know what personal information is being collected, sold, or shared.
- Delete your personal information.
- Correct inaccurate personal information.
- Opt-Out of the Sale or Sharing of your personal information.
- Limit the Use and Disclosure of Sensitive Personal Information (we do not collect sensitive personal information).
- Non-Discrimination for exercising your rights.
6. How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of your rights, please contact us at [your email address].
To opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information, please click the link in our website footer: “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information.”
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Anonymized analytics data may be kept for longer periods.
8. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with information, please contact us immediately.
