Privacy Policy

Last updated: January , 2026


This Privacy Policy describes how AuraRecipes (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit or interact with our website.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.


Who We Are

AuraRecipes is a food blog focused on sharing recipes, cooking inspiration, and culinary stories.

Website: https://aurarecipes.com
Contact email: [email protected]


Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Email address (newsletter, contact forms, comments)
  • Name (if provided)

We automatically collect certain technical information, such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Device and operating system
  • Referring URLs

This data helps us understand how visitors use the website and improve content quality.


Comments

When visitors leave comments, we collect the information shown in the comment form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent to help detect spam.

An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service.
Gravatar privacy policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/

After approval, your profile picture (if available) may be visible publicly with your comment.


Media

If you upload images to AuraRecipes, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may download and extract location data from images.


Cookies & Tracking Technologies

AuraRecipes uses cookies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and support advertising and affiliate tracking.

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
  • Preference Cookies: Remember user settings
  • Analytics Cookies: Measure traffic and performance
  • Advertising Cookies: Deliver relevant ads
  • Affiliate Cookies: Track affiliate referrals

You can disable cookies through your browser settings. Some features may not work properly without cookies.


Cookie Consent Banner (Displayed to Visitors)

Cookie Notice Text:

AuraRecipes uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and support advertising and affiliate links. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of cookies. You can manage your preferences at any time through your browser settings.


Google Analytics & Advertising

AuraRecipes uses Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and visitor behavior. Google Analytics may collect anonymized data such as:

  • Pages viewed
  • Time spent on pages
  • Device and browser information
  • Approximate location

We may also use Google Ads or similar advertising platforms. These services may use cookies to show relevant ads based on your browsing activity.

Learn how Google uses data:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on or by disabling cookies.


Affiliate Marketing Disclosure

AuraRecipes participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn a small commission if you click on affiliate links and make a purchase — at no extra cost to you.

Affiliate links help support the blog and allow us to continue providing free recipes and content.

We only recommend products we genuinely believe are helpful and relevant.

Affiliate partners may use cookies to track referrals.


Newsletter Subscription

When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address solely to send recipes, updates, and cooking content.

  • We do not sell or share your email
  • You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in our emails

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Operate and maintain the website
  • Improve content and performance
  • Respond to comments and messages
  • Send newsletters (if subscribed)
  • Analyze usage trends

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

  • Comments are stored indefinitely
  • Usage data is retained for analytics and security

GDPR Privacy Rights (EEA Residents)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have rights under the GDPR, including:

  • Access to your data
  • Correction of inaccurate data
  • Deletion of personal data
  • Restriction or objection to processing
  • Data portability

To exercise these rights, contact us at:
[email protected]


CCPA Privacy Rights (California Residents)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the right to:

  • Know what personal data we collect
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Opt out of the sale of personal data

AuraRecipes does not sell personal data.

Requests can be sent to:
[email protected]


Children’s Privacy

AuraRecipes does not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us for removal.


Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.


Security of Your Data

We take reasonable measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.


Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.


Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

📧 [email protected]