At Bake with Lina, your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how it may be shared, and the measures we take to safeguard it. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using the site.
1. Introduction
Welcome to Bake with Lina! We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This policy is designed to help you understand how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our blog, interact with our content, or use our services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
When you interact with Bake with Lina, you may voluntarily provide personal information, such as:
- Name or username/pseudonym
- Email address
- Birthdate (if provided)
- Preferences (e.g., newsletter subscriptions or saved favorites)
This information is collected only with your consent and is used to provide services such as newsletters, communication, and personalization.
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you browse the site, we may automatically collect:
- IP address and device type
- Browser type and operating system
- Error reports and crash logs
- Usage statistics (how you navigate and interact with the website)
- Approximate location (if you grant permission)
This data helps us improve site performance, troubleshoot issues, and tailor content to your interests.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected for the following purposes:
- Providing Services: Delivering newsletters, responding to inquiries, and offering requested features.
- Improving User Experience: Analyzing site traffic, fixing bugs, and enhancing functionality.
- Marketing & Communication: With your consent, sending updates, recipes, special offers, and promotions.
4. Information Collected by Third-Party Services
Bake with Lina partners with trusted third-party providers to improve site functionality and deliver relevant content. These providers may collect and use data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
4.1 Advertising
We work with advertising networks, including:
- Monumetric (The Blogger Network, LLC) – Publisher Advertising Privacy
- Google AdSense – Privacy Policy
- Facebook Audience Network – Privacy Policy
4.2 Analytics
To understand website performance and user interactions, we use:
- Google Analytics – Privacy Policy
- Firebase – Privacy Policy
- Cloudflare Analytics – Privacy Policy
4.3 Videos & Live Content
Videos are hosted via YouTube – Privacy Policy.
5. Cookies
Bake with Lina uses cookies to:
- Provide personalized ads
- Analyze traffic and user engagement
- Improve website functionality
These cookies may share information with third-party providers such as Google and Facebook, who may combine it with data collected from your use of their services elsewhere.
You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some site features may not work properly.
6. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share data in these limited cases:
- With service providers who help us operate the site (only as needed to perform their functions).
- When required by law (subpoenas, legal processes, or regulatory requirements).
7. Your Choices
You have control over your personal information:
- Access & Update: Contact us to update or correct your details.
- Unsubscribe: Opt out of newsletters or marketing communications at any time via the unsubscribe link.
- Cookie Settings: Manage or disable cookies in your browser preferences.
8. Security
We implement reasonable safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of online transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to provide services, fulfill business/legal requirements, or comply with applicable laws.
10. Changes to this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in practices, technology, or legal requirements. Any significant changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
This Site is affiliated with Monumetric (dba for The Blogger Network, LLC) for the purposes of placing advertising on the Site, and Monumetric will collect and use certain data for advertising purposes. To learn more about Monumetric’s data usage, click here: Publisher Advertising Privacy