an74.com

Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 04, 2026

Welcome to an74.com (the “Website”), a recipe and food blog operated by an74.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website at https://www.an74.com, including any related services, features, or content (collectively, the “Services”). Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms, do not access the Website.

Our Website is based in the United States, State of New York, and we comply with applicable U.S. privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA), and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). For users in the European Union (EU), we also comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in several ways when you use our Website. This includes personal data you provide directly, data collected automatically through your use, and data from third parties.

1.1 Personal Data You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter (e.g., your email address).
  • Submit a recipe, comment, or contact form (e.g., your name, email address, and any content you submit).
  • Create an account (e.g., username, email address, and password).
  • Participate in surveys, contests, or promotions (e.g., demographic information).

We do not collect sensitive personal data such as health or financial information unless explicitly provided by you for a specific purpose (e.g., a recipe contest).

1.2 Usage and Technical Data

When you visit our Website, we automatically collect certain information via cookies, log files, and other tracking technologies, including:

  • Your IP address, browser type, operating system, and device type.
  • Pages visited, time spent on pages, clickstream data, and referring URLs.
  • Information about your interactions with recipes, such as saves, shares, or ratings.

1.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies (small text files stored on your device) and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze trends, and administer the Website. For details, see our Cookies Policy below. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and improve our Services: Operate the Website, deliver recipes, and personalize content.
  • To communicate with you: Respond to inquiries, send newsletters (with your consent), and notify you of changes.
  • To analyze usage: Understand how users interact with our recipes and improve our content.
  • To comply with legal obligations: Enforce our terms, protect our rights, and meet regulatory requirements.
  • To serve advertisements: Display relevant ads (see Section 4).

3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the EU, we process your personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent: For newsletter subscriptions, cookies (where required), and certain marketing activities.
  • Contractual necessity: To provide the Services you request (e.g., account creation).
  • Legitimate interests: To improve our Website, analyze usage, and ensure security, provided these interests do not override your rights.
  • Legal compliance: To comply with applicable laws (e.g., record-keeping).

4. Third-Party Services

We share your information with trusted third parties who help us operate our Website. These include:

  • Analytics: We use Google Analytics and other analytics tools to track usage. These providers may collect data via cookies. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
  • Advertising: We may use third-party ad networks (e.g., Google AdSense) to serve ads. These networks may use cookies to deliver targeted ads based on your browsing history. For more information, see Google’s Advertising Privacy Policy.
  • Hosting: Our Website is hosted by third-party providers (e.g., cloud servers) who process data solely on our behalf.
  • Email services: We use email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp) to send newsletters. These providers have their own privacy policies.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties for their own marketing purposes.

5. Cookies Policy

Our Website uses the following types of cookies:

  • Essential cookies: Necessary for the Website to function (e.g., session management).
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g., Google Analytics).
  • Advertising cookies: Used to deliver relevant ads and measure ad performance.
  • Functional cookies: Remember your preferences (e.g., recipe favorites).

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. For EU users, we request consent before placing non-essential cookies via a cookie banner. For California users, we comply with CalOPPA by providing clear notice about cookie use.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Specifically:

  • Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe or we cease operations.
  • Account data: Until you delete your account or after a period of inactivity (e.g., 2 years).
  • Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymized after 26 months.
  • Comments and submissions: Retained indefinitely unless you request deletion.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including SSL encryption, firewalls, and secure server access. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR (EU Users)

If you are in the EU, you have the following rights:

  • Right to access: Request a copy of your personal data.
  • Right to rectification: Correct inaccurate data.
  • Right to erasure: Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
  • Right to restrict processing: Limit how we use your data.
  • Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
  • Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting prior processing).

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within one month. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

9. Your Rights Under CCPA/CPRA (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, the CCPA and CPRA grant you specific rights:

  • Right to know: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal data we have collected, used, or disclosed in the past 12 months.
  • Right to delete: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to exceptions.
  • Right to correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
  • Right to opt out of sale/sharing: We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share data for cross-context behavioral advertising (e.g., via cookies). You can opt out by contacting us or using the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link on our Website.
  • Right to non-discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.

To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected] or via our privacy request form. We will verify your identity before processing. You may also designate an authorized agent to make requests on your behalf.

10. CalOPPA Compliance

Under the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA), we:

  • Post this Privacy Policy prominently on our Website.
  • Update the effective date at the top of this policy.
  • Allow users to change their personal information by contacting us.
  • Disclose how we respond to “Do Not Track” signals. Currently, we do not alter our data collection practices based on DNT signals.

11. Children’s Privacy (COPPA)

Our Website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, we will delete it immediately. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us at [email protected].

12. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. For EU users, we ensure adequate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or reliance on the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (if applicable). By using our Website, you consent to such transfers.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the effective date. For significant changes, we may also send an email notification.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:

We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law (e.g., 45 days under CCPA, 30 days under GDPR).