Last Updated: September 22, 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Jo’s Recipe Box (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from users (“you”) of the https://josrecipebox.com website (“the Site”). This Privacy Policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by Jo’s Recipe Box.
Information We Collect
We may collect both personal and non-personal identification information when you:
- Visit the Site
- Leave a comment
- Enter a giveaway
- Fill out a form
- Interact with advertisements or third-party content
This information may include, but is not limited to:
- Name
- Email address (if voluntarily provided in forms or comments)
- IP address
- Location and device information
- Cookies or similar tracking technologies
How We Use Collected Information
We may use the information we collect for purposes including:
- To respond to customer service requests and inquiries
- To improve the Site, products, and services
- To administer promotions, surveys, and contests
- To support interest-based advertising through third-party partners
- To analyze traffic and site usage with Google Analytics
Consent Management
Jo’s Recipe Box uses Mediavine’s certified Consent Management Platform (CMP) to manage user consent for personalized advertising in compliance with the IAB Transparency and Consent Framework (TCF v2.2). This CMP appears to users located in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and other regions where GDPR applies.
The Mediavine CMP covers consent for Mediavine’s advertising partners only. Other services used on this Site may set cookies or collect personal information, and we address those separately below.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. In regions subject to GDPR/UK GDPR, Google Analytics cookies will not be set until you have provided consent via the CMP. Google Analytics also supports Consent Mode, which adjusts tracking when consent is not granted. Learn more here.
Affiliate Links and Embedded Content
Some posts may include affiliate links (such as Amazon) or embedded content (such as YouTube videos, Pinterest pins, or social sharing tools). These third parties may collect data or set cookies when you interact with their content. Where required by law, these cookies are blocked until consent is provided.
Cookies
This Site uses cookies to improve user experience. Cookies may store user preferences, enable analytics, or support interest-based advertising. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect your experience on the Site.
Your Rights (GDPR and Other Privacy Laws)
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access – Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- Amend – Request corrections to your personal data.
- Erase/Forget – Request deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations.
- Restrict/Opt-out – Opt out of certain processing, including interest-based advertising.
- Withdraw Consent – Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
To exercise these rights, contact us at: josrecipebox@gmail.com
U.S. State Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA and Others)
If you are a resident of California, Colorado, Virginia, or other states with privacy laws, you may have additional rights, including the right to:
- Know what personal data we collect and how we use it
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of your personal data for targeted advertising
To exercise these rights, please contact us at josrecipebox@gmail.com or visit our Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information page.
Sensitive Personal Information
We do not request sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers, health information, political opinions, or religious beliefs. Please do not submit such information to us.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal identification information. We may share non-personal aggregated information with partners and affiliates. We also use third-party service providers (such as Mediavine and Google Analytics) to help operate our Site and services.
Data Controller
For the purposes of GDPR and other applicable data protection laws, Jo’s Recipe Box is the data controller responsible for the personal information collected through this website.
Data Retention and Transfers
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described above or as required by law. Some data may be stored on servers outside your country, including in the United States, subject to applicable safeguards.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. The most recent update will be posted on this page with the effective date. Continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
📧 josrecipebox@gmail.com