Privacy Policy

Last updated: 18/02/2026

Privacy Policy illustration featuring a shield with a lock symbolizing data security and protection on ZikoRecipes.com.

This Privacy Policy explains how ZikoRecipes (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit zikorecipes.com.

Information We Collect

Information you provide: If you contact us, you may provide your name, email address, and message content.

And Information collected automatically: When you browse the site, we may collect information such as your IP address, device type, browser type, pages viewed, and approximate location (city/state) based on IP.

Analytics (Google Analytics 4)

We use Google Analytics 4 (“GA4”) through Google Tag Manager to understand how visitors use the site (for example, which pages are visited and how users interact with content). GA4 may use cookies or similar technologies to collect usage data.

You can learn more about how Google uses information from sites that use its services in Google’s policies and settings.

Affiliate Links

ZikoRecipes participates in affiliate programs (including the Amazon Associates Program). When you click an affiliate link, the third party (such as Amazon) may use cookies or similar technologies to track referrals and purchases.

Cookies

Cookies are small files stored on your device. We may use cookies for:

  • Site functionality
  • Analytics and measurement
  • Affiliate tracking (via third-party partners)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

How We Use Information

We use information to:

  • Operate and improve the website
  • Understand content performance (including Pinterest traffic)
  • Respond to messages and inquiries
  • Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

Sharing of Information

We may share information with service providers that help us run the website (analytics, hosting, email). We do not sell your personal information.

Data Retention

We retain information as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Your Choices

  • You can opt out of certain Google Analytics tracking using browser tools and settings.
  • You can disable cookies in your browser.

Children’s Privacy

ZikoRecipes is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Your GDPR Data Protection Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

We aim to take reasonable steps to allow you to correct, amend, delete, or limit the use of your personal data.

If you wish to be informed about what personal data we hold about you, or if you want it removed from our systems, please contact us at: [email protected]

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request erasure of your personal data
  • Request restriction of processing
  • Object to our processing of your personal data
  • Request data portability

We may ask you to verify your identity before responding to such requests.

Please note that we may retain certain information where required for legal or security purposes.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, email us at [email protected].