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You can view Ezoic’s privacy policy here, or for additional information about Ezoic’s advertising and other partners, you can view Ezoic’s advertising partners here.

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 5 July 2025

1. Introduction

Lazy Chef Magic (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect personal information when you visit lazychefmagic.com (the “Site”), contact us, or interact with our services. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described here.

2. Information We Collect

Category Examples How We Collect
Personal Identifiers Name, email address Newsletter sign-up, comment forms, contact emails
Usage Data IP address, browser type, pages viewed, time on page Cookies, log files, analytics pixels
Device Data Operating system, referral URLs, approximate location Automatically via your browser/device
Marketing Preferences Opt-in choices, ad-tracking consent Cookie banner, email footer links

We do not knowingly collect sensitive data (health, race, religion) or data from children under 16.

3. How We Use Your Information

  1. Provide Services – deliver recipes, email newsletters, comment features.

  2. Improve & Personalize – analyze traffic, test layouts, remember measurement units.

  3. Marketing & Advertising – show relevant ads via partners such as Mediavine or Google AdSense; track affiliate link performance (e.g., Amazon Associates).

  4. Communications – respond to questions, notify you of updates or policy changes.

  5. Security & Legal – detect fraud, enforce Terms of Use, comply with law.

4. Legal Bases (GDPR)

We rely on consent, contract, legitimate interests, and legal obligation (see our GDPR Policy for details).

5. Information Sharing

Purpose Recipients Safeguards
Email delivery MailerLite GDPR SCCs; unsubscribe link in every email
Analytics Google Analytics (IP anonymized) Data retention: 14 months
Advertising Mediavine, Google AdSense IAB TCF consent string respected
Infrastructure Cloudflare CDN, DigitalOcean hosting Data processing addenda in place
Legal/Compliance Government authorities when required Only upon valid request

We do not sell personal data.

6. Cookies & Tracking

We use first-party and third-party cookies for functionality, analytics, and advertising. Non-essential cookies load only after consent via our banner. Manage cookies anytime in your browser settings or via the banner link. See our Cookie Policy for full details.

7. Email Marketing

When you opt in, we send recipe digests or promotional content. You can withdraw consent any time by clicking “Unsubscribe” or emailing contact@lazychefmagic.com.

8. Affiliate Links & Sponsored Content

Some posts include affiliate links. If you click and purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. All sponsored content is clearly labeled.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Site links to external websites we don’t control. Review their privacy policies; we aren’t responsible for their practices.

10. Data Retention

  • Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe or 3 years after last engagement

  • Comment data: indefinitely (to preserve discussion)

  • Server logs: 30 days, unless needed for security analysis

Back-ups are encrypted and purged on a 30-day rolling basis.

11. Security

We implement HTTPS encryption, regular software patches, strong password policies, limited-access accounts, and periodic security audits. No method is 100% secure, but we strive to protect your information.

12. Your Rights

GDPR (EEA/UK/CH) Users – access, rectify, erase, restrict, object, data portability, withdraw consent.
CCPA/CPRA (California) Users – know, delete, opt-out of “sharing,” correct, limit use.
How to exercise: email contact@lazychefmagic.com with the subject “Privacy Request.” We may verify identity and respond within 30 days (45 days for CCPA).

13. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 16. If we learn we’ve collected such data, we’ll delete it promptly.

14. International Transfers

We operate from the USA. Transfers from the EEA/UK/Switzerland rely on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and related safeguards.

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. We’ll revise the “Last updated” date and, where legally required, notify you by email or Site banner.

16. Contact Us

Amanda Taylor – Data Controller
Email: contact@lazychefmagic.com
Address: 155 N 1st Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124, USA