Last updated: 2 July 2025
Welcome to Homemade Meal Time (“HomemadeMealTime.com,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). We care about your privacy and want you to feel secure while browsing our recipes. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, when we share it, and the choices you have. It applies to every visit to our site, our email communications, and the advertising or analytics services we run—primarily Google AdSense and Ezoic.
By using HomemadeMealTime.com you confirm that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
1 | Scope & Overview
- Who we are – Homemade Meal Time is a U.S.–based food-media site offering easy, family-friendly recipes and cooking tips.
- What’s covered – All webpages, mobile experiences, comment sections, newsletters, embedded content, and any third-party code (ads, analytics, social widgets) delivered through HomemadeMealTime.com.
- What’s not covered – External websites or apps we link to operate under their own privacy terms.
2 | Information We Collect
| Category | Examples | How we collect | Why we collect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data you provide | name, email, recipe reviews, survey responses | contact forms, comment boxes, newsletter sign-ups, giveaways | community interaction, support, prize fulfilment |
| Usage data | IP address, pages viewed, time on page, referring URL | cookies, server logs, analytics scripts | measure performance, plan content |
| Device data | browser type, OS, screen size, language | automatically from your device | responsive design, troubleshooting |
| Advertising IDs | AdSense cookie ID, Ezoic ID, ad impressions & clicks | third-party cookies & pixels | ad personalisation, frequency capping, fraud prevention |
We do not intentionally request or store sensitive data such as health information, precise GPS location, or government identifiers.
3 | Cookies, Local Storage & Web Beacons
- First-party cookies remember preferences (e.g., dark mode, font size) and log your acceptance of the cookie banner.
- Third-party cookies dropped by Google AdSense and Ezoic help run ad auctions, cap repeat ads, and measure effectiveness.
- Local/session storage keeps temporary settings such as recipe filters.
- Web beacons in email newsletters show us whether a message was opened.
Managing cookies
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Doing so may limit functions like commenting or video playback. See Section 6 for ad-personalisation opt-outs.
4 | How We Use Your Information
- Serve content efficiently – load pages fast and fit them to your device.
- Analyse engagement – count recipe views, run A/B tests, fix broken links.
- Display advertising – show contextual or personalised ads to keep our content free.
- Communicate – deliver newsletters you request, answer recipe questions, run contests.
- Maintain security – detect spam, block malicious traffic, enforce our Terms of Use.
We do not sell personal information for direct monetary gain.
5 | Advertising & Analytics Partners
| Partner | Role on Homemade Meal Time | Privacy link |
|---|---|---|
| Google AdSense | real-time ad auctions, viewability metrics, click-fraud protection | https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads |
| Ezoic, Inc. | header bidding, site-speed tools, Consent-Management Platform | https://www.ezoic.com/privacy-policy/ |
These partners may exchange pseudonymous identifiers (device type, hashed email, ad ID) with other bidders during auctions.
6 | Interest-Based Ads & Opt-Out Choices
- Google Ad Settings: https://adssettings.google.com – turn off personalised Google ads.
- YourAdChoices (NAI): https://optout.networkadvertising.org – opt out of many ad networks.
- Ezoic CMP: click “Privacy Preferences” in our footer to review or change consent at any time.
Opting out converts personalised ads to non-personalised ads; advertisements will still appear.
7 | Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR / UK GDPR)
- Consent – cookie banner acceptance, newsletter subscription.
- Legitimate interests – site security, minimal analytics, limited ad personalisation.
- Contract – delivering the content or service you request.
- Legal obligation – complying with court orders or tax laws.
8 | Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your region (EU/EEA, UK, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, Virginia, etc.) you may have rights to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Correct inaccuracies.
- Delete data we no longer need.
- Restrict or object to certain processing.
- Receive a portable copy of your data.
- Opt out of sale/share for targeted ads.
To exercise any right, email [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days or as required by law.
9 | Children’s Privacy
Homemade Meal Time is not directed to children under 13. If we learn we have collected information from a child, we will delete it promptly.
10 | Data Sharing & Disclosure
We share data only:
- With service providers (hosting, email delivery, analytics, security) bound by confidentiality.
- When required by law – court orders, lawful requests, or to protect our rights and users.
- During business changes – merger, acquisition, or reorganisation; users will be notified before data transfers.
We never rent or sell mailing lists to unrelated marketers.
11 | International Data Transfers
Our servers reside in the United States. When data from the European Economic Area or United Kingdom moves to the U.S., we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses and the UK International Data Transfer Addendum, along with encryption and restricted staff access.
12 | Data Retention & Security
- Retention – server logs (12 months), analytics (up to 26 months), newsletter data (until you unsubscribe), comment metadata (until removed).
- Security – HTTPS encryption, Web Application Firewall, regular patching, and role-based staff access.
No website can guarantee absolute security, but we use industry-standard safeguards to mitigate risk.
13 | Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy when laws, technology, or our business evolve. Major changes will appear via a site banner or email to subscribers. Check the “Last updated” date for the latest version.
14 | Contact Us
Homemade Meal Time, LLC
Email: [email protected]
15 | Consent-Management Platform
We use Ezoic’s CMP to capture, store, and transmit your privacy preferences under frameworks such as the IAB Transparency & Consent Framework (TCF) and the Global Privacy Platform (GPP). Revisit your settings any time by clicking “Privacy Preferences” in the footer.
16 | Cookie Snapshot
| Cookie | Category | Lifespan | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Analytics | 24 months | Counts unique visitors (Google Analytics) |
_gads | Marketing | 13 months | Measures ad performance (AdSense) |
ez_pub_site | Marketing | Persistent | Tests ad layouts, optimises revenue (Ezoic) |
hmt_cookie_ok | Essential | 6 months | Stores your cookie-consent choice |
A live, detailed vendor list is available in our CMP panel.
Thank you for trusting Homemade Meal Time. Our mission is to share tasty, doable recipes while safeguarding your personal information with clarity and care.