Effective date: November 12, 2026
Family Recipe Bot is operated by s13it8, LLC (“we” or “us”). This policy explains what we collect when you use familyrecipebot.com, how we use it, and the choices you have. We keep it short and plain. Questions? Email help@familyrecipebot.com.
What we collect
- Account details. If you create a membership account, we collect your username, email address, and password, plus any name you add to your profile. Your password is stored as a secure hash, so we never see it.
- Newsletter sign-ups. If you join our email list, we collect your email address.
- Comments. If you leave a comment, we collect your name, email address, the comment, your IP address, and your browser type.
- Messages to us. If you email us, we keep your message and email address so we can reply.
- Basic technical data. Our hosting provider keeps server logs with IP addresses, browser type, and the pages requested. These logs help keep the site secure and working.
We do not collect payment card details on this site.
How we use it
- To run your account and let you sign in.
- To send the newsletter you asked for.
- To answer your questions.
- To keep the site secure and stop spam and abuse.
- To fix problems and make the site better.
We do not sell your personal information. We do not share it for targeted advertising.
Cookies
We use a small number of cookies:
- Login cookies keep you signed in to your account.
- A consent cookie remembers your choice on our cookie banner.
- Comment cookies, if you choose, save your name and email for your next comment.
- Accessibility settings. Our accessibility tool can save display choices, like text size or contrast, in your browser.
We do not run analytics or advertising cookies today. If we add tools like Google Analytics or ads, we will update this policy first and ask for your consent through the cookie banner. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Some features, like signing in, need cookies to work.
Services we use
- Hostinger hosts the website and runs our newsletter tool. Account data and newsletter addresses are stored on their servers.
- Google Site Kit is installed for site administration. It does not load Google Analytics or ads for visitors today.
- Gravatar can receive a scrambled version of your email address if you leave a comment, to show your profile picture.
- Affiliate links. Some links on the site can be affiliate links. If you click one and buy something, we can earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. The store you visit handles your data under its own privacy policy.
Links to other websites follow those websites’ own privacy policies.
Our email newsletter
You only get our emails if you sign up. Every email has an unsubscribe link. You can ask to be removed by emailing help@familyrecipebot.com.
Your account
Once signed in, you can view and update your details on the Profile page. To delete your account, email help@familyrecipebot.com and we will remove it.
How long we keep data
- Account data: until you delete your account or ask us to.
- Newsletter address: until you unsubscribe.
- Comments: kept with the page they belong to until removed.
- Emails to us: only as long as we need them to help you.
- Server logs: kept by our host for a limited time for security.
Children
Family Recipe Bot is meant for adults who plan family meals. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you think a child has given us personal information, email us and we will delete it.
Your privacy rights
Wherever you live, you can ask us to:
- Tell you what personal information we hold about you.
- Give you a copy of it.
- Correct it.
- Delete it.
California residents have these rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), with the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. We do not sell or share personal information, so there is nothing to opt out of. We will not treat you differently for using any of these rights.
To make a request, email help@familyrecipebot.com. We will confirm who you are, then reply within 45 days.
Security
The site uses HTTPS on every page, and passwords are stored as secure hashes. No website is perfectly secure, so please use a strong password that you don’t use anywhere else.
Changes to this policy
If we change this policy, we will update the date at the top of this page. Big changes, like adding analytics or ads, will be posted here before they take effect.
Contact us
Family Recipe Bot, operated by s13it8, LLC
Email: help@familyrecipebot.com