Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 7, 2026

Introduction

We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how AIP Recipe Collection (“we,” “us,” “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit https://aiprecipecollection.com/ (the “Website”), operated by Gail Shankland.

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Website.

Information We Collect

We collect limited information that you voluntarily provide to us:

Category What We Collect Source How We Use It
Identifying Information Name Information you provide Newsletter communications; General correspondence
Identifying Information Email address Information you provide Newsletter delivery; General correspondence
Internet Activity Website interaction data Automatically collected through analytics tools Website analytics and improvement

How We Collect Information

Information You Provide: When you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us, you provide your name and email address directly.

Automatic Collection: We use cookies and similar technologies (including Google Analytics) to collect information about how you interact with our Website, such as pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring websites.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Newsletter Delivery: To send you our newsletter with recipe updates and content (via Mailchimp)
  • Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Website Analytics: To understand how visitors use our Website and improve user experience
  • Website Operation: To maintain, improve, and optimize Website functionality

We do not use your information for targeted advertising or sell your personal information to third parties.

Third-Party Service Providers

We share your information with the following third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Website:

Newsletter Management

We use Mailchimp (owned by Intuit Inc.) to manage our newsletter subscriptions and send email communications. When you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address and name are transferred to Mailchimp for processing. Mailchimp’s privacy practices are governed by their Privacy Policy, available at: https://www.intuit.com/privacy/statement/

Analytics

We use Google Analytics (operated by Google LLC) to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics collects information such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our Website. This information helps us understand how visitors use our Website.

For more information about Google’s privacy practices, visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout/

Important Note: Our use of Google Analytics may constitute “sharing” of personal information under certain state privacy laws, as analytics data may be used for purposes beyond basic website operation.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information:

  • Collecting only information that is strictly necessary
  • Using SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
  • Maintaining up-to-date software and security safeguards
  • Limiting access to personal information to authorized personnel only

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy:

  • Newsletter subscribers: We retain your email address and name until you unsubscribe
  • General correspondence: We retain correspondence for up to 2 years or as required for business purposes
  • Analytics data: Google Analytics data is retained according to Google’s retention policies (typically 26 months for cookie data)

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser when you visit our Website.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for:

  • Analyzing Website traffic and user behavior (via Google Analytics)
  • Storing your preferences
  • Understanding how visitors find and use our Website
  • Testing and improving Website content

Your Cookie Choices

When you first visit our Website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to choose which cookies you accept. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by:

  • Using the cookie management toggles above to enable or disable specific cookie categories
  • Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies
  • Using Global Privacy Control (GPC) to automatically opt out of data sharing

Browser Settings: You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
  • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions

Please note that disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our Website.

Your Privacy Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Universal Rights (Available to Everyone)

  • Right to Access: Request access to the personal information we have collected about you
  • Right to Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate information
  • Right to Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent to data processing at any time
  • Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with privacy authorities in your jurisdiction

Additional Rights for U.S. Residents

If you are a resident of California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, or other states with comprehensive privacy laws, you may have additional rights:

  • Right to Know: Know what personal information we collect, use, and share
  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of your personal information (including for cross-context behavioral advertising)
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

We do not sell your personal information for monetary compensation. However, our use of Google Analytics may constitute “sharing” under certain state privacy laws (such as California’s CCPA/CPRA).

How to Opt Out of Data Sharing

You have multiple options to opt out of data sharing:

1. Cookie Consent Settings

  • Use the cookie management toggles above to disable Google Analytics tracking

2. Global Privacy Control (GPC)

  • Enable GPC in your browser (see section below)
  • We automatically recognize and honor GPC signals

3. Google Analytics Opt-Out

4. Browser Cookie Settings

  • Block third-party cookies in your browser settings
  • Clear existing cookies from our Website

Once you opt out, we will stop sharing your data with Google Analytics for analytics purposes. However, some basic website functionality data may still be collected for essential operations.

Global Privacy Control (GPC)

We recognize and honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals. GPC is a browser setting that allows you to automatically opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information across websites you visit.

How GPC Works:

  • When you visit our Website with GPC enabled in your browser, we will treat this as a valid request to opt out of data sharing
  • Your GPC preference will be applied to Google Analytics and other tracking technologies
  • We will not share your information for cross-context behavioral advertising

How to Enable GPC:

GPC is available in several browsers and browser extensions, including:

  • Brave Browser (built-in)
  • Firefox (via extension)
  • DuckDuckGo Browser (built-in)
  • Global Privacy Control browser extension (for Chrome, Edge, and other browsers)

For more information about GPC, visit: https://globalprivacycontrol.org/

Newsletter Unsubscribe

You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by:

  • Clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any newsletter email
  • Contacting us directly at aipdietrecipes@gmail.com

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of the rights described above, please contact us using the information below. We will need to verify your identity before processing your request.

Verification Requirements:

  • Name
  • Email address associated with your request
  • Description of your request

Response Time:

We will respond to most requests within 30 days of receipt. For complex requests, we may require up to 60 days total and will notify you if additional time is needed.

Denials:

In certain circumstances, we may deny your request if permitted by law. If we deny your request, we will provide you with the reasons for the denial.

Children’s Privacy

Our Website is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.

If we discover that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 18, we will promptly delete that information and will not use it for any purpose. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 18, please contact us immediately.

Third-Party Websites

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of these third-party websites.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit. Our inclusion of links to third-party websites does not imply endorsement of those websites or their operators.

Affiliate Relationships and Advertising

We participate in affiliate marketing programs, including the Amazon Associates Program. When you click on affiliate links on our Website and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

What This Means:

  • We may receive compensation for product recommendations
  • Affiliate links are used to support our website operations
  • Your use of affiliate links does not result in additional charges to you
  • We only recommend products and services we genuinely support

For more details about our affiliate relationships, please see our Disclosure page.

AI-Generated Content

Transparency Notice: Some images on this Website may have been created using artificial intelligence (AI) image generation tools. These AI-generated images are used for illustrative and aesthetic purposes only.

  • AI-generated images do NOT affect the accuracy of recipe content or instructions
  • Recipe content, ingredients, and instructions are created by humans
  • We do not use AI to generate medical advice or health recommendations

International Users

Our Website is operated from Canada. If you are accessing our Website from outside Canada, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Canada, where privacy laws may differ from those in your country of residence.

By using our Website, you consent to the transfer of your information to Canada.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will:

  • Update the “Last updated” date at the top of this Privacy Policy
  • Post the updated Privacy Policy on our Website
  • For material changes, we may provide additional notice (such as via email to newsletter subscribers)

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Us and Accountability

The following person is responsible and accountable for our privacy practices:

Gail Shankland
Owner, AIP Recipe Collection
Email: aipdietrecipes@gmail.com
Phone: (289) 434-4073
Location: Grimsby, Ontario, Canada

Filing a Complaint

If you have concerns about our privacy practices, you may:

1. Contact us directly using the information above

2. File a complaint with Canadian authorities:

3. File a complaint with Quebec authorities (if you are a Quebec resident):

4. File a complaint with U.S. state authorities (if you are a U.S. resident):

  • California: California Privacy Protection Agency (https://cppa.ca.gov/)
  • Other states: Your state’s Attorney General office

Legal Basis for Processing (For International Users)

For users in jurisdictions requiring disclosure of legal basis for processing:

  • Consent: Newsletter subscriptions and communications
  • Legitimate Interests: Website analytics and improvement
  • Legal Obligations: Compliance with applicable laws and regulations

This Privacy Policy is effective as of the “Last updated” date above.