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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy:

Effective Date: September 27, 2025
Website URL: https://raagniskitchen.blogspot.com/
Website Title: Raagni's Kitchen
Contact Email: dslrnetwork@gmail.com

At Raagni’s Kitchen, accessible from https://raagniskitchen.blogspot.com/, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit and interact with our website. It also explains your rights as a user, how we handle cookies, advertising, and third-party services (including Google AdSense), and the steps we take to ensure compliance with relevant privacy regulations.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you should discontinue using our website immediately.

1. Introduction

Raagni’s Kitchen is a food and recipe blog dedicated to sharing delicious vegetarian recipes, kitchen tips, and cooking guides. While our main focus is on providing high-quality, original, and helpful content, we may collect certain types of information from visitors to improve user experience, serve relevant ads, and maintain the smooth functioning of the website.

We are fully committed to protecting the privacy of our readers. This Privacy Policy provides clarity on:

  • What personal and non-personal data we collect

  • How we use, store, and protect that data

  • The role of cookies and similar technologies

  • Third-party advertising, especially Google AdSense compliance

  • Your rights as a visitor or user of our website

2. Information We Collect

We collect both personal information (data that can identify you as an individual) and non-personal information (data that cannot identify you directly). The types of information may include:

2.1 Personal Information You Provide Voluntarily

  • Email Address: When you contact us via email (dslrnetwork@gmail.com) or subscribe to our newsletter (if offered), we collect your email address.

  • Comments: When you leave comments on our blog, we may collect your name, email address, and any other details you choose to provide.

  • Contact Form Submissions: Any details you provide while reaching out to us, such as your name and email, are stored securely.

2.2 Non-Personal Information Collected Automatically

When you visit Raagni’s Kitchen, certain information is automatically collected using cookies, analytics tools, and server logs:

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type (desktop, tablet, mobile)

  • Operating system

  • IP address (may be anonymized depending on your region)

  • Referring website or URL

  • Pages visited, time spent, and interaction data

  • Geographic location (approximate, based on IP)

3. How We Use the Information

The data we collect is used solely for legitimate purposes to enhance user experience, maintain security, and ensure smooth functioning of our services. Specifically, we may use your information for:

  • Personalization: To show you relevant recipes, articles, and ads.

  • Communication: To respond to your queries, comments, or requests sent via email or forms.

  • Website Improvement: To analyze traffic trends and understand which content our readers value most.

  • Advertising: To serve relevant ads in compliance with Google AdSense policies.

  • Security: To detect fraudulent activity, spam comments, or unauthorized access.

  • Compliance: To meet legal obligations and adhere to advertising platform requirements.

4. Google AdSense and Advertising

Our website displays ads through Google AdSense, a third-party advertising network provided by Google. These ads help us maintain and grow our blog.

4.1 Google AdSense and Cookies

Google uses cookies (such as the DoubleClick DART cookie) to serve ads based on your previous visits to our website and other sites on the Internet.

  • DART Cookie Usage: It enables Google and its partners to serve ads to you based on your browsing behavior.

  • Opt-Out Option: Users may opt out of personalized ads by visiting Google’s Ads Settings: https://www.google.com/settings/ads/.

4.2 Third-Party Advertisers

Other third-party vendors or ad networks may also use cookies to serve ads. Each of these parties has its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review their policies individually.

4.3 Compliance with Google AdSense Policy

Raagni’s Kitchen strictly follows Google AdSense Program policies:

  • We do not encourage illegal activity.

  • We do not promote harmful, misleading, or adult content.

  • Ads are shown in appropriate placements without manipulation.

  • We respect user data and privacy in accordance with GDPR and CCPA where applicable.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites function more effectively. Raagni’s Kitchen uses cookies for the following purposes:

  • Essential Cookies: To ensure the website functions correctly.

  • Performance Cookies: To understand how visitors interact with the site.

  • Advertising Cookies: To deliver personalized advertisements (via Google AdSense and other third-party partners).

5.1 Managing Cookies

You have full control over cookies:

  • You can disable cookies through your browser settings.

  • You can opt out of personalized ads via Google Ads settings.

  • Note: Disabling cookies may affect your browsing experience.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We respect your privacy and will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share your data in the following situations:

  • With Service Providers: Trusted third-party services that help operate our blog (e.g., hosting, analytics, advertising).

  • Legal Compliance: If required by law, legal proceedings, or to protect the rights and safety of our website and users.

  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, sale, or acquisition of Raagni’s Kitchen, data may be transferred.

7. Data Storage and Security

We use industry-standard measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

  • All data is stored securely using encrypted servers.

  • Only authorized personnel can access sensitive information.

  • We regularly update our systems for protection against vulnerabilities.

However, no method of online storage is 100% secure. By using our website, you acknowledge that absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights under data protection laws such as the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) or CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act):

  • Access: You can request details of personal data we hold about you.

  • Correction: You may request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.

  • Deletion: You can ask us to delete your personal information.

  • Opt-Out: You can opt out of cookies or advertising personalization.

  • Data Portability: You may request your data in a machine-readable format.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at dslrnetwork@gmail.com.

9. Children’s Privacy

Raagni’s Kitchen is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13 (or the age required by local law). If you believe that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

10. Third-Party Links

Our blog may contain links to other websites (for example, food partners, kitchen tools, or external recipe sources). Please note:

  • We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites.

  • We encourage you to read the privacy policies of external websites before sharing personal information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update or revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal obligations, or technology updates.

  • Updated versions will always be posted on this page.

  • The “Effective Date” at the top will indicate the last revision date.

  • Significant changes may also be communicated via email (if you have subscribed).

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you can reach us at:

Raagni’s Kitchen
Email: dslrnetwork@gmail.com
Website: https://raagniskitchen.blogspot.com/

13. Detailed Explanation of Compliance

13.1 Google AdSense Requirements

Google requires publishers to have a clear privacy policy that:

  • Notifies users about third-party cookies and data collection.

  • Explains how Google and other vendors use data.

  • Provides opt-out options.

This Privacy Policy fulfills all those requirements.

13.2 GDPR Compliance

For visitors from the European Union:

  • Consent is obtained before storing cookies.

  • Users have rights to access, update, or erase their data.

13.3 CCPA Compliance

For visitors from California:

  • Users can opt out of “sale” of personal information.

  • A contact method (dslrnetwork@gmail.com) is provided for exercising rights.

14. Final Note

At Raagni’s Kitchen, we value your trust. Our mission is to share the love of food, recipes, and cooking tips, while respecting your right to privacy. By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge and agree to this Privacy Policy.


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