Last updated: August 17, 2026
Mexicateria is a personal recipe website located at https://www.mexicateria.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information the site collects and how it is used.
Information We Collect
User Accounts
If you create an account, we may store information such as your:
- Username
- Display name
- Email address
- Password in encrypted or hashed form
- Profile information you choose to provide
This information is used to create and manage your account and allow you to use features of the website.
Recipes and Uploaded Content
Registered users may be able to submit recipes, photos, comments, or other content.
Information you choose to include in a published recipe or other public content may be visible to anyone visiting the website.
If you upload photos, you should avoid uploading images that contain private location information in their embedded metadata.
Comments
If comments are enabled and you leave a comment, we may collect the information entered in the comment form along with your IP address and browser information. This may be used for spam prevention and website security.
If you use Gravatar, an anonymized version of your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to display your profile image.
Cookies
Mexicateria uses basic cookies needed for WordPress and account functionality.
For example, cookies may be used to:
- Keep you logged in
- Remember your account preferences
- Save information when you leave comments
- Help administer and secure the website
We do not use cookies for advertising.
Advertising and Tracking
Mexicateria does not display third-party advertisements and does not sell personal information.
We do not use personal information for targeted advertising.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, the server may automatically record basic technical information when you visit, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Date and time of access
- Error or security logs
This information is used to operate, troubleshoot, and protect the website.
Backups
We use website backup software to create backups of Mexicateria.
Backups may contain website files, recipes, uploaded images, account information, comments, and other information stored in the website database.
Backups are used only for website maintenance, security, and recovery if something goes wrong.
Embedded Content and External Links
Recipes or pages may include links or embedded content from other websites, such as videos, images, or articles.
Those websites may collect information according to their own privacy policies. Mexicateria does not control how third-party websites handle your information.
How We Use Your Information
Information collected by Mexicateria is used to:
- Operate the website
- Manage user accounts
- Publish and manage recipes
- Communicate with users when necessary
- Prevent spam or abuse
- Maintain website security
- Troubleshoot technical problems
- Restore the website from backups if necessary
Who We Share Information With
We do not sell personal information.
Information may be processed by companies that provide services necessary to operate the website, such as web hosting, backups, email delivery, or security services.
We may also disclose information if required by law or when reasonably necessary to protect the website or its users.
How Long We Keep Information
Account information is generally kept while your account remains active.
Published recipes, photos, and comments may remain on the website until they are removed.
Some information may remain temporarily in website backups after it has been deleted from the live website.
Your Information
If you have an account or have submitted content, you may contact us to request a copy of personal information we have about you or ask us to delete it.
Some information may need to be retained for website administration, security, backup, or legal purposes.
Security
We take reasonable steps to protect the website and account information. However, no website or online system can guarantee complete security.
Children
Mexicateria is not specifically directed toward children under 13, and children under 13 should not create accounts or submit personal information without appropriate parental permission.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy if the website or the way we handle information changes.
The latest version will always be posted on this page.
Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, contact:
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