Terms of Service
Last Updated: 7th September 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using michelinrecipes.me (“the Website”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Website.
2. Use of the Website
You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms of Service. You are prohibited from:
- Using the Website in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
- Attempting to interfere with the proper functioning of the Website
- Reproducing, distributing, or creating derivative works from Website content without permission
- Using automated systems to access the Website without authorization
3. Recipe Content and Liability Disclaimer
IMPORTANT:
All recipes, cooking instructions, and food-related content on the Website are provided for informational purposes only. By using any recipe or following any instructions from the Website, you acknowledge and agree that:
- You do so entirely at your own risk
- Us, the domain owner, accept no responsibility or liability for any injury, illness, allergic reaction, food poisoning, or other adverse effects that may result from following recipes or instructions
- You are solely responsible for ensuring ingredients are safe for your consumption and dietary requirements
- You should verify all ingredient safety, cooking temperatures, and food handling procedures independently
- We make no warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or safety of any recipe content
4. Intellectual Property
All content on the Website, including but not limited to text, images, recipes, graphics, and logos, is owned by Us or licensed to Us and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
5. User-Generated Content
If you submit content to the Website (comments, reviews, etc.), you grant Us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, modify, and display such content. You represent that you own all rights to submitted content.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
7. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR LOSS OF DATA.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold Us harmless from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the Website or violation of these Terms.
9. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website.
10. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England & Wales, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 7th September 2025
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect:
- Email address
- Any name you provide (optional)
Automatically Collected Information
We automatically collect certain information when you visit our Website:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website
- Device information
2. How We Use Your Information
Newsletter Subscriptions
Email addresses collected through our subscription service are used solely to:
- Send notifications about new blog posts and recipes
- Provide updates about the Website
We will NEVER:
- Sell your email address to third parties
- Share your information with third parties for marketing purposes
- Use your email for any purpose other than Website notifications
Website Analytics
We use automatically collected information to:
- Monitor Website traffic levels
- Understand user behaviour and preferences
- Improve Website functionality and content
- Ensure Website security
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies solely for:
- Monitoring Website traffic levels and patterns
- Improving user experience
- Basic Website functionality
We do not use cookies for:
- Tracking users across other websites
- Behavioural advertising
- Selling data to third parties
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect Website functionality.
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties, except:
- When required by law
- To protect our rights and safety
- With service providers who assist in Website operations (subject to confidentiality agreements)
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information, including:
- Secure data transmission
- Limited access to personal information
- Regular security assessments
However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your information
- Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time
- Object to processing of your information
To exercise these rights, contact us via the contact form below
7. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
9. Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.
10. International Users
If you are accessing the Website from outside the United Kingdom, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in EU.
Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 7th September 2025
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our Website. They help us understand how you use our Website and improve your experience.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for basic Website functionality and cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies solely to:
- Monitor Website traffic levels
- Understand which pages are most popular
- Improve Website performance and content
We do NOT use cookies for:
- Tracking you across other websites
- Creating detailed personal profiles
- Advertising or marketing purposes
- Selling data to third parties
Managing Cookies
You can control cookie settings through your browser:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Privacy, Search, and Services > Cookies and Site Data
Disabling cookies may affect Website functionality.
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services for Website analytics that may place their own cookies. These services are bound by their own privacy policies.
Updates to Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.
Contact Information
For questions about these policies or to exercise your rights, please contact:
Wren’s Cottage
via the contact form below
Website: michelinrecipes.me
These policies are effective as of the date last updated above. Continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policies.