Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 2026
Introduction
SwapIngredient.com ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
We collect minimal information to provide and improve our service:
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, browser type, device type
- Cookie Preferences: Your consent choices regarding cookies
- Search Queries: Ingredient searches (anonymized, not linked to personal identity)
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality (e.g., remembering your cookie consent preference). These cannot be disabled.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site. Only set after you give consent.
- Advertising Cookies: Used by our advertising partners to show relevant ads. Only set after you give consent.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and improve our service. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site.
When you accept cookies, the following data may be collected:
- Pages visited and navigation patterns
- Time spent on pages
- Browser and device information
- Geographic region (country/city level)
- Referral sources
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Google AdSense and Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites.
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or www.aboutads.info/choices/.
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.
Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
- Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
- Right to Object: Object to processing of your data
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@swapingredient.com
California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
California residents have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected
- Request deletion of personal information
- Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
- Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
Data Retention
We retain analytics data for up to 26 months. Cookie preferences are stored locally on your device and can be cleared through your browser settings.
Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
- Email: privacy@swapingredient.com
- Website: Contact Form