Last updated: 26 August 2026
At The Delia Smith Recipes, we respect your privacy and are committed to being transparent about how information is handled when you visit our website.
This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you use thedeliasmithrecipes.uk, how it may be used, and the choices available to you.
1. Information We May Collect
Depending on how you use our website, we may receive information that you voluntarily provide to us.
For example, if you contact us by email, we may receive:
- Your name, if you include it
- Your email address
- The contents of your message
- Any other information you choose to provide
Our website may also automatically receive limited technical information when you visit, such as your browser type, device information, approximate location, and pages you access. This type of information is generally used to understand website performance and improve the visitor experience.
2. How We Use Information
Information may be used to:
- Respond to questions and enquiries
- Address feedback or corrections
- Improve our website and content
- Understand how visitors use the website
- Maintain website security and functionality
- Comply with applicable legal obligations
We do not use information submitted through our contact email for unrelated purposes.
3. Emails and Enquiries
If you email us at contact@thedeliasmithrecipes.uk, we will use the information you provide to respond to your enquiry.
Please avoid sending sensitive personal information through email unless it is genuinely necessary.
4. Cookies
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to support website functionality, understand visitor activity, or provide services offered through third-party providers.
Cookies are small files stored on your device that can help websites remember information about your visit.
You can manage or restrict cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect how some parts of a website function.
If additional cookie-based services are introduced to this website, this policy may be updated to reflect them.
5. Third-Party Services
Some website functions may rely on third-party services. These providers may process certain information according to their own privacy policies.
We do not control the privacy practices of external websites or services. If you follow a link from our website to another website, we recommend reviewing that site’s privacy policy before providing personal information.
6. How We Protect Information
We take reasonable steps to protect information submitted to us against unauthorised access, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
However, no method of transmitting or storing information online can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
7. How Long We Keep Information
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including where needed to respond to an enquiry, maintain records, resolve disputes, or comply with legal obligations.
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live and applicable privacy law, you may have rights concerning your personal information. These may include the right to:
- Ask what personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of certain information
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Request access to information in a usable format where applicable
We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website is intended for a general audience and is not specifically directed at children.
We do not knowingly request personal information from children. If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so that we can review the situation and take appropriate action.
10. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites, including recipe resources, services, or other useful websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external websites. Their own privacy policies apply when you leave our website.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website, services, or legal requirements.
Any changes will be posted on this page, along with an updated revision date.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how information is handled on our website, please contact:
You can also visit our Contact Us page if you have a general enquiry.
The Delia Smith Recipes is an independent recipe and food website. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to Delia Smith, Delia Online, or her publishers.