Effective Date: August 8, 2025
Last Updated: August 8, 2025
At CookinRecipes.com, your privacy is extremely important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.
By using this site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect different types of information in order to provide you with a better experience:
a. Personal Information You Voluntarily Provide
- When you leave comments on recipes
- When you subscribe to our newsletter
- When you contact us via forms or email
Examples of this data may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Any content you submit voluntarily
b. Automatically Collected Information
When you browse the site, we automatically receive information through cookies and analytics tools, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Operating system
- Pages viewed
- Referring website
- Time spent on pages
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for purposes such as:
- To respond to your comments or inquiries
- To send you our newsletter or updates if you subscribed
- To improve our content and user experience
- To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
- To analyze traffic and usage trends via tools like Google Analytics
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to:
- Improve site functionality
- Analyze user behavior
- Store your preferences (like dark/light mode or language)
- Serve relevant advertisements (if enabled in the future)
You can disable cookies at any time via your browser settings.
4. Third-Party Services
We may use the following third-party services that have access to limited information:
- Google Analytics (for traffic analysis)
- Email Marketing Services like Mailchimp or ConvertKit (for newsletter distribution)
- Web Hosting Providers (to store and deliver the website)
These services have their own privacy policies, and we recommend reviewing them for details.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary:
- Comments and newsletter data are stored indefinitely unless you request deletion
- Analytics data is stored securely and aggregated
6. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
If you’re located in the EU or California, you have the right to:
- Access your data
- Correct or delete your data
- Object to processing or request data portability
- Opt out of marketing emails at any time
To make a request, email us at hello@cookinrecipes.com.
7. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from anyone under 13 years old. If you’re a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.
8. Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, you can contact:
Lila Emerson
Owner, CookinRecipes.com
📧 Email: hello@cookinrecipes.com