Last Updated: November 12, 2025
Welcome to the Cook Flare Recipes Privacy Policy page. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website. By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. We are committed to keeping your data safe and ensuring transparency in how it is handled.
By using our website, you agree to this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service.
1. Information We Collect
We collect two types of information when you interact with the site:
| Information Type | Details |
| Personal Information | Name, email address (when subscribing/commenting). |
| Non-Personal Information | IP address, browser type, device information. |
2. Our Use of Cookies and Your Consent
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our site. Cookies help personalize content, analyze traffic, and manage our future advertising efforts.
Cookie Types:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functions (e.g., login). These cannot be disabled.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand visitor behavior through tools like Google Analytics. To opt out: Google Analytics Opt-out.
- Marketing & Advertising Cookies: Not currently active, but planned for future use to show personalized ads. We use Google AdSense to display ads that may be tailored to your interests. AdSense uses cookies to serve relevant ads based on your visits to this and other websites. You can manage your ad personalization settings through Google My Ad Center. We will notify users before implementation.
Your Consent and Management:
- Legal Basis (GDPR): The placement of Analytics and Marketing cookies is based on your active consent, which you will provide through our cookie management tool. The use of Essential Cookies is based on the legitimate interest necessary for site functionality.
- Opt-Out: You can manage non-essential cookies via our cookie management tool or by adjusting your browser settings (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari).
- Note: Disabling cookies may limit some website features. To specifically opt-out of Google Analytics, visit Google Analytics Opt-out.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes, based on your consent or our legitimate interest:
- Provide and improve our content and services.
- Send newsletters and promotional materials (if you opt-in, based on consent).
- Respond to your inquiries and comments.
- Monitor website performance and enhance security.
Google Signals and Advertising
We have enabled Google Signals in Google Analytics to gain anonymous and aggregated insights from users signed into their Google accounts who have consented to ad personalization. This data (location, interests, demographic details) helps us improve content.
You remain in control of your data: You can opt out of personalized ads at any time via Google My Ad Center.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services
We may use third-party tools and services that collect and process your data under their privacy policies.
- Key Third Parties: Our partners may include hosting providers, analytics platforms (Google Analytics), email service providers (for newsletters), and social media platforms.
- Third-Party Policies: By using this site, you agree to be bound by the privacy policies of these third parties.
5. Data Security and International Transfers
- Security: We implement security measures to protect your data. However, no online transmission or storage is completely secure.
- International Transfers: To ensure the best possible experience (e.g., faster analytics or technical partners), your data may be transferred to trusted partners outside your country. We ensure these transfers follow strict privacy rules, including the use of Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have specific rights regarding your personal information:
| Right | Description |
| Access & Portability | Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format. |
| Rectification & Deletion | Access, update, or request the deletion of your personal information. |
| Opt-Out | Opt out of marketing emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link. |
| Disable | Disable cookies via your browser settings or our tool. |
Specific Rights
- For European Users (GDPR): You have the right to object to processing (e.g., direct marketing) and request restriction of processing. We respond to GDPR requests within 30 days.
- For US Residents (CCPA/COPPA):
- CCPA (New York): You have the right to opt out of the sale/sharing of your data (we currently do not sell data) and non-discrimination. We respond to CCPA requests within 45 days.
- COPPA (Minors): We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. Parents may contact us to review or delete such data.
7. Data Retention
We only keep your personal information for as long as we need it—whether that’s to improve your experience, meet legal obligations, or resolve issues. Once your data is no longer needed, we either delete it securely or make it completely anonymous.
8. Automated Decision-Making
We do not use any form of automated system or artificial intelligence to make decisions about you. All significant decisions are handled by real people.
9. Updates to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. If we make any significant changes (e.g., implementing personalized ads), we will notify you by posting a notice on our site or emailing you. The updated effective date will always be indicated at the top of this page.
10. Contact Us
To exercise your rights or for any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: contact@cookflarerecipes.com
For formal or legal requests, please write to:
🏠 Cook Flare Recipes
Attn: Legal & Data Privacy Department
New York, United States