Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 11/02/2025

Welcome to the Cook Flare Recipes Privacy Policy page. This Privacy 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.

1. Information We Collect

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our site. These cookies help personalize content, analyze traffic, and may display targeted ads in the future. You can manage non-essential cookies through your browser settings or our cookie management tool.

Cookie Types:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functions (e.g., login, shopping cart). These cannot be disabled.
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand visitor behavior through tools like Google Analytics. To opt out: Google Analytics Opt-out.
  • Marketing Cookies: Not currently active, but may be used later for personalized ads (we will notify users before implementation).

How to Manage Cookies:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data

We also collect:

  • Personal Information: Name, email (when subscribing/commenting)
  • Non-Personal Information: IP address, browser type, device information

Note: Disabling cookies may limit some website features.

2. How We Use Your Information

Cookie Consent

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies on your device. You can manage cookie preferences by adjusting your browser settings or through our cookie management tool.

Targeted Ads and Third-Party Cookies

Currently, our website does not display advertisements through Google AdSense or any third-party services. However, we plan to implement such advertising services in the future to support the growth of the site. Once enabled, cookies may be used to show personalized ads based on user preferences. For more information about how Google AdSense works, visit Google AdSense.

As stated in our Privacy Policy, we do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

We use your information to:

  • Provide and improve our content and services.
  • Send newsletters and promotional materials (if you opt in).
  • Respond to your inquiries and comments.
  • Monitor website performance and enhance security.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Third-Party Services and Privacy Policy

We may use third-party tools and services (such as Google Analytics and social media integrations) that may collect and process your data under their privacy policies. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Service.

4. Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your data. However, no online transmission or storage is completely secure. Please use our website responsibly.

We strive to keep your information safe, as outlined in our Privacy Policy.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format (portability).
  • Access, update, or delete your personal information by contacting us at [email protected].
  • Opt out of marketing emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our communications.
  • Disable cookies via your browser settings.

For European Users (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you additionally have the right to:

  • Object to processing (e.g., direct marketing).
  • Restrict processing while we verify your data.
  • Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
    We process your data based on consent (e.g., newsletters) or legitimate interests (e.g., analytics). Data transferred outside the EU is protected by Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

For US Residents (CCPA/COPPA)

If you are a California resident, the CCPA grants you:

  • The right to opt out of the sale/sharing of your data (we currently do not sell data).
  • Non-discrimination for exercising your rights.
  • COPPA compliance: We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. Parents may contact us to review or delete such data.

To exercise these rights or for questions, email us at [email protected]. We respond to GDPR requests within 30 days and CCPA requests within 45 days.

6. Children’s Privacy

Cook Flare Recipes are not intended for children under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately at [email protected] so that we can remove it.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. If we make any significant changes, we will notify you by email or via a notice on our website. The updated effective date will always be indicated at the top of this page.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, feel free to contact us at: