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 in the future 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 site’s growth. 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.
Google Signals & Personalized Advertising
At Cook Flare Recipes, we are committed to understanding our visitors better to provide a more personalized experience. That’s why we’ve enabled Google Signals in Google Analytics. This feature allows us to access aggregated (and anonymous) insights from users who are signed into their Google accounts and have consented to ad personalization.
This data may include users’ location, interests, and demographic details such as age and gender. These insights help us improve our content and, in the future, deliver more relevant advertisements.
💡 You remain in control of your data: You can opt out of personalized ads at any time via Google My Ad Center.
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 contact@cookflarerecipes.com.
- 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.
- Complain to 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 contact@cookflarerecipes.com. We respond to GDPR requests within 30 days and CCPA requests within 45 days.
6. Data Retention – How Long We Keep Your Info
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 so it can’t be linked back to you.
7. International Transfers – Where Your Data Goes
Sometimes, to give you the best possible experience (like faster site performance or better analytics), we may need to transfer your data to trusted partners outside your country. But don’t worry — we make sure these transfers follow strict privacy rules, including the use of tools like Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to keep your info safe.
8. Automated Decision-Making – No Robots in Charge
We don’t use any kind of automated system or artificial intelligence to make decisions about you. No bots are deciding your future here — everything is handled with care, by real people, using your preferences to improve your experience.
9. Updates to This Policy – We’ll Keep You in the Loop
If we ever need to change something important in this Privacy Policy (like how we use your info), we won’t just quietly update it. We’ll let you know by posting a notice on our site or emailing you, so you’re always in control.
10. 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 contact@cookflarerecipes.com so that we can remove it.
11. 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.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, feel free to contact us at:contact@cookflarerecipes.com