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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01 July 2025

Thank you for visiting CookingWells.com (the “Site”), operated by Mia Miller (“we,” “us,” or “our”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, please also review our separate GDPR Privacy Notice, which supplements this policy with additional details on your rights under the GDPR.

1. Information We Collect

CategoryExamplesSource
Information You ProvideName, email address, comments, recipe ratings, survey responses, contest entriesWhen you voluntarily submit forms, leave comments, or sign up for emails
Automatically Collected InformationIP address, browser type, device type, referring pages, pages viewed, time spent, clickstream dataThrough cookies, log files, and analytics tools
Cookies & Similar TechnologiesSmall data files stored on your device (see our Cookie Policy for details)When you visit or interact with the Site
Affiliate & Advertising IdentifiersReferrer IDs, ad tags, pixel dataFrom third‑party partners (e.g., Amazon, Meta, Pinterest)

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data (e.g., health information, political opinions) or information from children under 13 years old.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

  1. Provide and Improve Content – Publish recipes, respond to comments, and enhance site functionality.
  2. Communicate – Send newsletters, reply to inquiries, and notify contest winners.
  3. Analyze & Personalize – Understand reader interests, measure engagement, and tailor content recommendations.
  4. Marketing & Advertising – Display relevant ads and track affiliate purchases, where legally permitted and with appropriate consent.
  5. Security & Fraud Prevention – Detect and mitigate malicious or unauthorized activity.
  6. Legal Compliance – Fulfill legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Use.

3. Legal Bases (Where Applicable)

Depending on your location, we rely on one or more legal bases: consent, contract, legitimate interests, and legal obligation. See our GDPR Notice for specifics.

4. Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with:

Recipient TypePurposeSafeguards
Service Providers (e.g., hosting, email delivery, analytics)Operate and improve the SiteData Processing Agreements & Confidentiality
Advertising & Affiliate Partners (e.g., Meta, Pinterest, Amazon)Track referrals, serve contextual adsConsent where required; opt‑out tools
Legal AuthoritiesRespond to lawful requests, protect rightsOnly when legally required
Prospective Buyers (in a business transfer)Facilitate merger, acquisition, or saleData protection commitments

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use first‑ and third‑party cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies for analytics, functionality, and marketing. You can manage your preferences via our cookie banner or through your browser settings. For more details, see our separate Cookie Policy.

6. Your Choices & Rights

Email Marketing: You may unsubscribe at any time via the link in our emails or by contacting us.

Cookies: Adjust settings in the cookie banner or your browser. Note that disabling cookies may affect functionality.

Do‑Not‑Track Signals: We currently do not respond to DNT signals, but you can still manage cookies as described above.

GDPR / UK GDPR Rights: Access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection. See our GDPR Notice.

California Consumer Rights (CCPA/CPRA): California residents may request disclosure or deletion of personal information and opt out of “sharing” for cross‑context behavioral advertising. We honor these rights where applicable. To exercise them, email us at contact@cookingwells.com.

7. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards such as:

  • HTTPS encryption
  • Regular software updates and security patches
  • Strong, unique passwords and 2‑factor authentication for accounts with access to personal data
  • Periodic security audits

No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this policy or to comply with legal obligations, after which it is deleted or anonymized.

9. International Transfers

We are located in the United States. When transferring data from other regions, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or other legal mechanisms.

10. Third‑Party Links

Our Site contains links to external websites not controlled by us. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those sites.

11. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under 13 (U.S.) or 16 (EU/UK). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have done so, please contact us and we will delete it.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may modify this Policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” and post the updated version on this page. Significant changes may also be communicated via email or a prominent notice on the Site.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or wish to exercise your privacy rights, contact us:

Thank you for trusting CookingWells.com with your information. We value your privacy and appreciate your readership. Happy cooking!