Welcome to CookNooker. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have over your data when you visit cooknooker.com .
By using the Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use.
1) Information We Collect
Information you provide directly
- Contact details (e.g., name, email) when you subscribe to our newsletter, leave a comment, or contact us.
- Content in comments, forms, or messages you send us.
Information collected automatically
- Device and usage data (IP address, browser type, pages viewed, timestamps, referring/exit pages).
- Cookies, pixels, and similar technologies (see Section 4).
Information from third parties
- Analytics and advertising partners may provide aggregated insights and interest categories.
2) How We Use Your Information
We use information to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its content.
- Respond to comments and inquiries.
- Send newsletters and updates you opt into (you can unsubscribe anytime).
- Personalize content and measure performance.
- Prevent fraud, secure our services, and comply with legal obligations.
3) Legal Bases (EEA/UK Visitors)
If you are in the EEA or UK, we process personal data under these legal bases:
- Consent (e.g., for non-essential cookies/marketing).
- Legitimate interests (e.g., site security, basic analytics).
- Contract (e.g., providing requested services like newsletters).
- Legal obligation (e.g., record-keeping).
4) Cookies & Similar Technologies
We use:
- Essential cookies to run the Site.
- Analytics cookies to understand traffic and performance.
- Advertising cookies to deliver and measure ads (where applicable).
You can control cookies via your browser settings and, in regions requiring consent, through our cookie banner (CMP). Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.
5) Analytics
We may use analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use the Site.
- Learn more about Google’s practices: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Opt-out add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
6) Advertising & Affiliate Links
We may show ads and use affiliate links to support the Site.
- Ad partners (e.g., Google Ads/AdSense or a monetization partner) may use cookies or similar tech to deliver personalized/non-personalized ads and to measure performance.
- Some links to products are affiliate links; if you purchase via these links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products we believe add value to our audience.
Where required, we will obtain your consent for personalized ads. You can manage ad preferences via our cookie banner or your browser settings. To learn more or opt out of interest-based advertising by participating companies: http://www.aboutads.info/choices/ and http://www.youronlinechoices.eu/ (EU).
7) Comments & User-Generated Content
When you leave a comment, we collect the data shown in the comment form and your IP address/browser user agent to help spam detection. Comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service (e.g., Akismet).
8) Email Newsletter
If you subscribe, we will send you recipes, updates, and promotions. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link at the bottom of each email or by contacting us.
9) Data Sharing
We do not sell personal information. We may share data with:
- Service providers (hosting, email delivery, analytics, ad networks) under contracts requiring data protection.
- Authorities where required by law, or to protect our rights and users.
- A successor entity in case of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale (with appropriate safeguards).
10) Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, unless a longer period is required by law. Comments and related metadata may be retained indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
11) International Transfers
Your data may be processed in countries outside your own. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) to protect your information.
12) Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
- Object to or restrict certain processing.
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
- Data portability.
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@cooknooker.com.
CCPA/CPRA (California)
California residents may request:
- Disclosure of categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect, use, disclose, or “share.”
- Deletion of personal information (subject to exceptions).
- To opt out of “sharing”/“selling” for cross-context behavioral advertising (we do not “sell” data for money).
Submit requests: privacy@cooknooker.com. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.
GDPR/UK GDPR (EEA/UK)
EEA/UK residents can contact us at privacy@cooknooker.com to exercise rights under the GDPR/UK GDPR. Our lawful bases are listed in Section 3.
13) Children’s Privacy
The Site is intended for a general audience and not directed to children under 13 (or under the age required by local law). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child provided us personal data, contact us to remove it.
14) Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
15) External Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Review their policies before providing personal information.
16) Do Not Track
Some browsers offer “Do Not Track” (DNT). There is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals; we currently do not respond to them. We will update this section if standards emerge.
17) Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top indicates the latest revision. Your continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the updated Policy.