Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2025/05/24
Last Updated: 2025/07/31

Introduction

Welcome to I Love Cookin. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.ilovecookin.com . Jennifer is the owner and operator of this website.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Contact us through forms or email
  • Participate in activities on our Site

This information may include:

  • Email address
  • Name (if provided)
  • Any other information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns through:

Cookies and Similar Technologies:

  • Session cookies (temporary)
  • Persistent cookies (stored on your device)
  • Web beacons and pixels

Information Collected Includes:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring website
  • Pages viewed and time spent
  • Device identifiers
  • Location data (general geographic area)

Third-Party Services

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as:

  • How users interact with our Site
  • Pages visited and session duration
  • Demographics and interests (when available)
  • Device and browser information

Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our Site and/or other sites on the Internet. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings.

Google Analytics Data Retention: We have configured Google Analytics to retain user and event data for 26 months.

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to serve advertisements on our Site. Google AdSense uses cookies and other tracking technologies to:

  • Display relevant advertisements
  • Measure ad performance
  • Prevent fraud

Google and its partners may use your information to provide advertisements targeted to your interests. You can control ad personalization through Google’s Ad Settings.

Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain our Site
  • Send newsletter updates (with your consent)
  • Respond to your inquiries and requests
  • Improve our Site and user experience
  • Analyze Site usage and trends
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Prevent fraud and ensure Site security

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for processing includes:

  • Consent: For newsletter subscriptions and non-essential cookies
  • Legitimate Interest: For analytics, Site improvement, and security
  • Legal Obligation: For compliance with applicable laws

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:

  • Website hosting and maintenance
  • Email marketing services
  • Analytics and advertising (Google Analytics, Google AdSense)

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or to:

  • Comply with legal processes
  • Protect our rights and property
  • Ensure user safety
  • Prevent fraud or illegal activities

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

  • Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
  • Analytics data: As configured in Google Analytics (26 months)
  • Contact inquiries: Typically 3 years or as needed for customer service

Your Rights and Choices

GDPR Rights (EEA Residents)

If you are located in the EEA, you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request information about your personal data
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
  • Restriction: Limit how we process your data
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interest
  • Withdraw Consent: For processing based on consent

CCPA Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know: What personal information we collect and how it’s used
  • Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
  • Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise your rights, please contact us at : [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days (GDPR) or 45 days (CCPA).

Cookie Controls

You can manage cookies through your browser settings:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • View and manage individual cookies

Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.

Newsletter Unsubscribe

You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by:

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

Security measures include:

  • SSL encryption for data transmission
  • Regular security updates and monitoring
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Secure hosting infrastructure

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on this page
  • Updating the “Last Updated” date
  • Sending email notification for significant changes (if we have your email)

Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Jennifer
I Love Cookin
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ilovecookin.com

For GDPR-related inquiries, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.