Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 11, 2026
Welcome to Cookdella (“we,” “us,” or “our”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit cookdella.com (the “Site”). By using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. Information We Collect
Cookdella is a personal food blog focused on sharing recipes and kitchen inspiration. We are committed to collecting only the minimum amount of personal information necessary to provide our services.
- Personal Information You Provide:
- Newsletter Subscription: If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address. This is the only personally identifiable information we collect directly from you.
- Contact Form: If you contact us via our Contact Page, we collect your name and email address, along with any information you include in your message.
- Automatically Collected Information:
- Usage Data: When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates/times of your visits. This information is collected through standard web analytics tools and is used to improve the Site’s performance and user experience.
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on the Site. See the “Cookies and Tracking Technologies” section below for more details.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To send you our newsletter and recipe updates if you have subscribed
- To respond to your inquiries or feedback submitted via our contact form
- To analyze and improve the Site’s content, functionality, and user experience
- To monitor and protect the security of the Site
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies
3. Sharing and Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may use trusted third-party service providers to help us operate the Site and deliver our newsletter (e.g., email marketing platforms). These providers have access to your information only to perform tasks on our behalf and are obligated to protect your data.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
- Protection of Rights: We may disclose your information to protect the rights, property, or safety of Cookdella, our users, or others.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to collect certain information automatically when you visit the Site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. They help us:
- Remember your preferences
- Understand how you use the Site
- Improve site performance and content
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.
5. Your Rights and Choices
- Newsletter Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email you receive from us or by contacting us at [email protected].
- Access, Correction, and Deletion: You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us at [email protected] or via our Contact Page.
6. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to Know: You may request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
- Right to Delete: You may request that we delete personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Opt-Out: We do not sell your personal information, so the right to opt-out of sale does not apply.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.
To exercise your CCPA rights, please contact us at [email protected] or via our Contact Page. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
8. Children’s Privacy
Cookdella is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.
9. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
10. International Users
Cookdella is operated in the United States and intended for U.S. visitors. If you access the Site from outside the U.S., you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page with a new effective date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
- Contact Page: /contact
Thank you for trusting Cookdella with your information. Your privacy matters to us.