Effective Date: May 17, 2025
At Coookly.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”), your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website. By accessing or using this site, you agree to the terms outlined here. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect two types of information:
a) Personal Information
- Name and email address (when you subscribe to our newsletter, submit a contact form, or leave a comment).
b) Non-Personal Information
- Browser type, IP address, device type, operating system, referring pages, pages visited, and general usage data.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Improve our website, recipes, and content
- Respond to your inquiries or feedback
- Send newsletters and updates (if you opted in)
- Track traffic and performance using trusted analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
👉 You may unsubscribe from newsletters at any time via the link at the bottom of each email.
3. Cookies
We use cookies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand user behavior and preferences.
- You may disable cookies in your browser settings.
- Please note that some site features may not function properly if cookies are turned off.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)
For visitors from the EU/EEA, we process your data under the following lawful bases:
- Consent (e.g., when you subscribe to newsletters)
- Legitimate interest (e.g., to improve site functionality and prevent misuse)
- Contractual necessity (e.g., responding to your requests)
- Legal obligation (e.g., compliance with applicable law)
5. How We Protect Your Information
We use standard security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.
However, please note that no method of online transmission or storage is 100% secure.
6. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
We may share limited information with trusted third-party providers (such as newsletter services, hosting platforms, or analytics tools) only as necessary to operate the site. These providers are required to follow strong privacy standards.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites. Please review their privacy policies before sharing your information.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw your consent at any time
- Object to certain types of data processing
- Request a copy of your personal data (data portability – GDPR)
📧 To exercise your rights, please contact us at contact@coookly.com. We will respond within 30 days.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our site is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 16.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date. Please check back regularly to stay informed.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
