Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 30, 2026
Welcome to cooking word (cookingword.com). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding it.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter (email address)
- Leave a comment on a post (name, email, comment content)
- Contact us directly (name, email, message)
We also automatically collect certain technical data when you visit our site, including: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent, and referring URL. This data is collected through analytics tools and is used only in aggregate to improve our content.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To send you newsletters or updates you subscribed to
- To respond to comments or inquiries
- To understand how visitors interact with our content (analytics)
- To display relevant advertising (if applicable)
- To improve the website experience
We never sell your personal information to third parties.
3. Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand site usage patterns. You can instruct your browser to refuse cookies, though some features of the site may not function properly.
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential cookies — required for the site to function
- Analytics cookies — help us understand traffic patterns (e.g. Google Analytics)
- Advertising cookies — used to serve relevant ads (if ads are enabled)
4. Third-Party Services
cooking word may use third-party services that collect data independently under their own privacy policies, including:
- Google Analytics — website traffic analysis
- Google AdSense — advertising (if enabled)
- Email newsletter providers (e.g. Mailchimp)
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these services for more information about how they handle your data.
5. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary to provide our services or as required by law. Newsletter subscribers may unsubscribe at any time using the link in every email. You may request deletion of your data by contacting us.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict how we process your data
- Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@cookingword.com.
7. Children's Privacy
cooking word is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: contact@cookingword.com