Privacy Policy
Effective Date: December 01, 2025
Welcome to CooksyBite (“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 cooksybite.com (“Website”), a personal food blog sharing recipes, cooking tips, and stories. This policy applies to all visitors and subscribers residing in the United States.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide you with a better experience and to deliver our newsletter and recipe updates. The types of information we collect include:
- Personal Information: When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.
- Non-Personal Information: We may collect non-identifiable information such as browser type, device information, and general usage data through cookies and analytics tools.
2. How We Collect Information
- Newsletter Subscription: You voluntarily provide your email address when signing up for our newsletter.
- Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand user preferences. Cookies are small files stored on your device by your browser.
- Automatic Data Collection: Our website may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing actions using analytics services.
3. Use of Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To send you our newsletter, recipes, and updates you have requested
- To improve and personalize your experience on our Website
- To analyze Website usage and trends to enhance our content and services
- To respond to your inquiries or feedback
- To maintain the security and integrity of our Website
4. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We value your privacy and do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Website and delivering the newsletter (e.g., email marketing platforms). These providers are obligated to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to us.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new owner, subject to this Privacy Policy.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze Website traffic and usage patterns
- Improve our content and user experience
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Website.
6. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, such as recipe resources or social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us at [email protected] and we will promptly delete it.
9. Your Choices and Rights
- Unsubscribe: You may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email or by contacting us at [email protected].
- Access and Correction: You may request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us.
- Cookie Preferences: You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
10. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” feature. Our Website does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals, but you can manage cookie preferences as described above.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the revised policy on this page with the updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact Jamie at:
- Email: [email protected]
- Contact Page: /contact
13. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to request information about the categories of personal information we collect and disclose, and to request deletion of your personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected] or via our contact page. We will verify your identity before fulfilling your request.
14. GDPR Notice (European Visitors)
While CooksyBite is intended for a US audience, if you are visiting from the European Union, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. Please contact us if you wish to exercise these rights.
15. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
16. Consent
By using our Website and subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.
17. Summary
At CooksyBite, we are committed to respecting your privacy and protecting your personal information. We collect only the information necessary to deliver our newsletter and improve your experience. We do not sell your data, and you are always in control of your subscription and privacy choices.
Thank you for being part of the CooksyBite kitchen family!