At Cooksnap.space, we are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is protected. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and manage your data in accordance with applicable laws and best practices. By using our website, you consent to the practices described herein.
1. Who We Are
Cooksnap.space is a food and recipe-focused blog dedicated to providing high-quality culinary content, cooking tips, food trends, and nutritional advice. Our mission is to inspire home cooks and food lovers through accessible, informative, and creative content.
2. Information We Collect
We collect various types of information when you use our website, including:
a. Personal Information You Provide Voluntarily
- Name
- Email address
- Comments and messages
- Information submitted through forms (e.g., subscription, contact, giveaways)
b. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit cooksnap.space, we automatically collect certain data, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Operating system
- Referral source
- Date/time of visit
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the site
- Clickstream data
c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze performance, and deliver targeted ads. Cookies may be set by us or by third-party services.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
- Improve website functionality and content
- Communicate with users (responding to inquiries, sending newsletters)
- Personalize user experience
- Conduct analytics and usage monitoring
- Display relevant advertisements
- Ensure compliance with legal obligations
- Prevent fraud and maintain website security
4. Third-Party Services
a. Mediavine Programmatic Advertising
We partner with Mediavine for advertising services. Mediavine may collect and use data such as:
- IP address
- Browsing behavior
- Device information This data helps deliver personalized ads based on your interests.
Mediavine’s privacy policy is available here: https://www.mediavine.com/privacy-policy/
b. Analytics Providers
We use tools like Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our site. These services may collect data like:
- Location
- Pages visited
- Time spent You can opt out of Google Analytics by using the opt-out browser add-on.
c. Email Marketing Providers
If you subscribe to our newsletter, your information is stored securely by our email service provider (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit).
5. Cookies Policy
a. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small files placed on your browser to store information about your preferences and activity.
b. Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality
- Performance Cookies: Help us analyze usage
- Functionality Cookies: Remember preferences
- Advertising Cookies: Deliver relevant ads
c. How to Manage Cookies
You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
6. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process personal data based on:
- Consent (e.g., for email newsletters)
- Contract (e.g., providing requested services)
- Legal obligation (e.g., tax compliance)
- Legitimate interest (e.g., analytics, marketing)
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights including:
a. European Union (GDPR)
- Right to access your data
- Right to rectification
- Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object
- Right to withdraw consent
b. California Residents (CCPA)
- Right to know what personal information we collect
- Right to request deletion
- Right to opt-out of sale of personal data
- Right to non-discrimination
To exercise your rights, please contact us at [insert email].
8. Children’s Privacy
Cooksnap.space does not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from anyone under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal data, please contact us for removal.
9. How We Protect Your Information
We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Data Retention
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy unless a longer retention period is required by law. For example, email subscriptions are retained until you unsubscribe.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Once you leave cooksnap.space, we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.
12. Advertising and Affiliate Disclosure
a. Programmatic Advertising
We display third-party ads via Mediavine and other ad networks. These may use cookies to deliver personalized content.
b. Affiliate Marketing
Cooksnap.space participates in affiliate programs. This means if you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
13. Email Communications
If you opt into our email list, we may send:
- Weekly or monthly newsletters
- Updates on new posts
- Promotions or giveaways
You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in the email.
14. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology, or business practices. When updates are made, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of the policy.
We recommend reviewing this page regularly for the latest information.
15. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, you can contact us:
Email: [insert your email]
Mailing Address: [insert business address, if applicable]
Website: https://www.cooksnap.space
16. Consent
By using our website, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.