🧾 1. Introduction
Welcome to CookCanvas.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”).
We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have when using our website.
By visiting CookCanvas.com, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Last updated: October 2025
🍪 2. Information We Collect
We may collect information from you in the following ways:
a. Automatically Collected Data
When you visit our site, we automatically collect:
- IP address, browser type, and device information
- Pages viewed and time spent on our site
- Referring website and date/time of access
These are used for analytics, site improvement, and advertising optimization.
b. Voluntarily Provided Information
When you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Comment on a post
- Contact us via form or email
We may collect your name, email address, and your message content.
c. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to improve user experience and deliver personalized ads.
Cookies are small text files stored on your browser.
You can disable cookies anytime through your browser settings.
📊 3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To improve website performance and content relevance
- To personalize ads and track effectiveness
- To respond to user inquiries and support requests
- To send occasional updates or newsletters (only if you subscribed)
We never sell or rent your data to third parties.
🧭 4. Third-Party Services & Advertising
🔹 Google AdSense
We display ads served by Google AdSense.
Google may use cookies (like the DoubleClick cookie) to serve personalized ads based on your browsing behavior.
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:
👉 https://adssettings.google.com
🔹 Adsterra
We also work with Adsterra, which may use cookies and web beacons to display relevant ads.
These cookies may track anonymous usage data for ad personalization.
🔹 Amazon Associates
CookCanvas.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program,
an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon.com and related sites.
This means some of our links may be affiliate links.
When you click and purchase through them, we may earn a commission — at no extra cost to you.
🧠 5. Data Protection & Security
We take your data security seriously.
All collected data is stored securely and accessed only for site operation purposes.
We implement:
- SSL encryption (HTTPS)
- Secure hosting environment
- Limited internal access
However, please note that no method of online transmission is 100% secure.
You share information at your own discretion.
🧩 6. Your Rights
Depending on your location (e.g., under GDPR or CCPA), you may have the right to:
- Request access to your data
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent for data processing
- Opt out of targeted advertising
To exercise these rights, email: privacy@cookcanvas.com
📬 7. Email Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter:
- We may send occasional cooking tips, recipe updates, or product recommendations.
- You can unsubscribe anytime via the link in each email.
We use secure email marketing tools that comply with GDPR standards.
🔗 8. External Links
CookCanvas.com may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices, content, or policies.
Please review their privacy policies before sharing any personal data.
🧾 9. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.
If you believe your child has provided personal data, contact us immediately and we’ll remove it.
⚙️ 10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices.
Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.
💬 11. Contact Us
For any questions about this Privacy Policy or data use, please contact:
Henry (Site Owner)
📧 Email: privacy@cookcanvas.com
🌐 Website: https://cookcanvas.com