Last Updated: 10 August, 2023
Who we are
At Cooking 4 Cost, we recognize and respect the privacy of our visitors. Our website address is: https://cooking4cost.com
This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which Cooking 4 Cost (“we” or “us”) collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from users (“User” or “you”) of the website https://cooking4cost.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by Cooking 4 Cost.
Information Collection and Use
Personal Identification Information
We may collect personal identification information from Users in various ways, including but not limited to, when Users visit our Site, register on the Site, post a recipe review, subscribe to the newsletter, respond to a survey, fill out a form, or interact with other activities, services, features, or resources we make available on our Site. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name, email address, mailing address, and phone number. Users may, however, visit our Site anonymously. We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personally identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site-related activities.
Non-Personal Identification Information
We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. Non-personal identification information may include your IP address, the browser name, the type of computer, and technical information about Users’ means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system and internet service providers utilized and other similar information.
Cookies
We may use cookies to collect and store information about our visitors. Cookies are small text files sent from a website to the user’s device that allow websites to remember user preferences, login information, and other information. Cookies help us analyze our Site traffic, customize your preferences, and provide you with a more personalized experience. You can control the use of cookies through your web browser settings.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
Communication
We may use your personal information to communicate with you, such as to respond to inquiries, send newsletters, or provide updates about our website or services. By submitting your personal information to us, you consent to receive electronic communications from us.
Disclosure of Information
We will not sell or share your personal information with third parties unless required to do so by law. We may share non-personally identifiable information with third-party service providers to help us operate our website and improve its functionality.
Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, we cannot guarantee the security of your information as no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Embedded content from other websites
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of these websites before providing any personal information.
Children’s Privacy
Protecting the privacy of children is important to us. Our website is not directed towards children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as needed to reflect changes in our privacy practices. We will post the updated policy on our website with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed of any changes.
Contact Us
Thank you for being part of the Cooking 4 Cost community! Should you have any questions about our Privacy Policy or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us at the following email address: info@cooking4cost.com.