Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 5, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Don't Make Me Cook ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our site, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • IP address (anonymized)
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring website

Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Submit comments on recipes
  • Rate recipes
  • Contact us through email or contact forms
  • Subscribe to our newsletter (if applicable)

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Provide and maintain our website
  • Improve user experience
  • Analyze website usage and trends
  • Respond to comments and inquiries
  • Send newsletters (only if you've subscribed)
  • Detect and prevent technical issues

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. These include:

  • Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
  • Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may limit website functionality.

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share data with:

  • Service providers: Companies that help us operate our website (hosting, analytics)
  • Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
  • Business transfers: In the event of a merger, sale, or acquisition

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

  • Access to your personal data
  • Correction of inaccurate data
  • Deletion of your data
  • Objection to data processing
  • Data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Website: Don't Make Me Cook