Last Updated: December 2024
1. Introduction
Welcome to CookingWithAmelia.com (“we”, “us”, “our”). We are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about how we collect, use, and safeguard your data.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Name
- Email address
- Mailing address
- Phone number (if voluntarily provided)
- Payment information (for merchandise or cooking classes)
Non-Personal Information
- Browser type
- IP address
- Device information
- Website usage data
- Cookies and tracking technologies
3. How We Collect Information
We collect information through:
- Website registration forms
- Newsletter sign-ups
- Contact forms
- Comments on blog posts
- Voluntary submissions for recipe contests
- Analytics tools like Google Analytics
4. Use of Your Information
We use your personal information to:
- Communicate with you about recipes, blog updates, and cooking tips
- Respond to your inquiries
- Send promotional emails (with your consent)
- Process transactions
- Improve our website and user experience
- Personalize content
5. Information Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:
- Service providers who help us operate our website
- Payment processors
- Email marketing platforms
- Analytics providers
6. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to:
- Improve site functionality
- Remember user preferences
- Analyze website traffic
- Provide personalized content
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may limit website functionality.
7. Data Security
We implement security measures to protect your information:
- SSL encryption
- Secure hosting
- Regular security audits
- Limited staff access to personal data
- Compliance with data protection regulations
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Request data correction
- Opt-out of marketing communications
- Request data deletion
- Withdraw consent for data processing
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy periodically. Check this page for the latest version.
12. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
13. Compliance
This policy complies with:
Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
