Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 20, 2025
Last Updated: February 20, 2025

Welcome to SimplyCookery.com! Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting any personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

When you use SimplyCookery.com, we may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

We collect personal information only when you voluntarily provide it. This may happen when you:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter.
  • Comment on blog posts.
  • Contact us via email or forms.
  • Participate in surveys or promotions.

This information may include:
✔️ Name
✔️ Email address
✔️ Any other details you provide voluntarily

b. Non-Personal Information

We also collect certain non-personal data automatically, such as:
✔️ Your IP address
✔️ Browser type and device information
✔️ Pages visited and time spent on the site
✔️ Referring website

This data helps us improve user experience and site performance.

c. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve website functionality.
  • Analyze visitor behavior and traffic.
  • Provide personalized content.

You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings. See our Cookie Policy for more details.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

  • To improve and personalize your experience on SimplyCookery.com.
  • To send newsletters and updates (only if you opt-in).
  • To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
  • To monitor website performance and optimize content.
  • To prevent fraud and ensure site security.

We never sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

3. Legal Basis for Processing Data (GDPR Compliance)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent – When you voluntarily provide your data.
  • Legitimate Interest – To improve user experience and ensure security.
  • Contractual Obligation – When necessary to provide requested services.
  • Legal Obligation – When required by law.

For more details, please refer to our GDPR Compliance Policy.

4. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Once data is no longer required, it is securely deleted.

5. How We Protect Your Information

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. However, no online transmission is 100% secure, so we encourage you to use caution when sharing personal information.

6. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services to enhance SimplyCookery.com, such as:

  • Google Analytics (to analyze website traffic).
  • Email Marketing Providers (for newsletters and updates).
  • Social Media Plugins (for sharing content).

These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

7. Your Data Rights (GDPR & CCPA Compliance)

If you are an EU resident (GDPR) or a California resident (CCPA), you have the right to:

🔹 Access – Request a copy of your personal data.
🔹 Correction – Request corrections to inaccurate data.
🔹 Deletion – Request deletion of your data.
🔹 Restrict Processing – Limit how we use your data.
🔹 Object – Opt out of certain processing activities (e.g., marketing emails).
🔹 Data Portability – Receive your data in a machine-readable format.

To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@simplycookery.com. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Third-Party Links

SimplyCookery.com may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before sharing any personal data.

9. Children’s Privacy

SimplyCookery.com is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us to request removal.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as needed. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date. Your continued use of SimplyCookery.com after changes means you accept the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out:

📧 Email: privacy@simplycookery.com