Thank you for visiting CookingCircuit.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our recipe website.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you visit CookingCircuit.com, we may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Account Information: Name, email address, and password when you create an account
  • Profile Information: Optional profile picture, bio, and cooking preferences
  • User-Generated Content: Recipe comments, ratings, and cooking tips you share
  • Newsletter Subscriptions: Email address for recipe updates and cooking tips
  • Contact Information: Details you provide when contacting us

Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our site:

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, recipes viewed
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: Information collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  1. Provide and Improve Services
  • Display personalized recipe recommendations
  • Remember your favorite recipes and preferences
  • Process and display your recipe ratings and comments
  • Send recipe newsletter updates (if subscribed)
  1. Website Functionality
  • Maintain and improve website performance
  • Analyze user behavior and recipe popularity
  • Enable recipe saving and sharing features
  1. Communication
  • Respond to your inquiries and comments
  • Send administrative notifications
  • Share cooking tips and recipe updates

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With third-party services that help operate our website
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
  • Analytics: With analytics providers to improve our services
  • User Content: Comments and ratings you post will be visible to other users

Your Choices

You have the following rights regarding your information:

  • Account Settings: Update or delete your profile information
  • Newsletter: Unsubscribe from our recipe newsletter
  • Cookies: Modify your browser settings to reject cookies
  • Data Access: Request a copy of your personal data

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information, including:

  • Secure data storage and encryption
  • Regular security assessments
  • Limited access to personal information
  • Secure payment processing through trusted providers

Children’s Privacy

CookingCircuit.com is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

Cookie Policy

We use cookies to:

  • Remember your preferences
  • Analyze site traffic
  • Enable social sharing features
  • Provide personalized recipe recommendations

Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will be posted on this page with the updated date.

California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under CCPA:

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt-out of personal information sales
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights

International Users

By using CookingCircuit.com, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and its processing there.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Your Consent

By using CookingCircuit.com, you consent to this Privacy Policy and our collection, use, and sharing of your information as described above.