Privacy Policy for Cooking Detours

Last Updated: June 20, 2025

Cooking Detours, found at www.cookingdetours.com (“Website”), is governed by the following Privacy Policy (“Privacy Policy”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy outlines what personally identifiable information we may collect and how it is used. This statement applies solely to this Website.

Accessibility Efforts

At Cooking Detours, we value our community and strive to make our content accessible to all users. If you encounter difficulties accessing any part of our Website, please contact us at [email protected]. We are partially conformant with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, meaning some content may not fully meet this standard, but we are working to improve accessibility.

What Information Do We Collect and How Is It Used?

Information You Voluntarily Submit to the Website

We may collect personal information, such as your name or email address, when you subscribe to our newsletter, leave a comment, or submit a contact form. If you create a user profile, you can set a username and password; we store the username, but your password remains encrypted and invisible in our records.

Information We Collect from Others

We may receive data from linked social media accounts (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Google) if you choose to connect them to your profile. This may include your name, email address, and profile picture. Comments made via social media platforms may display your profile picture.

Automatically-Collected Information

We collect data about your device and Website usage, including IP address, browser type, operating system, referring sites, pages viewed, and access times. We track actions like link clicks to enhance user experience.

Cookies

We use cookies—small data files stored in your browser—to personalize your experience. Session cookies expire when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain until deleted. You can manage cookie settings in your browser, but disabling cookies may limit Website functionality.

How Your Information May Be Used

We use collected data to:

• Operate and maintain the Website;
• Create and personalize user accounts;
• Send newsletters (with opt-out options);
• Provide administrative updates or security alerts;
• Respond to inquiries and comments;
• Support users and track advertising performance;
• Prevent unauthorized or illegal activity.

Third-Party Use of Personal Information

We share your data with third parties only with your explicit consent or as required by law. Third-party service providers include:

• Google Analytics: Tracks Website usage (e.g., IP addresses, user actions) without capturing other personal data.
• Mailchimp: Manages email newsletters, storing your name and email address. See Mailchimp’s privacy policy for details.

This list may be updated at our discretion. We do not sell or share your data with third parties for marketing without consent, except in cases of business transfers (e.g., mergers) or legal obligations.

Anonymous Data

We may use anonymized data for marketing, advertising, or analytics. This data does not identify you individually and may be shared with partners.

Publicly Visible Information

If you create a profile or comment, your username, avatar, and profile description may be publicly visible. Your email address remains private. Linked social media accounts may display associated information.

Cookies and Advertising

Cookies help us customize content and ads. Third-party services like Google Analytics use cookies to analyze traffic. We partner with ad networks to display ads, which may use cookies to serve relevant content. Cooking Detours participates in affiliate programs, including the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, using cookies to track referrals and earn commissions.

Newsletters

Our newsletters may contain tracking pixels to analyze engagement (e.g., email opens, link clicks). This helps us tailor content to your interests. You can unsubscribe via links in emails or by contacting [email protected].

Rights Related to Your Personal Information

You have the right to:

• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from emails via links or by emailing [email protected].
• Access: Request your stored data by contacting [email protected].
• Amend: Update your information by emailing [email protected].
• Forget: Request data deletion by contacting [email protected], subject to legal retention requirements.

Sensitive Personal Information

Do not submit sensitive data (e.g., Social Security numbers, health information, political opinions) to the Website. Any such submissions are subject to this Privacy Policy.

Children’s Information

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16. If we learn such data has been collected, we will promptly remove it. Contact us at [email protected] with concerns.

Terms

You may link to or feature one recipe image from our Website for non-commercial use, provided you include a link to www.cookingdetours.com and keep watermarks visible. Instructions may not be copied. For questions, contact [email protected].

Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at [email protected].

This Privacy Policy ensures Cooking Detours complies with privacy laws, including GDPR and CCPA, while maintaining transparency with our users.