Privacy Policy for HomeCookBlog

Effective Date: January 13, 2024
Last Updated: October 5, 2025

At HomeCookBlog.com, we respect and protect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have under applicable privacy laws such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA).

1. Information We Collect

  • Personal Information: When you subscribe to our email list or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, and any message you send.

  • Usage Data: We use Google Analytics and cookies to understand how visitors interact with our site (for example: pages viewed, time spent on site, and referral sources).

  • Advertising Data: We use Google AdSense, which may use cookies or similar technologies to deliver personalized ads. You can learn more about how Google uses data and how to opt out here.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Send newsletters and recipe updates (only with your consent).

  • Respond to inquiries submitted via our contact forms.

  • Analyze website traffic to improve our content and user experience.

  • Display personalized ads via Google AdSense.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

3. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the following rights:

Under GDPR (EU/EEA Visitors)

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

  • Right to Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.

  • Right to Deletion: Ask us to delete your personal data.

  • Right to Withdraw Consent: You can unsubscribe from our emails or withdraw consent to data processing at any time.

  • Right to Lodge a Complaint: You may complain to your local data protection authority.

Under CCPA/CPRA (California Residents)

  • Right to Know: Request details about the personal information we collect, use, or disclose.

  • Right to Delete: Ask us to delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

  • Right to Opt-Out of “Sale” or “Sharing” of Personal Information: While we do not sell personal data, you may opt-out of third-party ad cookies through your browser or Google’s Ad Settings.

  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will never deny you services or charge different prices for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please email us at Kim@HomeCookBlog.com.

4. Cookies and Opt-Out Choices

You can disable cookies in your browser settings or use Google’s tools to opt-out of personalized ads. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

5. Third-Party Links

HomeCookBlog.com may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as needed to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce our policies.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests about this Privacy Policy, please reach out to:
Kim@HomeCookBlog.com