Privacy Policy

Your Privacy, Our Promise

At I Am Cooking, your privacy matters as much to us as the recipes we share. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights. By using iamcooking.net, you agree to the terms outlined here.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

When you interact with our site such as subscribing to our newsletter, leaving a comment, or contacting us, you may provide details like:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Any information you choose to share in a comment or message

This information helps us share new recipes, tips, and updates with you.

Usage Data

Like most websites, we automatically collect some technical details to improve performance and security, including:

  • IP address and browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages you view and actions you take on our site

We may also use cookies and similar technologies to make your experience smoother and more personalized.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Personalize your experience to recommend content you may enjoy
  • Communicate with you by sending newsletters, responding to your inquiries, or notifying you about updates
  • Analyze and improve our website to understand which recipes and articles are most popular
  • Keep our site secure by detecting and preventing fraud, spam, or abuse

3. How We Share Information

We never sell your personal data. However, we may share information in the following limited situations:

Service Providers

We work with trusted partners such as email delivery platforms, hosting providers, and analytics tools like Google Analytics to operate our site. These partners are bound by contracts to keep your information secure.

Advertising Partners

Our website may display ads through trusted networks like Google AdSense. These partners may use cookies or anonymous identifiers to show relevant ads. No personally identifiable information such as your name or email is shared with advertisers.

Legal Requirements

If required by law or to protect our site, we may disclose information to comply with legal processes or to prevent fraud or abuse.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small files stored on your device that help improve your browsing experience. They allow us to:

  • Keep you logged in or remember your preferences
  • Understand how you interact with our site
  • Serve you relevant, non-intrusive ads

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work as intended without them.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your data, including:

  • HTTPS encryption to secure data transfers
  • Regular software updates and security monitoring

However, no online system is 100% secure. We recommend using strong, unique passwords and notifying us immediately if you suspect unauthorized activity.

6. Data Retention

We keep your personal information only as long as needed:

  • Newsletter subscriptions are retained until you unsubscribe
  • Comment data remains visible unless you request deletion
  • Certain technical or legal records may be kept as required by law

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have full control over your personal information. You can:

  • Request a copy of your data
  • Update or correct your details
  • Ask us to delete your information
  • Unsubscribe from emails by clicking the link in any newsletter

If you are in a region with specific privacy rights such as California or the EU, we comply with applicable regulations, including GDPR and CCPA requirements.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with their data, please contact us immediately for removal.

9. Privacy Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. The Last Updated date at the bottom of this page shows when the latest version was published. Significant changes will be announced on our site.

Your trust means everything to us. Thank you for being part of the I Am Cooking community. We are committed to keeping your information safe while you enjoy our healthy, delicious recipes.