Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 06, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to cookingflavorhub (the “Site”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the personal information you provide when you visit https://cookingflavorhub.com or interact with any of our services, including recipes, newsletters, and community features. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described herein. If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us at contact@cookingflavorhub.com.

2. Data Collection

We collect two categories of information: personal data (information that can identify you directly) and non‑personal data (information that cannot identify you on its own). The types of data we collect include:

• Contact information: name, email address, and any other details you voluntarily provide when you sign up for newsletters, submit a comment, or contact us.
• Account information: username, password (hashed), and profile details if you create a user account.
• Usage data: pages you view, time spent on each page, search queries, and navigation paths.
• Device and connection data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device model, and screen resolution.
• Location data: approximate geographic location derived from your IP address.
• Social media data: when you interact with our embedded Pinterest, Instagram, or Facebook widgets, we may receive limited information about your social media profile (e.g., public username).

We only collect information that is necessary to provide, improve, and secure our services. We never sell your personal data to third parties.

3. Cookies & Similar Technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain for a set period). The categories of cookies we use include:

• Essential cookies: required for core site functionality such as login sessions and security features.
• Analytics cookies: used to collect data for Google Analytics (see Section 4).
• Advertising cookies: used by Ezoic to serve personalized ads (see Section 7).
• Social media cookies: set by Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook when you interact with embedded content.

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through the cookie consent banner that appears when you first visit the Site. Disabling non‑essential cookies may affect certain features, such as personalized content recommendations.

4. Analytics (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Site. Google Analytics collects information such as your IP address, device type, browser, pages visited, and time spent on each page. This data is aggregated and anonymized where possible and is used to:

• Measure traffic and audience demographics.
• Identify popular recipes and content.
• Improve site navigation and performance.

Google’s privacy policy can be reviewed here. You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt‑Out Browser Add‑on.

5. Email Subscriptions

When you subscribe to our newsletter or recipe updates, we collect your email address and any optional preferences you provide (e.g., dietary interests). We use this information solely to send you the content you requested. You can unsubscribe at any time using the “unsubscribe” link included in every email, or by contacting us directly at contact@cookingflavorhub.com.

6. Third‑Party Services

Our Site integrates with several social platforms to enhance user experience. When you click on a Pinterest pin, view an Instagram post, or interact with a Facebook widget, the respective platform may receive certain data, such as your IP address, browser type, and the URL of the page you are viewing. These platforms have their own privacy policies:

• Pinterest: https://policy.pinterest.com/en/privacy-policy
• Instagram (Meta): https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy

We do not control the data practices of these third parties, and you should review their policies to understand how they handle your information.

7. Advertising & Ezoic

We partner with Ezoic to display and optimize advertisements on cookingflavorhub. Ezoic uses a combination of machine learning and real‑time data to serve ads that are relevant to you. The data collected by Ezoic may include:

• IP address and device information (e.g., model, operating system).
• Pages viewed, time spent on each page, and navigation paths.
• Browser type, language settings, and screen resolution.

This information is used to personalize the ads you see, improve ad performance, and enhance overall user experience. Ezoic does not share your personal data with advertisers; instead, it uses aggregated and anonymized data for targeting.

For a full description of how Ezoic handles your data, please review their privacy policy: https://www.ezoic.com/privacy-policy/. You can manage your advertising preferences through the cookie consent banner that appears on the Site, which allows you to opt out of personalized advertising.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Typical retention periods are:

• Account information: until you delete your account or request deletion.
• Newsletter subscriptions: until you unsubscribe.
• Analytics data: aggregated data is retained for up to 24 months; raw IP addresses are anonymized after 14 days.
• Advertising data (Ezoic): retained according to Ezoic’s own retention schedule, generally up to 12 months.

9. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
• Restriction: Limit the ways we process your data.
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
• Objection: Object to processing for direct marketing or profiling.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@cookingflavorhub.com. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and, where required by law, within 30 days.

10. Security Measures

We implement a variety of administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data, including:

• Encryption of data in transit using HTTPS/TLS.
• Secure password hashing (bcrypt) for user accounts.
• Regular security audits and vulnerability scanning.
• Limited access to personal data for authorized personnel only.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, and you acknowledge the inherent risks of online communication.

11. International Data Transfers

Our hosting providers and third‑party services (including Google Analytics, Ezoic, and social media platforms) may store and process data in countries outside your own, including the United States. By using the Site, you consent to such transfers, which are protected by appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses or the EU‑U.S. Privacy Shield (where applicable).

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or technology. When we make significant changes, we will post a notice at the top of this page and, if required, obtain your consent. The “Last Updated” date at the top of the document indicates the most recent revision.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: