Effective Date: March 26, 2026
Thank you for visiting Www.CookingWithVibes.Com (“we,” “us,” or “our”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and your rights under applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Who We Are
Website: https://www.cookingwithvibes.com/
Owner: Veronica, Founder of Cooking With Vibes
Contact: [email protected]
CookingWithVibes.com is a food and lifestyle website focused on healthy recipes, simple cooking, and global food inspiration. For GDPR purposes, we act as the data controller of your personal data.
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Contact Data: Name and email address when you subscribe, comment, or contact us
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, clicks, and browsing behavior
- Cookies and Tracking Data: Used for analytics, personalization, and affiliate tracking
This information is collected when you provide it directly or automatically when you browse the website.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
- Respond to messages or inquiries
- Send newsletters, recipes, or updates (only with your consent)
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Prevent spam, fraud, and abuse
- Analyze traffic and engagement
4. Comments and Media Uploads
When you leave a comment, we collect the data shown in the comment form, along with your IP address and browser information to help detect spam.
If you upload images, please avoid including location data (EXIF GPS), as others may extract this information.
5. Contact Forms
When you contact us, we collect your name and email address only to respond to your message. This data is stored for up to 6 months and is not used for marketing unless you give consent.
6. Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure website functionality
- Analyze traffic (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Support affiliate links
- Enable social media features
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.
7. Analytics
We use tools such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site. The data collected is anonymized and used only for improving the website.
8. Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with trusted third parties such as:
- Email/newsletter services
- Web hosting providers
- Analytics tools
- Affiliate partners
All partners comply with applicable privacy regulations.
9. Data Retention
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Contact form entries | Up to 6 months |
| Analytics data | Up to 12 months |
| Comments | Indefinitely |
| Newsletter subscriptions | Until you unsubscribe |
10. Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are in the EU/EEA, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Restrict or object to processing
- Request data portability
To exercise your rights, contact: [email protected]
11. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred outside the EEA (for example, to the United States). We ensure appropriate safeguards such as:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Secure encrypted connections (HTTPS)
- Trusted service providers
12. Data Security
We protect your data using:
- SSL encryption (HTTPS)
- Secure hosting environments
- Restricted access to personal data
- Regular updates and monitoring
13. Data Breach Procedures
In case of a data breach, we will:
- Investigate and document the issue
- Notify users and authorities if required
- Take immediate steps to secure data
14. Third-Party Content
Our website may include affiliate links, embedded content, or social media features. These third parties have their own privacy policies.
15. Automated Decision-Making
We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.
16. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date.
17. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us:
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Contact Page: https://www.cookingwithvibes.com/contact/