Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 2025

At MunchieCooking, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.

1. Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

  • Log Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, timestamps, referring URLs
  • Device Information: Device model, screen resolution, operating system
  • Location Data: Approximate location based on IP address

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics to understand visitor behavior
  • Advertising Cookies: Google AdSense and partners for ad serving
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

Voluntarily Provided

  • Contact Information: Name and email if you contact us
  • Newsletter: Email address for subscriptions

2. How We Use Information

  • Provide and improve website functionality
  • Personalize content and recommendations
  • Analyze traffic and user behavior
  • Display relevant advertisements
  • Respond to inquiries
  • Ensure security and prevent fraud
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Google AdSense and Advertising

We participate in Google AdSense and work with advertising partners who use cookies to serve ads based on your interests and browsing history.

Google AdSense

Google uses cookies including the DART cookie to serve personalized ads based on your visits to our site and other websites. Google may use information about your visits to provide relevant advertisements.

Opt-Out Options

You can control advertising preferences:

4. Third-Party Services

  • Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis. Opt-out available
  • Google AdSense: Advertisement serving and targeting
  • Social Media: Sharing buttons may collect interaction data

These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

  • Service Providers: Trusted partners who help operate our website
  • Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights
  • Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition or asset sale
  • Aggregate Data: Anonymized data that cannot identify individuals

6. Your Privacy Rights

General Rights

  • Access: Request access to your personal data
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data
  • Portability: Request a copy in structured format
  • Objection: Object to certain data processing
  • Restriction: Request restricted processing

California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights:

  • Right to know what information is collected and how it is used
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt-out of sale (we do not sell data)
  • Right to non-discrimination

European Residents (GDPR)

EEA residents have rights under GDPR, including the right to lodge complaints with supervisory authorities.

Exercise Your Rights: Contact us via our Contact page.

7. Cookie Management

Control cookies through your browser settings. You can view, block or delete cookies. Note that blocking cookies may affect website functionality.

8. Children Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child provided us with data, contact us immediately.

9. Data Security

We implement security measures including:

  • SSL encryption for data transmission
  • Regular security assessments
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Secure data storage and backups

However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for stated purposes or as required by law. When no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize data.

11. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to countries with different data protection laws. By using our site, you consent to these transfers.

12. Do Not Track

Some browsers include Do Not Track (DNT) features. Currently, there is no standard for DNT interpretation, and our website does not respond to DNT signals.

13. Changes to Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted with a revised date. Significant changes will be prominently communicated. Review regularly to stay informed.

14. Contact Us

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us via our Contact Us page.

MunchieCooking
Available on our Contact page

Effective: December 2025