Last updated: January 14, 2025
At CookMuse.com (“CookMuse,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, safeguard, and disclose your personal information when you visit and interact with our website, CookMuse.com (the “Site”). We encourage you to read this policy carefully.
Data Collection
Information You Provide
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as when you:
Subscribe to our newsletter
Contact us through our contact form
Leave comments on our recipes or blog posts
Participate in any contests or surveys
This information may include your name, email address, and any other information you choose to share.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns. This information may include:
Your IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Referring website
Pages visited on our Site
Date and time of your visit
We collect this information using cookies and similar tracking technologies, as explained further in our Cookie Policy below.
Use of Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., web beacons, pixels) to enhance your experience on our Site. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. They help us:
Remember your preferences: This allows us to personalize your experience, such as remembering your preferred language or login details.
Analyze Site traffic: We use this information to understand how visitors use our Site, which helps us improve its content and functionality.
Provide relevant advertising: We may use cookies to serve you targeted advertising based on your interests (see “Third-Party Services” below).
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. However, please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your ability to use certain features of our Site.
Third-Party Services
We use a variety of third-party services to enhance your experience on our Site. These services include website analytics providers, advertising networks, and social media platforms. These third-party services may use their own cookies and tracking technologies. While we carefully select our partners and prioritize user privacy, we encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with through our Site. A list of key third-party providers we use is available upon request by contacting us at info@cookmuse.com .
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Provide and improve the Site, including personalizing your experience.
Respond to your inquiries and requests.
Send you newsletters and other marketing communications (if you subscribe). You can opt-out of these communications at any time.
Analyze Site usage and trends.
Administer contests and surveys.
Fulfill our legal obligations.
Legal Basis for Processing: We process your information based on your consent (e.g., when you subscribe to our newsletter), our legitimate interests (e.g., to improve our Site and services), and to fulfill contracts (e.g., if you purchase a product from us).
Data Storage and Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include data encryption, secure server infrastructure, regular security assessments, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
User Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Rectification: You have the right to correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.
Erasure: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information.
Restriction of Processing: You have the right to restrict the processing of your personal information.
Objection to Processing: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information.
Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section below.
Data Retention
We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Children’s Privacy
CookMuse is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). These rights include the right to know, delete, and opt-out of the sale of your personal information. For more information, please see our [Link to California Privacy Notice (recommended)].
Nevada Privacy Rights
Nevada residents have the right to opt-out of the sale of their personal information. We do not currently sell personal information.
Do Not Track Signals
We do not respond to Do Not Track signals.
International Data Transfers
If you are accessing our Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using our Site, you consent to this transfer.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page and update the “Last updated” date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: info@cookmuse.com