Privacy Policy
Effective date: May 22, 2026
thecook.com ("we," "us," "our") operates this website. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights as a visitor.
Information we collect
Analytics data. We use web analytics tools to understand site traffic. This includes pages visited, time on site, referral source, browser type, and general geographic location (country/region level). We do not collect personally identifiable information through analytics.
Cookies. Our site may set cookies for analytics and performance purposes. Third-party services (including Amazon, our affiliate partner) may also set cookies through links on our pages. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
Contact form submissions. If you submit a contact form, we collect the information you provide (typically name and email address) for the purpose of responding to your inquiry. We do not share this information with third parties.
Third-party services
Amazon Associates. When you click affiliate links on our site, Amazon may set cookies on your browser to track conversions. Amazon's privacy policy governs how they handle that data. See Amazon's privacy policy for details.
Analytics providers. We use third-party analytics to understand site usage. These providers process analytics data under data processing agreements consistent with applicable privacy law.
Data retention
Analytics data is retained in accordance with our analytics provider's default retention settings. Contact form data is retained as long as necessary to resolve your inquiry.
Your rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete personal data we hold about you. To make a request, contact us through the contact page.
Children's privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be noted with an updated effective date.
Contact
For privacy-related questions, use the contact page on this site.