At Cozy Forks, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it. By visiting www.cozyforks.com and using our services, you agree to the terms outlined below.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in a few different ways to help improve your experience on our blog:
a. Personal Information You Provide
- Email Address: When you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us.
- Name and Comments: When you leave comments on blog posts or contact us via forms.
- Other Voluntary Info: Any other data you choose to share with us (e.g., survey responses, recipe submissions, etc.).
b. Automatically Collected Information
Like many websites, we use standard technologies to collect certain non-personal data automatically:
- Cookies: Small text files that help us recognize you and remember your preferences.
- Analytics Data: Your browser type, device info, IP address, time on site, pages visited, etc.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the data we collect for the following purposes:
- To improve website performance and user experience.
- To personalize your content and recommendations.
- To respond to your questions or feedback.
- To send you email updates (if you subscribe).
- To understand which recipes or posts are popular so we can create more of what you love.
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cozy Forks uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Analyze traffic with tools like Google Analytics.
- Improve loading times and functionality.
- Understand user preferences and engagement.
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the site.
4. Email Communications
If you sign up for our newsletter or updates, we’ll use your email address to send you content such as:
- New recipes
- Cooking tips and tricks
- Seasonal favorites
- Blog updates and special announcements
You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of each email. We respect your inbox and aim to send only content we believe you’ll truly enjoy.
5. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party tools (like email service providers or analytics platforms) to help operate our website. These services may access your information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
We may also link to third-party websites or products. These sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is ever 100% secure. While we do our best, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
7. Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights under privacy laws like the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) or CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act). These may include:
- The right to access the information we hold about you.
- The right to request correction or deletion of your data.
- The right to opt out of data collection or marketing emails.
To make a request regarding your data, please contact us at: [your email address].
8. Children’s Privacy
Cozy Forks is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we’ve unintentionally collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it as soon as possible.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we’ll revise the “Effective Date” at the top of the page. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.