Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 23/02/2025

1. Introduction and Overview

Purpose

This Privacy Policy explains how Cook It Easily (“we,” “us,” “our”) collects, uses, protects, and shares your personal information when you use our website and services at https://cookiteasily.com.

Scope

This policy applies to:

  • Website visitors
  • Registered users
  • Newsletter subscribers
  • API users
  • Mobile users (if applicable)

Consent

By using our Service, you explicitly consent to:

  • Collection of your personal data
  • Processing of your information
  • Storage of your data
  • Sharing of your information as described in this policy

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect the following types of personal information:

Account Information:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Username and password

Identity Verification (if required):

  • Government ID (if applicable)
  • Date of birth
  • Tax identification numbers (where necessary)

Contact Information:

  • Shipping address (if applicable)
  • Billing address (for payment processing)
  • Business contact information

Automatically Collected Data

We automatically collect:

Device Information:

  • IP address
  • Device type
  • Operating system
  • Browser type and version
  • Screen resolution
  • Language preferences
  • Time zone settings

Usage Data:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Click patterns
  • Navigation paths
  • Feature usage statistics
  • Error logs

Location Data:

  • IP-based location
  • GPS data (with permission)

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use:

  • Essential Cookies: Session management, security features, authentication
  • Functional Cookies: Language preferences, theme settings, user customizations
  • Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics, heat mapping tools, performance monitoring
  • Marketing Cookies: Advertising pixels, retargeting cookies, campaign tracking

3. How We Use Your Information

Primary Uses

We use your information to:

  • Provide and manage your account
  • Process payments and transactions
  • Enhance website security
  • Offer customer support
  • Send service updates and notifications

Secondary Uses

We also use your information for:

  • Website optimization and performance monitoring
  • Market research and trend analysis
  • Business strategy and financial reporting

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

Third-Party Service Providers

We share data with:

  • Technical Services: Cloud hosting providers, payment processors, email service providers
  • Business Services: Marketing partners, advertising networks, analytics providers

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information:

  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To protect our rights
  • To prevent fraud or security threats
  • During corporate transactions (mergers, acquisitions, etc.)

5. Data Security

Security Measures

We implement:

  • Data encryption (in transit and at rest)
  • Access controls
  • Regular security audits
  • Incident response plans

Data Storage

  • Primary storage location: United States
  • Backup locations: [Specify locations]
  • Retention period: [Specify period]
  • Deletion procedures: [Specify methods]

6. Your Privacy Rights

Access Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request data portability
  • Obtain copies of your data

Control Rights

You can:

  • Update your information
  • Delete your account
  • Opt-out of marketing
  • Restrict or object to processing

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have:

  • Right to know
  • Right to delete
  • Right to opt-out
  • Right to non-discrimination

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

EU residents have:

  • Right to be informed
  • Right to rectification
  • Right to erasure
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object
  • Rights related to automated decision-making

7. Children’s Privacy

Age Restrictions

  • Minimum age: 13 years
  • Parental consent required for users under 13
  • Immediate account termination if underage use is detected

Special Protections

  • No intentional collection of children’s data
  • Immediate deletion if discovered
  • Parental rights and controls in place

8. International Data Transfers

Transfer Mechanisms

We transfer data using:

  • Standard contractual clauses
  • Privacy Shield certification (where applicable)
  • Adequacy decisions
  • Binding corporate rules

Safeguards

  • Data encryption
  • Access controls
  • Contractual protections
  • Regular security audits

9. Changes to This Policy

Update Procedures

  • Regular policy reviews
  • 30-day notice for material changes
  • Email notifications for users
  • Website announcements

Version Control

  • Version tracking
  • Change log maintenance
  • Archived policy access

10. Contact Information

Privacy Team

For privacy concerns, contact us at: