1. Introduction
Welcome to www.comfortfoodcorner.com (“Comfort Food Corner,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Data Privacy and Use Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with our AdSense-based advertisements.
As a comfort food recipe blog, we aim to provide you with delicious recipes and valuable culinary content while maintaining transparency about our data practices. We encourage you to read this policy carefully to understand our approach to data privacy and how it may affect you.
By accessing or using www.comfortfoodcorner.com, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our website or services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Name
- Email address
- IP address
- User account credentials (if you create an account)
- Profile information (e.g., food preferences, cooking skill level)
- Comments and feedback on recipes or blog posts
- Recipe ratings and reviews
- User-generated content (e.g., recipes you submit, photos you upload)
- Survey responses
- Information you provide when contacting us
2.2 Non-Personal Information
We also collect non-personal information that does not directly identify you:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Device type and identifiers
- Language preferences
- Time zone
- Referring website
- Pages visited on our site
- Time spent on pages
- Clicks and interactions with content
- Search queries on our site
- Recipes viewed or saved
- Cooking preferences and interests inferred from your browsing behavior
2.3 Information Collection Methods
We collect information through:
- Direct Interactions: When you create an account, submit a recipe, leave comments, rate recipes, or contact us
- Automated Technologies: Cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and other tracking technologies, including those used by Google AdSense
- Third-Party Sources: Information from advertising partners, analytics providers, and social media platforms
- User-Generated Content: Recipes, cooking tips, or other content you contribute
3. How We Use Your Information
3.1 Provide and Improve Services
- Deliver personalized comfort food recipe recommendations
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Develop new features and offerings
- Analyze user behavior to enhance content
- Maintain and update our recipe database
3.2 Advertising and Marketing
- Display targeted advertisements through Google AdSense
- Measure advertising campaign effectiveness
- Send promotional emails about new recipes and cooking tips (with consent)
- Conduct market research and analytics
3.3 Communication
- Respond to inquiries and support requests
- Send administrative messages
- Notify you about policy changes
- Facilitate community interactions
3.4 Legal and Security
- Detect and prevent fraud
- Enforce our terms of service
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect our rights and user safety
4. Cookies and Similar Technologies
4.1 Cookie Types
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality
- Analytical Cookies: Help understand user interaction
- Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences
- Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense for relevant ads
4.2 Cookie Management
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking cookies may affect site functionality.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information with:
- Service providers (analytics, email, advertising)
- Google AdSense partners
- Legal authorities when required
- Business partners during ownership changes
- Third parties with your explicit consent
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access and correct your personal information
- Request data portability
- Delete your account and data
- Opt-out of marketing communications
- Manage cookie preferences
7. Data Security
We implement security measures to protect your information, including:
- Data encryption
- Access controls
- Regular security assessments
- Employee training
- Physical security measures
8. Contact Us
For questions about this policy or your privacy rights, contact us at:
Email: contact@comfortfoodcorner.com
9. Policy Updates
We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of our site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Last Updated: February 2, 2025