Cool Cooks

Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 8, 2026

1. Information We Collect

When you use Cool Cooks, we may collect the following:

  • Account info: Name, email address, password (encrypted — never stored in plain text)
  • Payment info: Processed securely by Stripe — we never store card details
  • Usage data: Pages visited, recipes viewed, time spent on site
  • Device info: Browser type, IP address, operating system
  • Cookies: Used to keep you logged in and remember preferences

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To create and manage your account
  • To process subscription payments
  • To send newsletters (only if you opted in)
  • To improve our website and content
  • To respond to support requests
  • To comply with legal obligations

3. Payment Processing

All payments are processed by Stripe. We do not store your credit card information. Stripe's privacy policy can be found at stripe.com/privacy.

4. Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Keep you logged into your account
  • Remember your saved recipes
  • Analyze site traffic (anonymous)

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work correctly.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We only share data with:

  • Stripe — for payment processing
  • Hosting provider — for account management and site delivery
  • Law enforcement — only if legally required

6. Data Retention

  • Account data is kept as long as your account is active
  • You can request deletion of your data at any time
  • Payment records are kept for 7 years as required by law

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your account and data
  • Opt out of marketing emails at any time
  • Data portability upon request

8. Children's Privacy

Cool Cooks is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us data, contact us immediately.

9. Security

We use industry-standard encryption (HTTPS/SSL) to protect your data. Passwords are encrypted and never stored in plain text. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or a notice on our website.

11. Contact

For privacy-related questions or data requests: hello@coolcooks.com

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