Hey there, welcome to cooktoria.store! Seriously, thanks for dropping by. Just so we’re clear: we care about your privacy almost as much as we care about a perfectly flaky pie crust. Here’s the lowdown on what info we collect, what we actually do with it, and how we keep it under wraps.

  1. What Info Do We Grab?
    So, if you’re poking around the site, here’s what might end up in our digital basket:

Stuff you give us on purpose: your name, email, comments, or anything you type into a form.
Boring-but-important stuff: what browser you’re on, your device, your IP, and the pages you click. Honestly, it’s more for nerdy analytics than anything else.
Yeah, we use Google Analytics. Gotta know what recipes are flopping and which ones you guys can’t get enough of. (Want to see how Google handles your data? Here’s the link: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites)

  1. Why Bother With Your Info?
    Here’s what we actually do with what you share:

We reply to your comments or messages (because we’re not monsters).
We make the website better, faster, and hopefully less buggy.
If you signed up (and only then) we’ll send you a newsletter sometimes. No spam, pinky promise.
We figure out which recipes you’re loving, so we can cook up more of the good stuff.
One thing we’ll never do: sell your info. Not for a million bucks. Not ever.

  1. Cookies—Not the Edible Kind
    Like pretty much every site ever, we use cookies. They’re little files that help us remember you, your preferences, and which recipes you keep drooling over. If you don’t want them, you can shut ‘em off in your browser settings. Heads up: some things on the site might act weird without cookies.

Want the full cookie scoop? Check this out: https://www.allaboutcookies.org

  1. Third-Party Stuff
    Sometimes we use third-party tools to make the site work better—like ad services or newsletter providers. These guys might collect their own data too (with their own cookies or trackers). They’ve got their own privacy rules, so check those if you’re curious.

Here’s who we might work with:
Google Analytics (stats and site traffic)
Mailchimp or ConvertKit (for emails & newsletters)
Affiliate stuff (like Amazon Associates)
If you wanna geek out on Amazon’s privacy thing, go here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=468496

  1. Emails & Newsletters
    We don’t love spam either. You’ll only get emails from us if you asked for them—like signing up for our newsletter or dropping a comment. Unsubscribe anytime. No hard feelings.

And we’re not going to blow up your inbox. Just recipes, kitchen tips, and the occasional update. Manage your email stuff right on our Newsletter Page.

  1. Links to Other Cool Stuff
    You’ll see links to other sites sometimes—kitchen gadgets, other food blogs, health info, you name it. If you click through, just remember: their privacy rules aren’t our rules. Read up before you share anything personal.

We might link out to places like The Kitchn, Food52, or Healthline Nutrition. Just saying.

  1. Kids—This Isn’t the Place
    We’re not trying to collect info from kids under 13. If you’re a kid, go bake with your parents instead. If we ever find out we’ve got a kid’s info, we’ll delete it faster than you can say “cookie dough.”
  2. Updates & Changes
    Sometimes, privacy policies need a little dusting off. If we change stuff, you’ll see it right here with the new date. Might wanna check in every so often.

Last updated: June 29, 2025

  1. Questions? Hit Us Up!
    Still got questions? Don’t be shy—head to the Contact Page or shoot us an email.

Thanks for trusting cooktoria.store with your info. We promise to guard it like the last slice of cake at a party.