Privacy Policy for CookYep
Effective Date: June 02, 2026
Welcome to CookYep (“we,” “us,” or “our”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website cookyep.com, a personal food blog focused on recipes and kitchen inspiration for a United States audience. Please read this policy carefully. By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined below.
1. Information We Collect
CookYep is designed to be a welcoming space for food lovers. We collect minimal personal information, primarily for newsletter subscriptions and to improve your experience on our site.
- Email Address: When you sign up for our newsletter, we collect your email address to send you recipes, updates, and kitchen inspiration.
- Automatically Collected Information: Like most websites, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, such as IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the date/time of your visit. This information is used for analytics and site performance.
- Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and analyze site traffic. See our Cookie Policy below for details.
2. How We Use Your Information
- Newsletter Delivery: Your email address is used solely to send you our weekly newsletter and occasional updates about CookYep.
- Site Improvement: Automatically collected information helps us understand how visitors use CookYep, allowing us to improve content and functionality.
- Communication: If you contact us via email or our Contact Page, we may use your information to respond to your inquiry.
3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We value your privacy and do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We may disclose your information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with trusted service providers who assist in operating our website or sending newsletters. These providers are obligated to protect your information.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
- Business Transfers: In the unlikely event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
CookYep uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and analyze site usage. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
- Types of Cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic site functionality.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site.
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences.
- No Advertising or Affiliate Cookies: CookYep does not use cookies for advertising, tracking, or affiliate purposes.
5. Newsletter Subscription
When you subscribe to our newsletter, you provide your email address voluntarily. We use a secure third-party service to manage subscriptions and send emails. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any newsletter or by contacting us at [email protected].
6. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, we strive to use industry-standard practices to safeguard your data.
7. Children’s Privacy
CookYep is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at [email protected], and we will promptly delete such information.
8. Your Rights and Choices
- Access and Correction: You may request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us at [email protected].
- Unsubscribe: You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link provided in each email or by contacting us.
- Cookie Management: You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
9. Third-Party Links
CookYep may contain links to external websites, such as social media platforms or other food blogs. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
10. No Affiliate Marketing
CookYep does not participate in affiliate marketing or display affiliate links. All content is created and shared for informational and inspirational purposes only.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The effective date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for updates.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy or this policy, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Contact Page: /contact
13. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to request information about the personal data we collect, use, and disclose. To exercise your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), please contact us at [email protected]. We do not sell your personal information.
14. Do Not Track Signals
CookYep does not respond to “Do Not Track” signals from browsers. However, you can manage cookies and tracking preferences through your browser settings.
15. International Users
CookYep is intended for users in the United States. If you access the site from outside the U.S., please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.
16. Acceptance of This Policy
By using CookYep, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms, please do not use our website.
17. Summary
At CookYep, your privacy matters. We collect only what’s necessary to share recipes and kitchen joy, keep your information secure, and never sell or share your data for marketing. You’re always in control—unsubscribe anytime, manage cookies, and reach out with questions.
Thank you for being part of the CookYep family!