Effective Date: 22/09/2024
At ItCookes, we value and respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website https://itcookes.com/ , interact with our content, or communicate with us. By using our site, you agree to the terms of this policy.
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal and non-personal information from you when you interact with our website. This information helps us provide you with a better user experience and improve our content.
Information we may collect includes:
- Personal Information: This includes your name, email address, and any other details you provide when subscribing to our newsletter, commenting on posts, or contacting us via email.
- Non-Personal Information: This includes data like your IP address, browser type, operating system, and how you navigate and interact with our website. We use cookies and analytics tools to gather this information.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To Improve Our Content and Services: Your feedback and site usage data help us create more relevant content and improve your browsing experience.
- Communication: We use your email address to send newsletters, updates, and respond to your inquiries.
- Analytics: We analyze non-personal data to understand user trends and improve our website functionality.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files that are stored on your device, and they help us track site usage and tailor content to your preferences. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect how certain features of our website function.
Types of cookies we may use:
- Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the operation of the website.
- Performance and Analytics Cookies: These help us analyze how users interact with the website, so we can improve its performance.
4. Sharing Your Information
At ItCookes, we do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following cases:
- Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers that help us operate the website, such as email marketing services or analytics tools. These providers are required to protect your data and are not allowed to use it for any other purpose.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law or if we believe that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, comply with a legal process, or ensure user safety.
5. Data Security
We take the security of your data seriously. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no data transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. Once you click on these links and leave our site, we are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
7. Children’s Privacy
ItCookes does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us at [email protected] so we can take immediate action to delete it.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access Your Data: Request information about the personal data we hold about you.
- Correct Your Data: Update or correct any inaccuracies in your personal data.
- Delete Your Data: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal and operational limitations.
- Unsubscribe: You can unsubscribe from our emails and newsletters at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link in any email or contacting us directly.
To exercise any of these rights, please email us at [email protected].
9. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. By continuing to use our website, you agree to the updated Privacy Policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, or if you want to exercise your rights regarding your personal data, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Thank you for trusting ItCookes with your privacy.