Ezoic Services
Ezoic Services
This website uses the services of Ezoic Inc. (“Ezoic”), including to manage third-party interest-based advertising. Ezoic may employ a variety of technologies on this website, including tools to serve content, display advertisements and enable advertising to visitors of this website, which may utilize first and third-party cookies.
A cookie is a small text file sent to your device by a web server that enables the website to remember information about your browsing activity. First-party cookies are created by the site you are visiting, while third-party cookies are set by domains other than the one you're visiting. Ezoic and our partners may place third-party cookies, tags, beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to monitor interactions with advertisements and optimize ad targeting. Please note that disabling cookies may limit access to certain content and features on the website, and rejecting cookies does not eliminate advertisements but will result in non-personalized advertising. You can find more information about cookies and how to manage them here.
The following information may be collected, used, and stored in a cookie when serving personalized ads:
- IP address
- Operating system type and version
- Device type
- Language preferences
- Web browser type
- Email (in a hashed or encrypted form)
Ezoic and its partners may use this data in combination with information that has been independently collected to deliver targeted advertisements across various platforms and websites. Ezoic’s partners may also gather additional data, such as unique IDs, advertising IDs, geolocation data, usage data, device information, traffic data, referral sources, and interactions between users and websites or advertisements, to create audience segments for targeted advertising across different devices, browsers, and apps. You can find more information about interest-based advertising and how to manage them here.
You can view Ezoic’s privacy policy here, or for additional information about Ezoic’s advertising and other partners, you can view Ezoic’s advertising partners here.
Last Modified: July 8th, 2025
At Cooking and Love (referred to as "we," "us," or "our"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, protect, and share your data when you visit our website, cookingandlove.com ("Website").
This Privacy Policy applies to information collected:
- Directly from you when you visit and interact with our Website.
- Through emails, texts, and other electronic communications you send to us.
Please read this policy carefully to understand how we handle your personal information. If you do not agree with our practices, you should not use our Website. By accessing and using the Website, you consent to this Privacy Policy. We may update this policy from time to time (see the “Changes to This Privacy Policy” section below). Please review the policy periodically for updates.
Children Under 18
Our Website is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under 18 years old. If you are under 18, do not use the Website or provide any personal information. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will delete that information as soon as possible. If you believe we may have any personal data from or about a child under 18, please contact us at katelyn@cookingandlove.com.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted here, with a notice on the homepage that the Privacy Policy has been updated. The date of the latest revision will be indicated at the top of the page. It is your responsibility to ensure we have a current, active email address for you and to periodically check this page for updates.
Information We Collect and How We Collect It
We collect various types of information from you:
- Personal Information: Information by which you may be personally identified, such as your name and email address.
- Non-Personal Information: Information about you that does not identify you, like aggregated or deidentified data.
- Usage Information: Details about your internet connection, device, and interaction with our Website.
We collect this information:
- Directly from You: When you provide it to us.
- Automatically: As you interact with our Website, including through cookies and tracking technologies.
- From Third Parties: Such as analytics providers, advertising networks, and partners.
Information You Provide to Us
The information you provide when using our Website includes:
- Forms: Information you submit when registering, subscribing to services, or requesting further information or services.
- Communications: Copies of your correspondence with us, including emails.
- User Contributions: If you share content publicly (such as comments or submissions), be aware that such contributions are shared at your own risk, and we cannot control who may access them.
Information Collected Automatically
As you use our Website, we may automatically collect the following:
- Visit Data: Traffic details, location data, logs, and other usage data.
- Device Information: IP address, operating system, and browser type.
- Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities, including over time and across other websites.
This helps us improve your experience and personalize content on our Website, including:
- Estimating audience size and usage patterns.
- Customizing your Website experience based on preferences.
- Speeding up searches.
- Recognizing you when you return to our Website.
Third-Party Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Some third parties (e.g., advertisers, analytics providers) use cookies and other technologies to collect information about your activities on our Website. These third parties may use the information they collect to show you targeted ads.
We may partner with advertising services like:
- Ezoic : For ad placements and data collection.
- Affiliate Marketing Networks: We may share links that track referrals and earn advertising fees.
If you wish to learn more about how to opt-out of targeted advertising, visit the “Choices About How We Use and Disclose Your Information” section below.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for several purposes, including:
- Presenting the Website and its content to you.
- Fulfilling any requests you make (e.g., providing products or services).
- Sending updates, confirmations, and other administrative messages.
- Allowing you to interact with features like recipe saving or comments.
- Maintaining the safety and integrity of our Website.
- Analyzing trends and usage patterns to improve the Website.
Choices About How We Use and Disclose Your Information
You have control over your personal data:
- Cookies and Tracking: You can adjust your browser settings to block cookies or alert you when they are sent. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use some features of our Website.
- Newsletter Subscriptions: You can opt-out of receiving newsletters by following the “Unsubscribe” link in each email or by contacting us directly.
- Targeted Advertising: Third-party advertisers may track your online behavior across websites. You can opt-out of receiving targeted ads by visiting websites like the Network Advertising Initiative or by disabling cookies.
Accessing and Correcting Your Information
You can review and edit your personal information by logging into your account on our Website. If you need assistance or would like to delete any personal information, please contact us at katelyn@cookingandlove.com. Please note that if you delete your account, some data may still be retained due to legal obligations or business requirements.
Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmitting data over the internet is completely secure. By using our Website, you acknowledge that any information transmitted is at your own risk.
Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. Once we no longer need your personal data, we will either delete or anonymize it.
GDPR Compliance (For EU Residents)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom (UK), or Switzerland, the following rights apply to you under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right to Access: You have the right to request access to your personal data we process.
- Right to Rectification: You have the right to correct any inaccurate or incomplete data we hold about you.
- Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Restriction of Processing: You can request that we limit how we process your data in certain circumstances.
- Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data, including for direct marketing purposes.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: If you have given us consent to process your data, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at katelyn@cookingandlove.com. We will respond to your request within one month, though this may be extended by two additional months for complex requests.
If you feel that we have not addressed your concerns, you can lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority in your country.
State Privacy Rights
If you reside in certain states (like California or Nevada), you may have additional rights regarding your personal information. For example:
- California’s “Shine the Light” law: California residents may request information about how we disclose personal data to third parties for direct marketing.
- Nevada’s “Do Not Sell” law: Nevada residents can opt out of the sale of their personal information, though we do not sell data under this law.
Non-U.S. Visitor’s Rights
If you're accessing our Website from outside the United States, please note that U.S. privacy laws apply. You consent to the transfer and use of your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Contact Information
For questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:
Cooking and Love
Charlotte, NC 28201,
United States
Email: katelyn@cookingandlove.com