1. Who We Are

Home Cook Legacy (“we”, “our”, “us”) is a blog dedicated to sharing high-protein, easy, and family-friendly recipes. We take your privacy seriously and comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

• 📧 Email: contact@homecooklegacy.com
• 🌐 Website: homecooklegacy.com

2. What Data We Collect

• Personal Information: Name, email (newsletter sign-up, contact forms, comments).
• User-Provided Content: Comments, feedback, or messages submitted via the Site.
• Cookies & Tracking Data: IP address, device/browser, site activity (via analytics and ads).

3. How We Use Your Data

• Improve website performance and tailor content.
• Send recipe updates/newsletters (only with opt-in).
• Analyze visitor behavior to improve user experience.
• Display personalized ads through trusted partners like Ezoic.
• Respond to inquiries or support requests.

4. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to personalize your experience and deliver ads. EU visitors will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or decline tracking.

5. Third-Party Services

• Google Analytics / Ads for traffic insights and ad personalization.
• Ezoic for content monetization and ad optimization. 🔗 Ezoic Privacy Policy

6. Your GDPR Rights

If you are a resident of the EU/EEA, you have the right to:

• ✅ Access and obtain a copy of your personal data.
• ✅ Correct or update inaccurate data.
• ✅ Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”).
• ✅ Restrict or object to processing of your data.
• ✅ Withdraw consent at any time (unsubscribe or cookie opt-out).
• ✅ Data portability (receive a copy in machine-readable format).

To exercise these rights, email us at contact@homecooklegacy.com.

7. Data Security & Retention

We use secure hosting and SSL encryption where applicable. Data is retained only as long as necessary to provide our services or comply with legal requirements. We conduct periodic reviews to ensure that personal data is deleted or anonymized when no longer needed.

We also follow industry best practices to prevent unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure of information. While no system is 100% secure, our proactive approach minimizes potential risks.

8. External Links

Our Site may include links to external sites (e.g., affiliate partners, recipe resources). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their respective policies.

To learn more about GDPR regulations, visit GDPR.eu.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this GDPR Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be published on this page with a new “Last updated” date.

10. Contact Us

For GDPR inquiries, please reach us:

• 📧 Email: contact@homecooklegacy.com
• 🌐 Website: homecooklegacy.com
• 💬 Or use our Contact Page to submit your request.