Privacy Policy for Cozy Skillet Co.

At Cozy Skillet Co. (accessible at [https://cozyskilletco.com](https://cozyskilletco.com), referred to as “the Website”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), the privacy of our visitors is of paramount importance. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of personal information that is collected and recorded by Cozy Skillet Co. and how we use, store, share, and safeguard that data.

This policy applies exclusively to our online activities and is valid for visitors to our website regarding the information shared and/or collected on [https://cozyskilletco.com](https://cozyskilletco.com).

If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, please contact us directly at syedanfatiman@gmail.com.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information directly from you when you interact with our website, as well as automatically through standard tracking technologies and third-party services.

A. Information You Voluntarily Provide

  • Contact & Feedback Information: When you fill out a contact form, leave a comment on a recipe, or email us directly at syedanfatiman@gmail.com, we collect your name, email address, message contents, and any other details you choose to share.
  • Newsletter Subscriptions: If you subscribe to our email newsletter for weekly recipes and meal plans, we collect your first name and email address. You may opt out at any time using the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email.
  • Comments & Public Reviews: When you leave a comment or recipe rating, your chosen display name, avatar, and comment text become publicly viewable. Your email address is collected for verification and spam prevention but is never published publicly.

B. Information Collected Automatically (Log Files & Device Data)

Like most modern web platforms, Cozy Skillet Co. follows a standard procedure of using log files. The information inside log files includes:

  • Internet Protocol (IP) addresses
  • Browser type and version
  • Internet Service Provider (ISP)
  • Date and time stamps
  • Referring and exit pages
  • Number of clicks and pages viewed

Note: This data is not linked to any personally identifiable information and is used solely for analyzing site traffic trends, administering the site, preventing malicious activity, and optimizing user experience.

2. Cookies and Web Beacons

Cozy Skillet Co. uses “cookies” (small text files placed on your device) to store information including visitors’ preferences, user sessions, and the specific pages visited. This data is used to optimize the user experience by customizing web page content based on browser type, device specifications, and interaction patterns.

You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser options. Detailed information about cookie management with specific web browsers can be found at the browsers’ respective official websites.

3. Third-Party Advertising & Partner Disclosures

We display advertisements on our website to support content creation and site maintenance. These third-party vendors and ad networks use automated technologies (such as cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons) to serve relevant advertisements based on a user’s prior visits to this website and other websites across the internet.

A. Google AdSense & DoubleClick DART Cookies

  • Google is a third-party vendor on our site. It uses cookies, known as DART cookies, to serve ads to our site visitors based on their visit to [https://cozyskilletco.com](https://cozyskilletco.com) and other sites on the internet.
  • Visitors may opt out of the use of DART cookies by visiting the Google Ad and Content Network Privacy Policy at: [https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads](https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads)
  • Users can manage personalized advertising preferences via Google Ads Settings: [https://adssettings.google.com](https://adssettings.google.com)

B. Programmatic Advertising Partners (e.g., Mediavine / Display Networks)

This site may partner with programmatic ad networks (such as Mediavine, Raptive, or similar premium networks) to deliver contextually relevant advertisements. These partners may collect and use aggregated data (which does not include your name, address, or email address) to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you.

4. Third-Party Analytics (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors engage with our recipe categories (such as 30-Minute Dinners, One-Pan & Sheet Pan Meals, and 5-Ingredient Recipes). Google Analytics uses cookies to track user interactions, bounce rates, session duration, and geographic region.

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, you can install the official Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: [https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout](https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout).

5. Third-Party Privacy Policies

Cozy Skillet Co.’s Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers, social media platforms (such as Pinterest, Instagram, or Facebook), or external websites linked within our articles. We advise you to consult the respective Privacy Policies of these third-party servers for more detailed information regarding their data practices and opt-out instructions.

6. GDPR Data Protection Rights (European Union & United Kingdom)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or the UK, you are entitled to specific data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • The Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
  • The Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or incomplete.
  • The Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): You have the right to request that we erase your personal data under certain conditions.
  • The Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data.
  • The Right to Object to Processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data.
  • The Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data we have collected to another organization or directly to you.

If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at syedanfatiman@gmail.com.

7. CCPA/CPRA Privacy Rights (California Residents)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have the right to:

  • Request that a business that collects a consumer’s personal data disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal data collected.
  • Request that a business delete any personal data about the consumer that a business collected.
  • Request that a business correct inaccurate personal information.
  • Opt-out of the Sale or Sharing of Personal Data: We do not sell your personal data in exchange for monetary compensation. However, the use of certain third-party advertising cookies may be considered “sharing” or “selling” under California law. You have the right to opt out of targeted ad tracking via our cookie consent banner.

If you make a request under CCPA/CPRA, we have 45 days to respond to you. Please email your request to syedanfatiman@gmail.com.

8. Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

Protecting children’s privacy online is especially important to us. Cozy Skillet Co. does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that your child provided this kind of information on our website, we strongly encourage you to contact us immediately at syedanfatiman@gmail.com, and we will use our best efforts to promptly remove such information from our records.

9. Data Security & Storage

We implement industry-standard SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encryption to protect all data transmissions across our platform. While we take every commercially reasonable precaution to safeguard your data, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our operational practices, advertising technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date at the top. You are advised to review this page periodically for any changes.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact our data administrator:

  • Website: [https://cozyskilletco.com](https://cozyskilletco.com)
  • Data Controller: Cozy Skillet Co.
  • Email: syedanfatiman@gmail.com