Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 18, 2026
Welcome to CookLuma (“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 cookluma.com (“Site”), a personal food blog focused on recipes and kitchen inspiration for a U.S. audience. Please read this policy carefully. By using the Site, you agree to the terms outlined below.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide you with a better experience and to deliver our newsletter. The types of information we collect include:
- Personal Information: When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address. We do not collect your name, address, phone number, or other personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it via our contact form.
- Non-Personal Information: We may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage of the Site, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and access times. This information is used for analytics and improving the Site.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To send you our newsletter and recipe updates if you have subscribed.
- To respond to your inquiries submitted via our Contact Page.
- To analyze Site usage and improve content, layout, and user experience.
- To maintain the security and integrity of the Site.
3. Newsletter Subscription
If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter, your email address will be used solely for sending you periodic updates, recipes, kitchen tips, and stories. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any newsletter email or by contacting us at [email protected].
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
CookLuma uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytics. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic Site functionality.
- Analytics Cookies: Used to understand how visitors interact with the Site and to improve content. We may use Google Analytics or similar services, which collect anonymized data.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect your experience on the Site.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
- With service providers who assist in operating the Site or sending newsletters (e.g., email marketing platforms), subject to confidentiality agreements.
- If required by law, court order, or government request.
- To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of others.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Children’s Privacy
CookLuma is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us at [email protected] so we can promptly delete it.
8. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, such as social media platforms or recipe resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
9. Your Rights and Choices
- Newsletter Unsubscribe: You may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link provided in each email or by contacting us.
- Access and Correction: You may request access to, correction, or deletion of your personal information by emailing [email protected].
- Cookie Preferences: You can manage cookies via your browser settings.
10. Data Retention
We retain your email address for as long as you remain subscribed to our newsletter. If you unsubscribe, your email will be promptly removed from our mailing list. Non-personal analytics data may be retained for Site improvement purposes.
11. International Visitors
CookLuma is based in the United States and intended for U.S. visitors. If you access the Site from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S. By using the Site, you consent to such transfer.
12. 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 will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Contact Page: cookluma.com/contact
14. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to request information regarding the categories of personal information we collect, the purposes for which it is used, and the parties with whom it is shared. To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected].
15. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” feature. CookLuma does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals, but you can manage cookies and tracking preferences through your browser settings.
16. GDPR Notice
While CookLuma is intended for U.S. users, if you are visiting from the European Union, you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].
17. Acceptance of This Policy
By using CookLuma, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the Site. Continued use following changes to this policy will be deemed acceptance of those changes.
Thank you for trusting CookLuma with your kitchen inspiration and recipe adventures!