Last Updated: November 17, 2025
Introduction
Cook Book XYZ (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates cook-book.xyz. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, certain information is automatically collected through our hosting provider (Cloudflare) and advertising partner (Google AdSense):
- Log Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time and date of visits
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Used for advertising and analytics purposes
User-Provided Information
We do not require user registration. If you contact us via email at suggestions@cook-book.xyz, we collect only the information you voluntarily provide.
How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- Deliver and improve website content
- Display personalized advertisements through Google AdSense
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior
- Maintain website security and prevent abuse
- Respond to user inquiries
Third-Party Services
Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google uses cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Ads Settings or by visiting www.aboutads.info.
For more information on Google’s privacy practices, visit the Google Privacy & Terms page.
Cloudflare
Our website is hosted on Cloudflare Pages. Cloudflare may collect and process certain data for security, performance optimization, and analytics purposes. For more information, see Cloudflare’s Privacy Policy.
Cookies
We use cookies for:
- Advertising: Google AdSense uses cookies to display relevant ads
- Preferences: Storing your theme preference (light/dark mode) in your browser’s local storage
- Analytics: Understanding how visitors use our website
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
Data Retention
- Log Data: Retained according to Cloudflare’s data retention policies
- Advertising Data: Managed by Google AdSense according to their retention policies
- User Preferences: Stored locally in your browser indefinitely until you clear your browser data
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request access to your personal information
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-Out: Opt out of personalized advertising
For EU Users (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to data portability and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
For California Users (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
External Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: suggestions@cook-book.xyz
Data Security
While we implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our website, you consent to such transfers.
Do Not Track Signals
We do not currently respond to Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals. However, you can opt out of personalized advertising through the methods described in the Google AdSense section above.