Effective Date: March 10, 2026
Thank you for visiting GoCookDaily.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and the rights you may have under applicable data protection laws including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other privacy regulations.
1. Who We Are
Website: https://gocookdaily.com/
Owner: Linda, Founder of GoCookDaily
Contact Email: [email protected]
GoCookDaily.com is a food and recipe blog dedicated to simple cooking, kitchen inspiration, and everyday meals. For the purposes of data protection laws such as the GDPR, we act as the data controller for personal information collected through this website.
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
Contact Data
- Name
- Email address (for example when subscribing to newsletters or contacting us)
Technical Data
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Operating system
Usage Data
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Clicks and browsing activity
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
- Used for analytics, security, and improving user experience
Information may be collected when you voluntarily submit it or automatically through legitimate interests such as maintaining and improving our website.
3. How We Use Your Data
We may use your data to:
- Respond to messages, comments, or inquiries
- Send newsletters or updates (only if you subscribe)
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Monitor website performance and analytics
- Prevent spam, abuse, and fraudulent activity
4. Comments & Media
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent to help detect spam.
If you upload images to the website, please avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website may download and extract location data from images.
5. Contact Forms
Information submitted through our contact form (such as name, email, and message) is used only to respond to your inquiry.
We typically keep this information for up to 6 months and do not use it for marketing unless you have explicitly opted in.
6. Cookies
GoCookDaily.com uses cookies to:
- Enable essential website functionality
- Analyze traffic and usage (for example through Google Analytics)
- Support affiliate partnerships such as Amazon Associates
- Enable social sharing tools like Pinterest
You can disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some features of the site may not function properly.
7. Analytics
We may use third-party analytics services such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the site.
These services collect anonymous usage data and help us improve our content and performance. This data does not personally identify individual users.
8. Who We Share Data With
We do not sell or rent personal data.
However, we may share limited information with trusted third-party service providers that help operate the website, including:
- Email marketing providers (such as ConvertKit or MailerLite)
- Website hosting providers
- Analytics services
- Affiliate and advertising partners
All partners are required to comply with applicable privacy laws.
9. Data Retention
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Contact form entries | Up to 6 months |
| Analytics data | Approximately 12 months |
| Comments | Stored indefinitely unless removed |
| Newsletter subscription | Until you unsubscribe |
10. Your Rights (EU/EEA Users)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Restrict or object to data processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Request a portable copy of your data
To exercise these rights, please contact us at:
[email protected]
11. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your region, including the United States.
When such transfers occur, we implement safeguards such as:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Secure data processing agreements
- Encrypted website connections (HTTPS)
12. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures including:
- SSL encryption (HTTPS)
- Restricted access to administrative accounts
- Regular website updates and maintenance
- Secure hosting infrastructure
These measures help protect your personal information.
13. Data Breach Procedures
In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will:
- Investigate and document the incident
- Notify affected users if required by law
- Inform relevant authorities where necessary
- Take immediate steps to secure the website
14. Affiliate Links & Third-Party Content
Some pages on GoCookDaily.com may include:
- Affiliate links
- Embedded content (such as YouTube videos)
- Social media tools (Pinterest, Instagram, etc.)
These third-party platforms may collect data according to their own privacy policies.
15. No Automated Decision Making
We do not use personal data for automated decision-making or profiling.
16. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in legal requirements or website practices.
The Effective Date at the top of this page will always indicate the latest version.
17. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you can contact us:
📧 [email protected]
🌐 Contact Form: https://gocookdaily.com/contact/