Privacy Policy

Chefmariecooks respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the information collected through chefmariecooks.com. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, stored, disclosed, and protected when you visit and use this website. It also describes important limitations related to food, recipe, nutritional, allergy, and kitchen safety content published on this site.

By accessing or using chefmariecooks.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, you should discontinue use of the website.

Chefmariecooks is a food blog that provides recipes, cooking tips, kitchen techniques, ingredient information, meal inspiration, and related editorial content. Because food preparation involves personal judgment, ingredient selection, equipment use, and health considerations, this Privacy Policy also includes disclosures relevant to recipe use, food allergies, nutritional estimates, and cooking safety.

Chefmariecooks collects limited information through standard website technologies and analytics tools. The website does not collect payment information, shipping details, account credentials, or other transactional data. The categories of information collected may include:

• IP address: your device’s internet protocol address, which may be used for analytics, security, fraud prevention, and traffic measurement.
• Browser and device information: information such as browser type, operating system, device type, screen resolution, referring pages, and general technical identifiers.
• Usage and page visit data: information about how you interact with the website, including pages viewed, time spent on pages, navigation paths, approximate visit timing, and general engagement metrics.
• Cookies and similar technologies: small data files or tracking technologies used to support site functionality, remember preferences where applicable, understand audience behavior, and improve website performance.
• Email communications: if you contact Chefmariecooks at contact@chefmariecooks.com, any information you voluntarily include in your email, such as your name, email address, and message content, may be collected and retained for the purpose of responding to your inquiry.

Chefmariecooks does not intentionally collect sensitive personal information through the website. Visitors are encouraged not to send confidential, medical, or highly sensitive personal data by email unless necessary and appropriate.

Information may be collected through automated means and direct communications. Automated collection occurs when you browse the website and standard web technologies record technical and usage information. This may include cookies, server logs, analytics tools, and similar technologies designed to understand website traffic and improve content performance.

Information may also be collected when you voluntarily contact Chefmariecooks by email. In that case, the information you choose to provide will be used solely for communication, recordkeeping, and any legitimate purpose related to your inquiry.

Chefmariecooks may use collected information for legitimate business and operational purposes, including:

• Operating, maintaining, and improving the website and its content
• Monitoring website performance, traffic patterns, and user engagement
• Understanding which recipes, articles, and cooking resources are most useful to visitors
• Detecting, preventing, and addressing technical issues, misuse, abuse, or security incidents
• Responding to emails and other direct communications sent to contact@chefmariecooks.com
• Maintaining internal records and supporting administrative functions
• Complying with applicable legal obligations, enforcing site policies, and protecting rights, safety, and property

Information collected through analytics and cookies is generally used in aggregated or technical form to better understand website usage and improve the visitor experience.

Chefmariecooks uses cookies and standard analytics technologies to help the website function effectively and to better understand how visitors use the site. Cookies may collect information such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, visit duration, navigation activity, and general technical data.

These tools help identify popular recipes and articles, evaluate content performance, troubleshoot technical issues, and improve website design and usability. Some cookies may be essential to the operation of the website, while others may support analytics and performance measurement.

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings. You may choose to block, restrict, or delete cookies; however, doing so may affect certain site features, functionality, or performance.

Where applicable under privacy laws, Chefmariecooks processes information on one or more lawful bases, including legitimate interests, consent where required, compliance with legal obligations, and the necessity to respond to direct communications initiated by visitors.

Legitimate interests may include operating and securing the website, analyzing traffic and performance, improving recipes and editorial content, maintaining records, and responding to inquiries. Where consent is required for certain cookies or tracking technologies, your continued use and browser settings may be considered in accordance with applicable legal standards.

Chefmariecooks does not sell personal information collected through the website. Information may be disclosed only in limited circumstances, including:

• To service providers or technology partners that support website hosting, analytics, maintenance, security, or email communications, subject to appropriate confidentiality and data handling obligations
• To comply with applicable law, legal process, court order, or regulatory request
• To investigate, prevent, or address suspected fraud, abuse, security incidents, or technical problems
• To protect the rights, property, safety, and legal interests of Chefmariecooks, its visitors, or others
• As part of a business transition, restructuring, or transfer of website operations, to the extent permitted by law

Any disclosure will be limited to what is reasonably necessary for the applicable purpose.

Chefmariecooks retains collected information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including analytics, security, recordkeeping, legal compliance, and responding to communications. Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information, the nature of the inquiry, technical requirements, and applicable legal obligations.

When information is no longer reasonably needed, it may be deleted, anonymized, or securely disposed of in accordance with appropriate practices.

Chefmariecooks uses reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to help protect information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no website, server, email transmission, or internet-based system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

By using this website or communicating by email, you acknowledge that there is always some inherent risk associated with transmitting information electronically. Chefmariecooks disclaims liability for unauthorized access or security incidents except as otherwise required by law.

Chefmariecooks publishes recipes, ingredient information, cooking instructions, meal ideas, and related food content for general informational and educational purposes only. Individual dietary needs, ingredient tolerances, allergies, sensitivities, and health conditions vary significantly from person to person.

Allergy and Ingredient Risks

Recipes may include common allergens or ingredients that can trigger allergic reactions, intolerances, or sensitivities. Even where an allergen is not listed as a primary ingredient, cross-contact may occur during manufacturing, packaging, storage, or food preparation. Visitors are solely responsible for reviewing ingredient labels, verifying allergen information, assessing substitutions, and determining whether a recipe is safe for their personal use.

Chefmariecooks makes no representation or warranty that any recipe, ingredient, or cooking suggestion is free from allergens, cross-contact risks, or dietary concerns. If you have food allergies, medical dietary restrictions, or ingredient sensitivities, you should exercise extreme caution and seek qualified professional guidance where appropriate.

Nutritional Information

Any nutritional information, calorie counts, serving estimates, portion guidance, or similar data presented on the website is provided as a general estimate only. Such estimates may vary based on ingredient brands, product variations, substitutions, measurement methods, cooking techniques, and portion sizes. Nutritional content should not be relied upon as exact, complete, medically accurate, or suitable for any particular dietary purpose.

Chefmariecooks disclaims liability for any loss, injury, or adverse consequence arising from reliance on nutritional estimates or dietary information published on the website.

No Medical or Professional Advice

Content on Chefmariecooks is not medical, nutritional, dietetic, or professional advice and should not be used as a substitute for advice from qualified professionals. Visitors remain solely responsible for their food choices, preparation methods, and health-related decisions.

Cooking and food preparation involve inherent risks, including but not limited to cuts, burns, fires, equipment malfunction, undercooked food, foodborne illness, and other kitchen hazards. Recipes and cooking instructions on Chefmariecooks are provided for general informational purposes and may not account for your skill level, equipment condition, ingredient variations, or kitchen environment.

You are solely responsible for using proper judgment, following safe food handling practices, monitoring cooking times and temperatures, supervising heat sources, handling sharp tools appropriately, and ensuring that food is cooked and stored safely. Chefmariecooks makes no guarantee regarding the safety, outcome, suitability, or success of any recipe or cooking method.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Chefmariecooks disclaims liability for injuries, losses, damages, or adverse outcomes arising from the preparation, handling, cooking, serving, or consumption of any recipe or food-related content found on the website.

The website may rely on third-party services for hosting, analytics, security, or technical support. These third parties may process limited technical information as necessary to provide their services. Chefmariecooks does not control the independent privacy practices of third-party service providers, except as governed by applicable agreements and law.

If the website contains links to other websites or resources, those external destinations operate under their own terms and privacy policies. Chefmariecooks is not responsible for the privacy, security, content, or practices of third-party websites.

You may manage cookies through your browser settings and may choose to limit certain automated data collection by adjusting those settings. You may also choose whether to contact Chefmariecooks by email. If you send an email and later wish to request deletion of that communication where legally permissible, you may contact contact@chefmariecooks.com.

Subject to applicable law, you may have rights relating to access, correction, deletion, restriction, objection, or other controls over certain personal information. Any such request will be considered in accordance with applicable legal requirements, technical feasibility, and legitimate business obligations.

Chefmariecooks is not directed to children and does not knowingly collect personal information from children through the website beyond standard technical data that may be collected automatically during website visits. If you believe that personal information has been provided inappropriately through email or otherwise, please contact contact@chefmariecooks.com so the matter can be reviewed.

Chefmariecooks reserves the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in website operations, legal requirements, content practices, or technology. Any revised version will become effective when posted on this page. Your continued use of the website after any changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

If you have any questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the data practices of Chefmariecooks, you may contact:

contact@chefmariecooks.com