Privacy Policy

Last updated: 7th October, 2025

Welcome to ThePepperCook.com (the “Site”). Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect data when you visit and use this blog. 

1. Consent 

By visiting or using our Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy and allow us to collect and use your information as described herein. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site. 

2. Information We Collect  

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily 

  • When you contact us via the Contact page or forms (name, email, message). 
  • When you subscribe to newsletter updates (email). 

b. Automatically Collected Data 

  • Log data (IP address, browser type, device, pages visited, timestamps). 
  • Cookies and tracking technologies (analytics, user behavior). 

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use collected information to: 

  • Operate, maintain, and improve the blog
  • Understand how visitors use the Site
  • Send newsletters or updates (if you opt-in)
  • Respond to your messages / queries
  • Prevent abuse, spam, or security issues

We do not use your data for partnerships, donations, or commercial activities (unless you explicitly consent for a newsletter or content update).

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tools (e.g. Google Analytics) to monitor site performance and visitor behavior. These may collect non-personal data like pages visited, session length, etc. 
You may also disable cookies from your browser settings (though that may limit some Site features).

For more information on how Google uses cookies and data, visit: 
https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads 

5. Third-Party Services

We use third-party tools for analytics or ads (e.g. Google Analytics, Google AdSense). These tools may place cookies or track usage. 
These services may use cookies or tracking technologies to collect data directly from your browser.
Please refer to their respective privacy policies for more details on how they handle your data.

6. Data Retention and Deletion

We keep your data as long as needed for the purposes above or as required by law. After that, data is securely deleted or anonymized. 
If you request deletion of your data, contact us (see below), and we will comply within 30 days

7. Security

The right to object to processing – You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.We implement reasonable security measures SSL encryption, access controls to protect your data. However, no online system is perfectly secure — we cannot guarantee absolute security. 

8. Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to: 

  • Access your data 
  • Rectify inaccuracies
  • Erase your data
  • Restrict processing
  • Withdraw consent 

To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below.

9. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe such information was submitted, please contact us so we can remove it. 

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. We’ll post the new version here with an updated date. Continued use means you accept the changes.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about this policy or your data, please contact us: 
Email: thepeppercook@gmail.com