Effective date: 07 September 2025
Website: https://festivecook.com
Contact: privacy@festivecook.com
1) Who we are & scope
FestiveCook (“we”, “us”, “our”) provides everyday and holiday cooking content and related services at festivecook.com. This Policy explains what we collect, why, how we use and share it, and the choices and rights available to you under global privacy laws. It applies wherever you access our site.
We design our practices around widely recognized privacy principles: lawfulness, fairness, transparency; purpose limitation; data minimization; accuracy; storage limitation; security; accountability. ICOGDPR
2) What we collect
- Information you provide: name, email, messages (e.g., contact forms, comments), newsletter sign-ups, purchase details if we sell digital goods.
- Technical data: IP address, device/browser info, pages viewed, referring/exit pages, timestamps; collected via cookies or similar technologies. Consent is obtained where required for non-essential cookies. European Data Protection BoardHunton Andrews Kurth
- Analytics & performance (if enabled): aggregated usage metrics to improve content and site performance.
- Marketing & affiliates (if used): outbound click tracking on affiliate links to measure conversions, personal data is not sold.
- Fraud/abuse prevention: signals used by security and anti-bot services to keep the site reliable.
3) Why we use data (purposes)
We use data to:
- deliver site content and features; 2) respond to messages; 3) send emails you request; 4) secure, monitor, and improve performance; 5) comply with law; 6) honor your choices (consent/opt-outs); 7) support affiliate disclosures and compliance. Our legal bases (where GDPR/UK-GDPR applies) include consent, contract, legitimate interests, and legal obligations consistent with the principles above. ICO
4) Cookies & similar tech
We use necessary cookies for core functionality and, where enabled, non-essential analytics/marketing cookies. In the EU/UK, non-essential cookies require prior consent; you can withdraw or adjust choices anytime via Cookie Settings. European Data Protection BoardHunton Andrews Kurth
5) Children’s privacy
Our site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13, and if we learn we have done so, we will delete it and disable the relevant account or interaction. For U.S. visitors, we follow the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA). Federal Trade CommissionFederal Register
6) Sharing & processors
We share data only with trusted service providers (hosting, security/anti-bot, analytics, email delivery, payment processors if applicable) who act under contracts limiting their use of data to our instructions. We may also share information if required by law, to protect rights/safety, or in connection with a business transfer.
7) International transfers
Where data moves across borders, we implement appropriate safeguards. For transfers from the EEA/UK to countries without an adequacy decision, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and complementary measures as needed. European Commission+1
8) Data retention
We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes set out here, then delete or de-identify it unless a longer period is required by law or to establish/defend legal claims, reflecting “storage limitation.” GDPR
9) Security
We use technical and organizational measures to protect data (encryption in transit where supported, access controls, least-privilege practices). No method is 100% secure, but we work to continuously improve protections.
10) Your rights
A) EEA/UK (GDPR/UK-GDPR): You may request access, correction, deletion, restriction, objection, and data portability, and you can withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior processing. You also may lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority. ICO
B) California (CCPA/CPRA): You may request to know/access, correct, and delete personal information, opt-out of “sale” or “sharing”, and limit the use/disclosure of sensitive personal information. We honor browser-based Global Privacy Control signals for opt-out where applicable. We do not discriminate for exercising rights. Use the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link if available. California DOJCalifornia Privacy Protection Agency
C) Canada (PIPEDA): You have rights to access and correct personal information and to contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada with concerns. Privacy Commissioner Canada
D) Australia (APPs): You may request access and correction and raise concerns with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC). We maintain a clearly expressed, up-to-date privacy policy as required by APP 1. OAIC+1
To exercise any rights, email privacy@festivecook.com with “Privacy Request” in the subject line. We will verify your request and respond within applicable timeframes.
11) Do we sell or share personal information?
We do not sell personal information. If we ever “sell” or “share” personal information as defined by California law, we will (a) disclose this clearly, (b) provide a “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link, and (c) honor opt-out signals. California DOJ
12) Analytics, ads, and affiliates
If enabled, analytics help us understand aggregate usage and improve content. We may use tagged outbound links to measure conversions on affiliate links. Non-essential tracking runs only with consent where required (see Cookies). European Data Protection Board
13) Anti-spam and security
To protect forms and infrastructure, we may use bot-detection and security services that process technical signals solely to detect abuse. Where such tools set non-essential cookies in the EU/UK, we will seek consent. European Data Protection Board
14) Third-party links
Links on our site may lead to third-party websites or services we do not control. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies.
15) Changes to this Policy
We may update this Policy to reflect changes in law or our services. The Effective date shows the latest version. Material changes will be highlighted on this page.
16) Email Marketing:
We send emails only to people who actively subscribe via the forms on FestiveCook.com.
You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails.
For questions, contact us at privacy@festivecook.com or via our contact form.
17) Contact us
Questions or requests about this Policy or your data: privacy@festivecook.com