Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2026

GrannyCooks.online ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have under U.S. privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

1.1 Information You Provide

• Contact details — name and email address when you fill out our contact form or subscribe to our newsletter.
• Communications — the content of any messages you send us.
• Recipe submissions — any recipes or comments you choose to share.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage data — pages visited, time on site, referring URLs, and click activity.
• Device data — browser type, operating system, IP address, and approximate location.
• Cookies and similar technologies — see our Cookies Policy for details.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Deliver recipes, newsletters, and content you request;
• Respond to your inquiries and improve customer service;
• Personalize your experience and recommend recipes you may enjoy;
• Analyze site usage and improve site performance;
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraud;
• Comply with U.S. legal obligations.

3. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data only with:

• Service providers — such as email delivery, analytics, and hosting providers, all bound by confidentiality agreements;
• Legal authorities — when required by U.S. federal, state, or local law;
• Successors — in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of business assets.

4. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your state of residence, you may have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect about you;
• Request a copy of your personal information;
• Request deletion of your personal information;
• Correct inaccurate information;
• Opt out of targeted advertising or the sale of personal information (we do not sell);
• Be free from discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@grannycooks.online.

5. Children's Privacy

Our site is intended for users aged 13 and older. In compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

6. Data Security

We use industry-standard physical, electronic, and administrative safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as needed to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by U.S. law. Newsletter subscribers may unsubscribe at any time.

8. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to read their privacy policies.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Reach out to us at:

GrannyCooks
412 Maple Lane
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USA
Email: privacy@grannycooks.online