Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 01, 2025
Last Updated: February 11, 2026

At CrockCozy (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.crockcozy.com (the “Website” or “Service”).

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Website.

This Privacy Policy should be read in conjunction with our Terms of Service and Disclaimer.

Table of Contents

  1. Interpretation and Definitions
  2. Information We Collect
  3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
  4. Third-Party Services and Advertising
  5. How We Use Your Information
  6. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
  7. How We Share Your Information
  8. Data Retention
  9. Your Privacy Rights
  10. Children’s Privacy
  11. International Data Transfers
  12. Data Security
  13. Third-Party Links
  14. Do Not Track Signals
  15. Updates to This Privacy Policy
  16. Contact Us

1. Interpretation and Definitions

1.1 Interpretation

Words with initial capital letters have defined meanings under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning whether they appear in singular or plural form.

1.2 Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

  • Account means a unique account created for You to access our Service or parts of our Service.
  • Affiliate means an entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with a party, where “control” means ownership of 50% or more of the shares, equity interest, or other securities entitled to vote.
  • Company (referred to as either “the Company,” “We,” “Us,” or “Our” in this Privacy Policy) refers to CrockCozy.
  • Cookies are small files placed on Your computer, mobile device, or any other device by a website, containing details of Your browsing history on that website.
  • Country refers to: Tennessee, United States
  • Device means any device that can access the Service such as a computer, smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device.
  • Personal Data is any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
  • Service refers to the Website.
  • Service Provider means any natural or legal person who processes data on behalf of the Company. This includes third-party companies or individuals employed by the Company to facilitate the Service, provide the Service on behalf of the Company, perform services related to the Service, or assist the Company in analyzing how the Service is used.
  • Third-Party Social Media Service refers to any website or social network website through which a User can log in or create an account to use the Service.
  • Usage Data refers to data collected automatically, either generated by the use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself (for example, the duration of a page visit).
  • Website refers to CrockCozy, accessible from www.crockcozy.com
  • You means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company, or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service, as applicable.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Data You Voluntarily Provide

While using Our Service, We may ask You to provide Us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify You. This includes information You provide when You:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Submit a contact form or send us an email
  • Leave comments on our blog posts or recipes
  • Participate in contests, surveys, or promotions
  • Create an account on our Website (if applicable)
  • Communicate with us through social media

Personal Data may include, but is not limited to:

  • Email address
  • First name and last name
  • Mailing address (if provided for contests or giveaways)
  • Preferences and interests related to recipes and cooking
  • Any other information You choose to provide

2.2 Usage Data Collected Automatically

When You visit our Website, We automatically collect certain information about Your device and how You interact with our Service. This Usage Data may include:

  • Your Device’s Internet Protocol (IP) address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • The pages of our Website that You visit, the date and time of Your visit, and time spent on those pages
  • Unique device identifiers
  • Diagnostic data and performance information
  • Referring/exit pages and URLs
  • Clickstream data
  • General geographic location (country, state, or city level) derived from Your IP address
  • Search terms used to find our Website

When You access the Service through a mobile device, We may collect additional information automatically, including the type of mobile device You use, Your mobile device’s unique ID, Your mobile operating system, the type of mobile internet browser You use, and other diagnostic data.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

3.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on Your computer, mobile device, or other device when You visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the owners of the website.

3.2 Types of Cookies We Use

We use both session cookies (which expire when You close Your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on Your device until deleted or until they expire) to provide, secure, and improve our Service.

The types of cookies we use include:

3.2.1 Essential/Necessary Cookies

Type: Session Cookies
Administered by: Us
Purpose: These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies without affecting the functionality of our Website.

3.2.2 Functionality Cookies

Type: Persistent Cookies
Administered by: Us
Purpose: These cookies allow us to remember choices You make when You use our Website, such as remembering Your login details, language preferences, or the region You are in. The purpose of these cookies is to provide You with a more personal experience.

3.2.3 Analytics and Performance Cookies

Type: Persistent Cookies
Administered by: Third-Party Service Providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
Purpose: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us analyze and improve the performance and functionality of our Service.

3.2.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

Type: Persistent Cookies
Administered by: Third-Party Advertising Networks (e.g., Google AdSense)
Purpose: These cookies are used to make advertising messages more relevant to You and Your interests. They also perform functions like preventing the same ad from continuously appearing, ensuring that ads are properly displayed, and in some cases selecting advertisements that are based on Your interests.

3.3 Cookie Duration

  • Session Cookies: Deleted when You close Your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on Your device for a set period, typically ranging from 30 days to 24 months, depending on the cookie type and purpose

3.4 How to Manage Cookies

You can manage or delete cookies through Your browser settings. Most web browsers allow You to:

  • See what cookies You have and delete them on an individual basis
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block cookies from particular sites
  • Block all cookies from being set
  • Delete all cookies when You close Your browser

Please note: If You choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our Website may not function properly or may not be available to You.

Cookie Management by Browser:

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

4. Third-Party Services and Advertising

4.1 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service, to display advertisements on our Website. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to serve ads based on Your prior visits to our Website and/or other websites on the Internet.

Important Information About Google AdSense:

  • Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on Your prior visits to our Website or other websites
  • Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to You based on Your visit to our Website and/or other sites on the Internet
  • Google may collect and use data about Your visits to this and other websites in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to You
  • Location information may be inferred from Your IP address and used to serve geographically relevant ads
  • Google uses various signals, including cookies, device identifiers, and Your interactions with ads and content, to personalize ads

For more information about Google’s privacy practices, please review:

How to Opt Out of Personalized Advertising:

You may opt out of personalized advertising served by Google and other third-party advertisers by visiting the following:

Note: Opting out of personalized ads does not mean You will stop seeing ads altogether. You will still see ads, but they will be less relevant to Your interests.

4.2 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. (“Google”), to help us understand how visitors use our Website and to improve our Service.

Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect and analyze information about how You use the Website, including:

  • How often You visit the Website
  • What pages You visit on the Website
  • What other sites You used prior to coming to the Website
  • How long You spend on each page

Google Analytics collects only the IP address assigned to You on the date You visit the Website, rather than Your name or other identifying information. We do not combine the information collected through Google Analytics with personally identifiable information.

For more information about Google Analytics:

Opt Out of Google Analytics:

You can opt out of having Your activity on the Website made available to Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

4.3 Social Media Plugins and Sharing Tools

Our Website may include social media features and widgets, such as:

  • Facebook Like and Share buttons
  • Pinterest Pin It button
  • Instagram integration
  • Twitter/X sharing buttons

These features may collect Your IP address, which page You are visiting on our Website, and may set a cookie to enable the feature to function properly. Social media features and widgets are either hosted by a third party or hosted directly on our Website.

Your interactions with these features are governed by the privacy policies of the companies providing them:

4.4 Email Marketing Service Providers

We use third-party email service providers (such as Mailchimp, ConvertKit, or similar platforms) to manage our newsletter subscription list and send marketing emails.

When You subscribe to our newsletter, these service providers may collect:

  • Your email address
  • Your name (if provided)
  • Information about Your engagement with our emails (such as open rates, click-through rates, and unsubscribe requests)
  • IP address and geolocation data

These service providers are contractually obligated to use Your information only to provide services to us and to protect Your data in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

4.5 Comment Systems

We may use third-party comment systems or plugins (such as Disqus, Facebook Comments, or WordPress native comments) to manage comments on our blog posts.

When You leave a comment, the comment system may collect:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • Your website URL (if provided)
  • Your IP address
  • The content of Your comment

If You use a third-party commenting system, please review their privacy policies for more information on how they handle Your data.

4.6 Affiliate Marketing Networks

CrockCozy participates in affiliate marketing programs, including but not limited to:

  • Amazon Associates
  • ShareASale
  • CJ Affiliate (Commission Junction)
  • Other kitchen and cooking-related affiliate programs

When You click on affiliate links and make a purchase, these networks may use cookies and tracking technologies to track the transaction and attribute commissions to us. For more information, please see our Affiliate Disclosure.

5. How We Use Your Information

We use the information We collect for various purposes, including to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain our Website
  • Improve, personalize, and expand our Website
  • Understand and analyze how You use our Website
  • Send You our newsletter and promotional emails (with Your consent, and You can unsubscribe at any time)
  • Respond to Your comments, questions, and provide customer support
  • Process and manage Your subscriptions, requests, and inquiries
  • Communicate with You, either directly or through one of our partners, including for customer service, to provide You with updates and other information relating to the Website, and for marketing and promotional purposes
  • Display personalized advertisements through Google AdSense and other advertising partners based on Your browsing behavior and interests
  • Monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve Your experience with the Website
  • Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, security threats, and fraudulent activity
  • Comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements and policies
  • Conduct contests, surveys, and promotions
  • Develop new products, services, features, and functionality

If You are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom (UK), or Switzerland, We process Your Personal Data based on the following legal grounds under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

6.1 Consent

You have given clear, affirmative consent for Us to process Your Personal Data for specific purposes, such as:

  • Subscribing to our newsletter
  • Receiving personalized advertising (where required by law)
  • Submitting comments or contact forms

You have the right to withdraw Your consent at any time. Withdrawing Your consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

6.2 Legitimate Interests

Processing is necessary for Our legitimate interests or the legitimate interests of a third party, provided that Your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests. Our legitimate interests include:

  • Operating and improving our Website
  • Analyzing how visitors use our Website to enhance user experience
  • Detecting and preventing fraud, security threats, and abuse
  • Marketing our content and services (where not based on consent)

6.3 Legal Obligation

Processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation to which We are subject, such as:

  • Responding to lawful requests from public authorities
  • Complying with tax or accounting requirements
  • Responding to court orders or legal processes

6.4 Performance of a Contract

Processing is necessary to fulfill a contract We have with You, or to take steps at Your request before entering into a contract (e.g., processing contest entries or giveaway participation).

7. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell Your Personal Data.

We may share Your information in the following circumstances:

7.1 With Service Providers and Business Partners

We share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Website, conducting our business, or serving our users, including:

  • Web hosting providers (to host our Website and store data)
  • Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit) to send newsletters
  • Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) to analyze Website traffic and usage
  • Advertising networks (e.g., Google AdSense) to display ads
  • Content delivery networks (CDNs) to deliver Website content efficiently
  • Security and fraud prevention services
  • Comment management systems
  • Affiliate marketing networks

These third parties are contractually obligated to use Your Personal Data only as necessary to provide services to Us and are required to protect Your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

7.2 For Legal Reasons and Compliance

We may disclose Your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court, government agency, or law enforcement), including to:

  • Comply with legal obligations or court orders
  • Protect and defend our rights, property, or safety, and the rights, property, or safety of our users or others
  • Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing, fraud, or violations of our Terms of Service
  • Protect against legal liability

7.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, Your Personal Data may be transferred to the acquiring entity or third party. We will notify You via email and/or a prominent notice on our Website of any change in ownership or use of Your Personal Data.

7.4 With Your Consent

We may share Your information for any other purpose with Your explicit consent.

7.5 Aggregated or De-Identified Data

We may share aggregated or de-identified information that cannot reasonably be used to identify You for research, marketing, analytics, or other purposes.

8. Data Retention

We retain Your Personal Data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Retention periods for different types of data:

  • Newsletter subscribers: We retain Your email address and subscription preferences until You unsubscribe or request deletion
  • Comments: We retain comments indefinitely unless You request deletion or we determine that removal is appropriate
  • Contact form submissions: We retain records of contact inquiries for up to 2 years for customer support and record-keeping purposes
  • Analytics data (Google Analytics): Automatically deleted after 26 months
  • Cookie data: Duration varies by cookie type, typically from 30 days to 24 months
  • Contest/giveaway data: Retained for the duration of the contest/giveaway and up to 1 year afterward for legal and tax compliance

When We no longer need Your Personal Data for the purposes described above, or when You request deletion, We will securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with applicable laws.

9. Your Privacy Rights

9.1 General Rights (All Users)

Regardless of where You are located, You have the following rights regarding Your Personal Data:

  • Right to Access: You can request a copy of the Personal Data We hold about You
  • Right to Correction: You can request that We correct or update inaccurate or incomplete Personal Data
  • Right to Deletion: You can request that We delete Your Personal Data, subject to certain legal exceptions
  • Right to Object: You can object to Our processing of Your Personal Data for certain purposes, such as direct marketing
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that We temporarily or permanently stop processing some or all of Your Personal Data

9.2 Additional Rights for EEA, UK, and Switzerland Users (GDPR)

If You are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom (UK), or Switzerland, You have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request a copy of Your Personal Data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and to transmit that data to another controller
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Where We rely on Your consent to process Your Personal Data, You have the right to withdraw that consent at any time
  • Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with Your local data protection authority (also known as a supervisory authority) if You believe We have violated Your privacy rights
  • Right to Object to Automated Decision-Making: You have the right not to be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning You or similarly significantly affects You

EU Data Protection Authorities:

For a list of data protection authorities in the EU, please visit: https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/board/members_en

9.3 California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If You are a California resident, You have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

  • Right to Know: You have the right to know what Personal Information We collect, use, disclose, and sell about You
  • Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of Personal Information We have collected from You, subject to certain exceptions
  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of Your Personal Information. Note: We do not sell Personal Information.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising Your privacy rights
  • Right to Correct: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate Personal Information
  • Right to Limit Use and Disclosure of Sensitive Personal Information: You have the right to limit the use and disclosure of Your sensitive Personal Information to certain purposes

Categories of Personal Information We Collect (California Residents):

  • Identifiers (name, email address, IP address)
  • Internet or other electronic network activity (browsing history, interactions with our Website)
  • Geolocation data (general location based on IP address)
  • Inferences drawn from the above to create a profile about preferences and interests

California “Shine the Light” Law:

California Civil Code Section 1798.83 permits California residents to request certain information regarding our disclosure of Personal Information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes. We do not share Personal Information with third parties for their own direct marketing purposes.

9.4 Other U.S. State Privacy Rights

If You reside in Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, Utah, Montana, Oregon, Texas, or other states with comprehensive privacy laws, You may have similar rights to those listed above, including:

  • Right to access Your Personal Data
  • Right to correct inaccuracies in Your Personal Data
  • Right to delete Your Personal Data
  • Right to opt out of the sale of Personal Data and targeted advertising
  • Right to opt out of profiling in furtherance of decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects

9.5 How to Exercise Your Privacy Rights

To exercise any of the rights described above, please contact Us using the following methods:

We will respond to Your request within the timeframe required by applicable law (typically within 30-45 days). We may need to verify Your identity before processing Your request to protect Your privacy and security.

9.6 How to Manage Cookies and Advertising Preferences

Managing Cookies:

You can control and manage cookies through Your browser settings. Please refer to Section 3.4 of this Privacy Policy for detailed instructions.

Opting Out of Personalized Advertising:

Unsubscribing from Marketing Emails:

You can unsubscribe from our marketing emails at any time by:

  • Clicking the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any marketing email
  • Emailing us at [email protected] with “Unsubscribe” in the subject line
  • Updating Your email preferences in Your account settings (if applicable)

Note: Even if You opt out of marketing emails, We may still send You transactional or administrative emails related to Your use of our Service (e.g., responses to Your inquiries, contest confirmations).

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the European Economic Area). We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under these ages.

If You are a parent or guardian and You become aware that Your child has provided Us with Personal Data without Your consent, please contact Us immediately at [email protected]. If We become aware that We have collected Personal Data from a child under the applicable age without verification of parental consent, We will take steps to delete that information from our servers.

11. International Data Transfers

Our Website is operated in the United States. If You are accessing our Website from outside the United States, please be aware that Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where our servers are located and our central database is operated.

The data protection and privacy laws in the United States may not be as comprehensive as those in Your country. By using our Website, You consent to the transfer of Your information to the United States.

11.1 Safeguards for EEA, UK, and Switzerland Users

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom (UK), and Switzerland, We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers, such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs): We use Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission for transfers of Personal Data to third countries
  • Data Processing Agreements: We enter into data processing agreements with our third-party service providers that include appropriate data protection clauses
  • Adequacy Decisions: Where applicable, We rely on adequacy decisions by the European Commission recognizing that certain countries provide an adequate level of data protection

You may contact Us to obtain more information about the safeguards We have put in place for international data transfers.

12. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and organizational security measures designed to protect Your Personal Data from unauthorized access, use, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Security measures include, but are not limited to:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission between Your browser and our Website
  • Secure hosting with reputable third-party providers
  • Regular security assessments and updates to our systems and software
  • Access controls limiting access to Personal Data to authorized personnel only
  • Data backup and recovery procedures
  • Monitoring and logging to detect and respond to security incidents

Important Disclaimer:

While We strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect Your Personal Data, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of Your data. You use our Website and provide Your information at Your own risk.

If You become aware of any security breach or unauthorized access to Your data, please contact Us immediately at [email protected].

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not owned or controlled by CrockCozy, including:

  • Affiliate links to product retailers (e.g., Amazon, kitchen supply stores)
  • Links to other blogs, recipe sites, or cooking resources
  • Social media platforms
  • Advertising partner websites

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of these third-party websites. When You click on a third-party link and leave our Website, this Privacy Policy no longer applies.

We strongly encourage You to read the privacy policies and terms of service of any third-party websites You visit.

14. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some web browsers incorporate a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals to websites You visit that You do not want to have Your online activity tracked.

Our Website does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” signals or similar mechanisms. However, You can manage cookies and tracking technologies through Your browser settings (see Section 3.4) or by opting out of personalized advertising (see Section 9.6).

15. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When We make changes, We will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this Privacy Policy.

Notification of Material Changes:

If We make material changes to this Privacy Policy that significantly affect Your rights or how We use Your Personal Data, We will provide notice by:

  • Posting a prominent notice on our Website
  • Sending an email to our newsletter subscribers
  • Obtaining Your consent where required by law

We encourage You to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how We collect, use, and protect Your information.

Continued Use After Changes:

Your continued use of our Website after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes Your acceptance of the updated policy. If You do not agree to the updated Privacy Policy, please stop using our Website.

16. Contact Us

If You have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact Us:

CrockCozy
Email: [email protected]
Contact Form: https://www.crockcozy.com/contact
Website: www.crockcozy.com

We will do our best to respond to Your inquiry promptly, typically within 30 days of receiving Your request.

17. Consent

By using our Website, You acknowledge that You have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If You do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use our Website.

This Privacy Policy is compliant with:

  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – EU, UK, Switzerland
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
  • Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
  • Colorado Privacy Act (CPA)
  • Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA)
  • Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA)
  • California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA)
  • Google AdSense Program Policies
  • Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)