Privacy Policy

Chefezekielcooks operates chefezekielcooks.com and is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of visitors who access and use this website. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, stored, disclosed, and protected when you visit the website, read recipes, browse cooking articles, or contact Chefezekielcooks by email at contact@chefezekielcooks.com.

This Privacy Policy is intended to provide transparent notice regarding data processing practices in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy laws, including principles commonly associated with the General Data Protection Regulation. By accessing and using this website, you acknowledge that your information may be processed as described in this Privacy Policy.

Chefezekielcooks is a food blog that publishes recipes, cooking guidance, ingredient information, kitchen tips, and related editorial content. Because the website is informational in nature, the categories of personal data collected are limited and generally relate to website functionality, analytics, security, and communications sent directly by email.

Chefezekielcooks collects only limited information necessary to operate, secure, maintain, and improve the website. The information collected may include:

• Technical information, such as IP address, browser type, browser version, device type, operating system, referring pages, and similar browser or device identifiers.
• Usage information, such as pages viewed, time spent on pages, navigation patterns, approximate visit timing, and general interaction data collected through standard web analytics tools.
• Cookie-related information, including data generated through cookies and similar technologies used to support website functionality, performance measurement, and analytics.
• Email correspondence, including your email address and any information you voluntarily include when contacting contact@chefezekielcooks.com.

Chefezekielcooks does not request or intentionally collect sensitive personal data through the website. Visitors should avoid sending unnecessary sensitive information by email unless such disclosure is strictly required for the purpose of their inquiry.

Information may be collected through automated technologies and direct communications:

• Automatically when you visit chefezekielcooks.com, through server logs, cookies, and standard analytics technologies.
• Directly from you when you send an email to contact@chefezekielcooks.com.

Automated collection helps Chefezekielcooks understand how visitors use recipes, cooking guides, and other blog content, and assists in maintaining website performance, security, and usability.

Personal data and related technical information may be processed for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and present the website and its content effectively.
• To analyze traffic and improve website structure, recipe content, readability, and performance.
• To monitor usage trends and understand which cooking articles and recipes are most useful to visitors.
• To detect, prevent, and respond to technical issues, abuse, unauthorized access, fraud, and security incidents.
• To respond to inquiries, requests, or other communications sent by email.
• To comply with legal obligations, enforce website policies, and protect the rights, property, and safety of Chefezekielcooks and its visitors.

Where applicable data protection law requires a legal basis for processing, Chefezekielcooks relies on one or more of the following legal bases:

• Legitimate interests: to operate and improve the website, understand visitor engagement, maintain security, prevent misuse, and respond to communications.
• Consent: where cookies or similar technologies require consent under applicable law, such processing will be based on your consent.
• Legal obligation: where processing is necessary to comply with applicable legal or regulatory requirements.
• Establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims: where processing is reasonably necessary to protect legal rights and interests.

When processing is based on legitimate interests, Chefezekielcooks seeks to ensure that such interests are not overridden by the rights and freedoms of website visitors.

Chefezekielcooks uses cookies and similar technologies to support website operation and collect analytics data. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites function efficiently and provide information about visitor interactions.

These technologies may be used to:

• Recognize repeat visits in a limited and technical manner.
• Measure page traffic and visitor behavior.
• Evaluate the performance of recipes, articles, and informational pages.
• Support website stability, security, and functionality.

You may be able to control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that restricting cookies may affect certain functional aspects of the website or reduce the accuracy of analytics data used to improve content and performance.

If you contact Chefezekielcooks at contact@chefezekielcooks.com, the information you provide will be used only to review, manage, and respond to your message, and to maintain a record of correspondence where reasonably necessary for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Email communications are transmitted over systems that may not be fully secure. While reasonable safeguards are used where appropriate, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure. You should exercise discretion and avoid including confidential or highly sensitive information in email unless necessary.

Chefezekielcooks does not sell personal data. Information may be disclosed only where reasonably necessary and legally permitted, including in the following circumstances:

• To service providers that support website hosting, analytics, maintenance, security, or technical operations, subject to appropriate confidentiality and data protection obligations.
• To comply with legal obligations, lawful requests, court orders, or regulatory requirements.
• To investigate or address security issues, suspected fraud, technical abuse, or violations of applicable law.
• To protect the rights, property, safety, and legitimate interests of Chefezekielcooks, its visitors, or others.
• In connection with a reorganization, transfer, or business restructuring, where permitted by law and subject to appropriate safeguards.

Personal data is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including website administration, analytics, security, legal compliance, and correspondence management. Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information, the purpose for which it was collected, operational necessity, and legal requirements.

Technical logs and analytics data are generally kept for a limited period consistent with site management and performance analysis needs. Email correspondence may be retained for as long as necessary to address the relevant inquiry, maintain records, resolve disputes, or comply with legal obligations.

Chefezekielcooks takes reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. These measures may include administrative controls, restricted access, hosting safeguards, and security monitoring appropriate to the nature of the website and the limited categories of data processed.

Despite these efforts, no website, server, analytics system, or email transmission can be guaranteed to be entirely secure. Visitors use the website and communicate electronically at their own risk to the extent permitted by law.

Subject to applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including the right to:

• Request access to personal data relating to you.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Request deletion of personal data where there is no lawful basis for continued processing.
• Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances.
• Object to processing based on legitimate interests, where applicable.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent, without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
• Request portability of data, where applicable under law.
• Lodge a complaint with a competent supervisory authority if you believe your rights have been infringed.

To exercise any applicable rights, please contact contact@chefezekielcooks.com. Reasonable steps may be taken to verify identity before responding to a request. Certain rights may be limited where exceptions or legal obligations apply.

Chefezekielcooks publishes recipes, ingredient suggestions, cooking techniques, and food-related educational content for general informational purposes only. Although care is taken to present content accurately and clearly, individual results may vary depending on ingredients, equipment, skill level, kitchen conditions, substitutions, and personal health circumstances.

Allergies and Dietary Risks

Recipes and food content may include ingredients associated with common allergens or intolerances. Visitors are solely responsible for reviewing ingredient labels, identifying allergens, preventing cross-contamination, and determining whether any recipe or ingredient is appropriate for their personal dietary needs. Chefezekielcooks does not guarantee that any recipe is free from allergens, intolerances, or dietary conflicts.

Cooking and Kitchen Safety

Cooking involves inherent risks, including risks associated with knives, hot surfaces, open flames, electrical appliances, undercooked food, food spoilage, and improper food handling. Visitors are responsible for exercising appropriate caution, following safe food preparation practices, using equipment correctly, and ensuring that food is cooked, stored, and handled safely. Chefezekielcooks disclaims liability, to the fullest extent permitted by law, for injury, illness, damage, or loss arising from the preparation or consumption of recipes or reliance on cooking guidance published on the website.

Nutritional Information

Any nutritional information, serving estimates, portion guidance, or ingredient-related health references provided on this website are approximate only and should not be treated as medical, dietary, or professional nutritional advice. Nutritional values can vary significantly based on brands, measurements, substitutions, preparation methods, and portion sizes. Visitors should independently verify nutritional data where precision is important.

The website may rely on third-party technical providers for hosting, analytics, security, and operational support. Such providers may process limited technical data on behalf of Chefezekielcooks in accordance with applicable contractual and legal safeguards.

Where the website contains links to external websites or resources, Chefezekielcooks is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, security, or policies of those external sites. Visitors should review the privacy notices of any external website they choose to access.

Chefezekielcooks is not directed to children and does not knowingly seek to collect personal data from children through the website. If it becomes apparent that personal data has been provided in a manner inconsistent with applicable law, reasonable steps may be taken to delete or restrict such information as appropriate.

Chefezekielcooks reserves the right to update or revise this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in legal requirements, website operations, analytics practices, or security measures. Any updated version will be posted on this page and will become effective upon publication unless otherwise stated.

Visitors are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically to remain informed about how information is handled.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, the processing of your information, or any request relating to privacy and data protection, please contact:

contact@chefezekielcooks.com