Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 27, 2026
Welcome to MilaCook.com (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “the Site”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, or interact with our content. By using MilaCook.com, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms, please do not use the Site.
1. Who We Are
MilaCook.com is a personal food blog dedicated to sharing approachable, family-friendly recipes, kitchen tips, and inspiration. Our content is intended for a general U.S. audience, including home cooks, food enthusiasts, and anyone seeking everyday joy in the kitchen.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide you with a better experience and to deliver our newsletter if you choose to subscribe. The types of information we collect include:
- Personal Information You Provide:
- Email Address: When you subscribe to our newsletter, you provide your email address so we can send you updates and recipes.
- Contact Information: If you contact us via our Contact Page or by email at [email protected], we may collect your name and email address to respond to your inquiry.
- Automatically Collected Information:
- Usage Data: We may collect information about your device and how you interact with the Site, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates/times of your visits. This information is collected via standard web server logs and analytics tools.
- Cookies: Like most websites, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand user engagement. See the “Cookies and Tracking Technologies” section below for more details.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To send you our newsletter if you have subscribed
- To respond to your inquiries or feedback
- To improve our website, content, and user experience
- To monitor and analyze usage and trends to better understand how our audience interacts with the Site
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or security concerns
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit a website. MilaCook.com uses cookies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze site traffic and usage patterns via analytics tools (such as Google Analytics)
- Enhance the performance and functionality of the Site
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the Site. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.
5. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party service providers to help operate our website and deliver our newsletter. These providers may have access to your information only to perform tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for other purposes. Examples include:
- Email Newsletter Service: We use a third-party service to manage our newsletter subscriptions and email delivery. Your email address is stored securely and used only for sending you our newsletter.
- Analytics Providers: We use analytics tools to understand how visitors use our Site. These tools may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited, but do not identify you personally.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
7. Children’s Privacy
MilaCook.com is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us at [email protected] and we will promptly delete it.
8. Your Choices and Rights
- Newsletter Unsubscribe: You may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email or by contacting us at [email protected].
- Cookie Preferences: You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.
- Access, Correction, and Deletion: You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws.
9. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. If you unsubscribe from our newsletter, your email address will be removed from our mailing list within a reasonable period.
10. International Visitors
MilaCook.com is operated in the United States and intended for U.S. visitors. If you access the Site from outside the U.S., please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.
11. Links to Other Websites
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience or reference. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:
- By email: [email protected]
- Via our Contact Page
14. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the right to request deletion of your personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. MilaCook.com does not sell your personal information. To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected].
15. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature. MilaCook.com does not currently respond to DNT signals, as there is no universally accepted standard for DNT compliance. However, you can manage your cookie preferences as described above.
16. Acceptance of This Policy
By using MilaCook.com, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.
Thank you for visiting MilaCook.com and trusting us with your privacy. We are committed to protecting your information and providing a safe, inspiring space for your kitchen adventures.