Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 20/07/2025
This Privacy Policy describes how The Cooking Twins (“we,” “us,” or “our”), operated by Emma and Ella Frost at thecookingtwins.com, collects, uses, and shares information when you visit our website. By using this site, you agree to the practices described below.
1. Information we collect
Information you provide directly
- Comments: When you leave a comment on a recipe, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your comment. Your email address is not displayed publicly.
- Email subscriptions: If you subscribe to our newsletter or email list, we collect your email address and, optionally, your first name.
- Contact form submissions: Name, email address, and message content when you contact us directly.
Information collected automatically
- Log data: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and time spent on pages.
- Device information: Device type, screen resolution, and browser settings.
- Cookies and similar technologies: See the Cookies section below for full details.
2. How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate and improve the website and recipe content
- Respond to your comments and messages
- Send email newsletters if you have subscribed (you may unsubscribe at any time)
- Analyze site traffic and usage to understand what content is most useful
- Detect and prevent spam, fraud, and security issues
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
3. Cookies and tracking technologies
Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — and similar tracking technologies. Cookies we use include:
- Essential cookies: Required for the site to function (session management, security). These cannot be disabled.
- Analytics cookies: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site. This data is aggregated and anonymized. You can opt out via Google’s opt-out tool.
- Advertising cookies: If display advertising is enabled on the site, ad networks may place cookies to serve relevant ads. See the Advertising section below.
- Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences across visits.
You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.
4. Third-party services
We use the following third-party services that may collect or process your data:
- Google Analytics — Website traffic analysis. Privacy policy
- WordPress — Website platform and comment system.
- Email service provider — For newsletter delivery (e.g., Mailchimp or similar). Data is stored on their servers per their privacy policy.
- Pinterest and Facebook — Social sharing buttons and widgets may collect data per their own privacy policies.
- Amazon Associates — Affiliate program. Amazon may set cookies when you click product links.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their policies directly.
5. Advertising
The Cooking Twins displays advertising through third-party ad networks (such as Mediavine, Raptive, or Google AdSense). These networks may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your browsing history and interests.
To opt out of interest-based advertising, you can visit:
6. Affiliate links
The Cooking Twins participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and other affiliate programs. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate links are clearly identified where required by law or best practice.
7. Your rights and choices
If you are a resident of California (CCPA) or the European Union/UK (GDPR), you have additional rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or delete your information.
Regardless of your location, you may:
- Unsubscribe from our email list at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email.
- Request deletion of a comment you left on the site by contacting us.
- Request access to personal information we hold about you by emailing us.
- Opt out of analytics tracking via browser settings or the Google Analytics opt-out.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@thecookingtwins.com. We will respond within 30 days.
8. Children’s privacy
The Cooking Twins is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
9. Data security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we make significant changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
The Cooking Twins
Emma & Ella Frost
Email: hello@thecookingtwins.com
