Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy – WeatherCooking.com

Last Updated: 10/06/25

Introduction

Welcome to WeatherCooking.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and share your information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information that we receive through our website and services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

  • Contact information (name, email address) when you create an account or subscribe to our newsletter
  • Profile information (cooking preferences, dietary restrictions, location data)
  • User-generated content (recipes, comments, ratings, photos)
  • Communication records when you contact our support team

Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address and device information
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system and platform
  • Usage data (pages visited, time spent, clicks)
  • Referring website or search queries
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

Location Information

  • General location data based on IP address
  • Precise location if you enable location services for weather-based recommendations

How We Use Your Information

Service Provision

  • Providing personalized weather-based recipe recommendations
  • Creating and managing your user account
  • Delivering our cooking and weather-matching services
  • Processing recipe submissions and user interactions

Communication

  • Sending service-related announcements and updates
  • Responding to your inquiries and support requests
  • Sending marketing communications (with your consent)
  • Notifying you about weather-alert cooking suggestions

Improvement & Analytics

  • Analyzing website usage patterns and trends
  • Improving our recipes, features, and user experience
  • Conducting research and development
  • Testing new features and functionality

Advertising

  • Displaying personalized advertisements
  • Measuring ad performance and effectiveness
  • Optimizing ad placement and frequency

Google Advertising

We use Google AdSense and other Google advertising services that may:

  • Use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website
  • Employ interest-based advertising using DoubleClick cookie
  • Use Remarketing with Google Analytics to advertise online
  • Implement Google Display Network Impression Reporting
  • Utilize Google Analytics Demographics and Interest Reporting

You can opt out of Google Analytics for Display Advertising and customize Google Display Network ads using Google’s Ads Settings.

Ezoic Advertising

Our website uses Ezoic to improve user experience and serve personalized ads. Ezoic may:

  • Collect information about your use of our website
  • Use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies
  • Employ machine learning to optimize content and ads
  • Collect data for analytics and personalization purposes

Ezoic’s privacy policy is available at https://g.ezoic.net/privacy/weathercooking.com

Mediavine Advertising

If we work with Mediavine for advertising, they may:

  • Serve contextual and personalized advertisements
  • Use cookies and similar technologies for ad delivery
  • Collect data for ad measurement and optimization
  • Implement header bidding and programmatic advertising

Mediavine’s privacy policy is available at https://www.mediavine.com/privacy-policy/

Cookie Policy

We use several types of cookies:

Essential Cookies

  • Required for basic website functionality
  • Enable account login and session management
  • Remember your preferences and settings

Performance Cookies

  • Collect anonymous data about website usage
  • Help us understand how visitors interact with our site
  • Identify areas for improvement

Functionality Cookies

  • Remember your cooking preferences and dietary restrictions
  • Save your location settings for weather recommendations
  • Store your recipe ratings and favorites

Advertising Cookies

  • Serve targeted advertisements based on your interests
  • Limit ad frequency and measure effectiveness
  • Enable cross-site tracking for retargeting

Third-Party Services

We use various third-party services that may collect information:

Analytics Services

  • Google Analytics for website traffic analysis
  • Heat mapping and user behavior tools
  • A/B testing platforms

Advertising Networks

  • Google AdSense and Ad Exchange
  • Ezoic advertising platform
  • Mediavine (if applicable)
  • Other programmatic advertising partners

Social Media

  • Social sharing buttons and integrations
  • Social media authentication options
  • Embedded content from social platforms

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

Service Providers

  • Cloud hosting and infrastructure providers
  • Email marketing platforms
  • Customer support software
  • Analytics and monitoring services

Advertising Partners

  • Ad networks and exchanges
  • Data management platforms
  • Ad verification services

Legal Requirements

  • When required by law or legal process
  • To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
  • In connection with business transfers or mergers

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures including:

  • SSL encryption for data transmission
  • Secure server infrastructure
  • Regular security assessments
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Data backup and recovery procedures

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Correction

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Request deletion of your personal data

Marketing Communications

  • Opt out of marketing emails using unsubscribe links
  • Adjust your email preferences in account settings
  • Contact us to update your communication preferences

Cookies and Tracking

  • Adjust browser settings to refuse cookies
  • Use opt-out mechanisms for specific advertising services
  • Manage preferences through our cookie consent banner

Location Data

  • Disable location services in your browser or device
  • Manually enter location instead of using automatic detection

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our services to you
  • Maintain your user account
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
  • Support business operations and improvements

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to delete the information.

California Privacy Rights

California residents have the right to:

  • Request disclosure of data collection and sharing practices
  • Opt out of the sale of personal information
  • Request deletion of personal information
  • Not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising these rights

GDPR Compliance

For users in the European Economic Area, we:

  • Process data based on legitimate interests or consent
  • Provide data portability and erasure rights
  • Honor data processing objections
  • Appoint data protection representatives as required

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on our website
  • Sending email notifications (for significant changes)
  • Updating the “Last Updated” date

Contact Information

For privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at:
Email: privacy@weathercooking.com
Address: Texes USA

Data Protection Officer
Email: dpo@weathercooking.com

Consent

By using our website, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.


WeatherCooking.com – Committed to protecting your privacy while helping you cook in harmony with the weather