Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to CookTimeGuide ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at https://cooktimeguide.com.

Information We Collect

We collect minimal information to provide and improve our service:

• Usage Data: We automatically collect anonymous usage data such as pages visited, time spent on pages, browser type, device type, and referring URLs. This data does not identify you personally.
• Local Storage: We store your theme preference and timer settings locally on your device using browser local storage. This data never leaves your device.

Cookies and Tracking

We use privacy-respecting analytics that do not rely on tracking cookies or persistent identifiers. We do not use third-party tracking scripts, fingerprinting, or cross-site tracking of any kind.

How We Use Your Information

The anonymous usage data we collect is used to:

• Understand which pages and features are most useful
• Improve site performance and user experience
• Identify and fix technical issues

Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We do not serve personalized advertisements. Anonymous, aggregated usage data may be shared with analytics providers solely to help us improve the site.

Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to external websites (such as USDA.gov). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].