Privacy Policy

Thomascookbook respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal data processed through thomascookbook.com. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, stored, disclosed, and otherwise processed when you visit and use this food blog website. It is intended to provide transparent notice of data processing practices in accordance with applicable data protection principles, including the General Data Protection Regulation and related privacy standards.

Thomascookbook publishes food, recipe, cooking, kitchen, and related editorial content for informational purposes. In operating this website, only limited technical and analytics-related information is collected, namely cookies, IP addresses, browser information, and page visit data. If you contact Thomascookbook directly, your email and any information you choose to include in your message will also be processed for the purpose of responding to your inquiry.

By using thomascookbook.com, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy and understand how your information may be processed. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, you should discontinue use of the website.

For the purposes of applicable data protection law, Thomascookbook is the controller of personal data processed through thomascookbook.com, except where third-party analytics or service providers act as independent controllers or separate controllers under their own privacy terms.

Privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns may be directed to: ccntact@thomascookbook.com.

Thomascookbook limits data collection to information necessary for website operation, security, performance measurement, and communications initiated by visitors. Depending on how you interact with the website, the following categories of data may be processed:

• Technical data: IP address, browser type and version, device-related information, operating system, language settings, referring pages, and similar browser or connection metadata.
• Usage data: page views, time spent on pages, navigation paths, interactions with content, and general visit statistics collected through standard web analytics tools.
• Cookie data: information collected through cookies and similar technologies used for website functionality, security, analytics, and performance measurement.
• Communication data: your email address and the contents of any message sent to ccntact@thomascookbook.com, including any personal data you voluntarily provide.

Thomascookbook does not intentionally collect special categories of personal data through the website. Visitors should avoid sending sensitive personal information by email unless necessary and appropriate.

Personal data is collected through limited and ordinary website operations. This includes data automatically transmitted by your browser or device when accessing the website, data collected through cookies and analytics technologies, and data you voluntarily provide when contacting Thomascookbook by email.

No user account system, public submission system, or interactive publishing feature is provided on the website. Accordingly, data collection is restricted to passive technical collection and direct email correspondence initiated by the visitor.

Thomascookbook processes personal data only where there is a legitimate and defined purpose. Such purposes include:

• Operating, maintaining, and securing thomascookbook.com;
• Monitoring website performance, usage trends, and audience engagement with recipes and cooking content;
• Diagnosing technical issues, preventing misuse, and maintaining network and information security;
• Improving site structure, readability, recipe presentation, and overall user experience;
• Responding to email inquiries and maintaining related correspondence records;
• Complying with legal obligations, regulatory requests, and lawful enforcement processes;
• Establishing, exercising, or defending legal claims where necessary.

Where the GDPR or similar legal framework applies, Thomascookbook relies on one or more of the following legal bases for processing personal data:

• Legitimate interests: to operate a content website, analyze traffic, protect the site against abuse, improve recipe and editorial content, and respond to communications.
• Consent: where cookies or similar technologies require consent under applicable law, processing will be based on the user’s consent, which may be withdrawn where legally required and technically feasible.
• Legal obligation: where processing is necessary to comply with applicable laws, lawful requests, or regulatory requirements.
• Establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims: where processing is reasonably necessary to protect legal rights and interests.

Where processing is based on legitimate interests, Thomascookbook seeks to ensure that such interests are not overridden by the rights and freedoms of visitors, taking into account the limited nature of the data collected and the context of website use.

Thomascookbook uses cookies and similar technologies to support essential website functions, understand how visitors use the site, and improve content performance. Cookies may distinguish repeat visits, measure page popularity, identify technical errors, and provide aggregate analytics regarding recipe pages, article engagement, and general browsing behavior.

Analytics data may include IP addresses, browser information, pages visited, referral sources, and approximate interaction patterns. This information is generally used in aggregated or statistical form, although certain technical data may still be considered personal data under applicable law.

You may be able to control cookies through your browser settings, including blocking or deleting cookies. However, disabling certain cookies may affect functionality, site performance, or the ability to measure and improve website content effectively.

If you contact Thomascookbook at ccntact@thomascookbook.com, the website may process your email address, name if provided, and any information included in your message. This information is used solely for the purpose of reviewing, managing, and responding to your inquiry, and for maintaining records where necessary for administrative, legal, or security reasons.

Email communications are not guaranteed to be fully secure during transmission. You should use discretion and avoid sending confidential, financial, medical, or other sensitive information unless you are satisfied that doing so is appropriate.

Thomascookbook does not sell personal data. Personal data may, however, be disclosed where reasonably necessary to operate the website or comply with legal obligations. Such disclosures may include:

• Hosting, infrastructure, analytics, security, and technical service providers acting on behalf of the website;
• Professional advisers where necessary for legal, compliance, or operational purposes;
• Competent authorities, regulators, courts, or law enforcement where required by law or lawful process;
• Relevant parties in connection with the protection of rights, prevention of fraud or abuse, or the defense of legal claims.

Where third-party processors are used, Thomascookbook seeks to require appropriate confidentiality, security, and data protection safeguards consistent with applicable law.

Website hosting, analytics, email handling, and related technical services may involve the transfer, storage, or processing of personal data through systems or providers located in different jurisdictions. Where personal data is transferred internationally, Thomascookbook will seek to ensure that appropriate safeguards are applied as required by applicable data protection law, which may include contractual protections, adequacy mechanisms, or other recognized transfer safeguards.

Personal data is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including operational, analytics, correspondence, security, and legal purposes. Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the data, the necessity of maintaining records, technical requirements, and any applicable legal obligations.

Technical and analytics data is generally retained for a limited period appropriate to website administration and performance analysis. Email correspondence may be retained for as long as necessary to respond to inquiries, maintain records of communications, resolve disputes, or comply with legal obligations.

Thomascookbook implements reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or unauthorized access. Such measures may include access controls, secure hosting practices, monitoring, and other standard safeguards appropriate to the nature and volume of the data processed.

Nevertheless, no method of transmission over the internet and no method of electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Accordingly, while Thomascookbook strives to protect personal data, absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

• request access to personal data concerning you;
• request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data;
• request erasure of your personal data;
• request restriction of processing;
• object to processing based on legitimate interests;
• request data portability where applicable;
• withdraw consent where processing is based on consent, without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing;
• lodge a complaint with a competent supervisory authority if you believe your rights have been infringed.

Requests relating to personal data may be submitted to ccntact@thomascookbook.com. Thomascookbook may request information necessary to verify identity before responding to a privacy request.

Thomascookbook is a general audience food blog and is not directed specifically to children. The website does not knowingly seek to collect personal data from children through dedicated account, submission, or registration features. If you believe that personal data relating to a child has been provided through email or otherwise processed inappropriately, please contact ccntact@thomascookbook.com so that the matter may be reviewed and addressed where appropriate.

Thomascookbook publishes recipes, cooking methods, ingredient suggestions, kitchen guidance, and related editorial material for general informational purposes only. While care is taken in preparing content, the website does not warrant that recipes, ingredient information, cooking times, temperatures, methods, or results will be accurate, complete, suitable, or successful for every user, kitchen environment, ingredient variation, or dietary need.

Users are solely responsible for evaluating recipe instructions, ingredient suitability, and food preparation practices before relying on any content published on the website. Individual results may vary significantly based on equipment, skill level, ingredient quality, substitutions, storage conditions, altitude, and other factors beyond the control of Thomascookbook.

Allergies and Dietary Risks

Recipes and food-related content may include or reference common allergens and ingredients that may not be suitable for all individuals. Thomascookbook does not guarantee that any recipe is free from allergens, cross-contact risk, or ingredients incompatible with a particular medical condition, intolerance, dietary restriction, or personal preference. Visitors must independently verify all ingredients, labels, substitutions, and preparation environments before consuming any food.

Cooking and Kitchen Safety

Cooking involves inherent risks, including but not limited to cuts, burns, fire hazards, food spoilage, contamination, and undercooking or overcooking. Users are responsible for exercising appropriate caution, using kitchen equipment safely, following food hygiene standards, and ensuring that food is cooked, handled, and stored properly. Thomascookbook disclaims liability for injury, illness, damage, or loss arising from the preparation or consumption of any recipe or from reliance on kitchen-related content.

Nutritional Information

Any nutritional values, serving sizes, calorie counts, or ingredient estimates provided on the website are approximate only and should not be treated as medical, dietary, or professional advice. Such estimates may vary based on brand differences, portion sizes, substitutions, measurement methods, and preparation techniques. Visitors with medical, nutritional, or dietary concerns should seek advice from a qualified professional rather than relying exclusively on website content.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Thomascookbook disclaims liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising out of or related to the use of, or inability to use, thomascookbook.com, including reliance on recipes, editorial material, technical site availability, analytics technologies, or email communications. Nothing in this Privacy Policy excludes liability where such exclusion is prohibited by law.

This Privacy Policy governs privacy and data handling practices and should be read together with any other applicable legal notices or site terms that may govern use of the website.

Thomascookbook reserves the right to amend, revise, or update this Privacy Policy at any time in order to reflect changes in legal requirements, website functionality, operational practices, or data processing activities. Any revised 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 personal data is handled.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the processing of personal data, or a request concerning your privacy rights, please contact: ccntact@thomascookbook.com.