Privacy Policy

Thomascookbook respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information collected through thomascookbook.com. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, disclosed, stored, and protected when you visit and interact with this website. It also explains your choices and the limits of the information and content provided on this food blog.

By accessing or using thomascookbook.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, you should discontinue use of the website.

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through thomascookbook.com in connection with recipe content, cooking articles, food-related guides, blog pages, and general website functionality. It applies only to information collected through the website and direct email communications sent to ccntact@thomascookbook.com.

This website is an informational food blog. It does not provide medical advice, nutritional counseling, or professional dietary services. The content is intended for general informational and educational purposes only.

Thomascookbook collects limited information necessary to operate, maintain, analyze, and improve the website. The categories of information collected may include:

• Cookies and similar technologies: Small data files stored on your device to help the website function properly, understand site usage, and improve performance.
• IP address: Your device’s internet protocol address may be collected automatically when you access the website.
• Browser and device information: This may include browser type, browser version, operating system, device type, language settings, referring pages, and technical information about how you access the website.
• Page visit and usage data: Information such as pages viewed, time spent on pages, navigation paths, approximate session duration, and general interactions with website content may be collected through standard web analytics tools.
• Email communications: If you contact Thomascookbook at ccntact@thomascookbook.com, the information you provide in your email, including your email address and the content of your message, will be collected and used to respond to your inquiry.

Thomascookbook does not intentionally collect more information than is reasonably necessary for these purposes.

Information may be collected in the following ways:

• Automatically through cookies and analytics technologies when you browse the website.
• Automatically through server logs and related technical systems that record website traffic and usage.
• Directly from you when you send an email to ccntact@thomascookbook.com.

Some information is collected automatically as part of the normal operation of a website and is necessary to maintain security, diagnose technical issues, and evaluate website performance.

Information collected through thomascookbook.com may be used for legitimate business and operational purposes, including to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the website and its content.
• Understand how visitors use the website and which pages are most useful.
• Monitor website performance, stability, and security.
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, misuse, fraud, or unauthorized activity.
• Respond to inquiries or communications sent by email.
• Comply with applicable legal obligations, enforce website policies, and protect rights, property, and safety.

Information is processed only to the extent reasonably necessary for these purposes and in a manner consistent with this Privacy Policy.

Thomascookbook uses cookies and standard analytics technologies to better understand website traffic and visitor behavior. These technologies help identify general patterns such as which recipes or articles are viewed, how users navigate the site, and whether technical improvements are needed.

Cookies may be session-based or persistent. Session cookies typically expire when you close your browser, while persistent cookies may remain on your device for a longer period unless deleted manually or through browser settings.

You may be able to control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, blocking or deleting cookies may affect certain website functions, reduce convenience, or limit the accuracy of analytics and site performance features.

Analytics data is generally used in aggregated or de-identified form where practical. However, certain technical identifiers, such as IP addresses, may still be processed as part of standard analytics and server functionality.

Where applicable under privacy law, Thomascookbook may rely on one or more legal bases to process information collected through the website:

• Legitimate interests: To operate, secure, analyze, maintain, and improve the website and its content.
• Consent: Where consent is required for certain cookies or technologies, processing may be based on your consent.
• Legal obligation: To comply with legal requirements, lawful requests, or regulatory obligations.
• Protection of vital interests and legal claims: To protect rights, safety, and property, and to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims where necessary.

Thomascookbook does not sell personal information. Information may be disclosed only in limited circumstances consistent with this Privacy Policy, including:

• To analytics, hosting, security, or technical service providers that support operation of the website and process information on an appropriate confidential basis.
• When disclosure is required by law, legal process, court order, or governmental request.
• When reasonably necessary to investigate, prevent, or respond to suspected fraud, security incidents, unlawful conduct, or violations of website policies.
• To protect the rights, property, safety, and legal interests of Thomascookbook, its operators, users, or others.
• In connection with a business transition, restructuring, transfer, or assignment involving the website or its assets, subject to appropriate safeguards where required.

Any disclosure will be limited to what is reasonably necessary under the circumstances.

Information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including maintaining website functionality, analyzing performance, responding to communications, resolving disputes, enforcing policies, and complying with legal obligations.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information, the purpose for which it was collected, technical requirements, security needs, and applicable legal considerations. When information is no longer needed, reasonable steps will be taken to delete, anonymize, or securely dispose of it where appropriate.

Thomascookbook uses reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, misuse, or destruction. These measures may include secure hosting practices, restricted access, monitoring, and other standard website security controls.

Despite reasonable safeguards, no method of internet transmission, electronic storage, or website operation is completely secure. Accordingly, Thomascookbook cannot guarantee absolute security, uninterrupted operation, or complete protection against all vulnerabilities, attacks, or unauthorized access. Use of the website is at your own risk.

You may have certain rights or choices regarding information collected through the website, subject to applicable law. These may include the right to request access to, correction of, deletion of, or limitation of certain personal information, as well as the right to object to certain processing activities where legally available.

You may also manage cookies through your browser settings and may choose not to send personal information by email. If you contact Thomascookbook regarding a privacy request, reasonable steps may be taken to verify your request before action is taken.

To make a privacy-related inquiry, please email ccntact@thomascookbook.com.

If you contact Thomascookbook by email, your message and contact details may be retained to respond to your inquiry, maintain records of correspondence, and protect against misuse or abuse of communications channels. Please avoid sending sensitive or confidential information by email, as email transmission may not always be secure.

This website may contain links to third-party websites, tools, or resources for reference or convenience. Thomascookbook is not responsible for the privacy, security, content, or practices of third-party websites or services. Accessing any third-party site is at your own discretion and risk.

You should review the privacy policies and terms of any third-party websites you visit, as this Privacy Policy does not apply to them.

Because Thomascookbook publishes recipes, cooking instructions, ingredient suggestions, and food-related informational content, visitors should understand the limitations and risks associated with using such content.

Allergies and Ingredient Sensitivities

Recipes and food recommendations may include common allergens or ingredients that may not be suitable for all individuals. You are solely responsible for reviewing ingredient labels, verifying substitutions, and determining whether a recipe is safe for your dietary needs, allergies, intolerances, medical conditions, or personal preferences. Thomascookbook makes no warranty that any recipe or ingredient is allergen-free, cross-contamination-free, or suitable for a particular diet.

Cooking and Kitchen Safety

Cooking involves inherent risks, including but not limited to cuts, burns, fires, foodborne illness, undercooked food, equipment malfunction, and improper food handling. Any reliance on cooking instructions, temperatures, timings, storage guidance, or preparation methods on this website is at your own risk. You are responsible for using sound judgment, proper sanitation, safe food handling procedures, and appropriate supervision when preparing food.

Nutritional Information

Any nutritional information, if provided or inferred from recipe content, is an estimate only and may vary significantly based on ingredients, brands, measurements, substitutions, portion sizes, preparation methods, and other factors. Nutritional values should not be treated as guaranteed, complete, medically accurate, or suitable for dietary planning. You should consult a qualified professional for advice related to health, nutrition, or medical conditions.

No Professional Advice

Content on Thomascookbook is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, nutritional, health, or professional advice. No content on this website creates any professional-client relationship. Reliance on any information provided by this website is solely at your own discretion and risk.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Thomascookbook disclaims all warranties, express or implied, regarding the website, its availability, its content, and any information collected or processed in connection with its operation. The website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of accuracy, completeness, reliability, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or uninterrupted functionality.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Thomascookbook shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages, or any loss of data, goodwill, profits, health outcomes, or other losses arising from or related to your use of, or reliance on, the website, including recipe content, cooking instructions, nutritional estimates, technical issues, or privacy-related incidents, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

Thomascookbook is not directed to children and does not knowingly collect personal information from children through the website. If you believe that information has been provided inappropriately through the website or by email, please contact ccntact@thomascookbook.com so the matter can be reviewed and addressed as appropriate.

Thomascookbook reserves the right to modify, update, or revise this Privacy Policy at any time in its sole discretion. Any changes will become effective when the updated Privacy Policy is posted on thomascookbook.com. Your continued use of the website after any changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

You are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically to remain informed about current privacy practices.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of information by Thomascookbook, you may contact:

• Email: ccntact@thomascookbook.com
• Website: thomascookbook.com