The Privacy Policy of thecookguides.com, as found on their website, outlines the ways in which the company collects, uses, and protects the personal data of its users. Below is a summary of the key elements of their Privacy Policy:
1. **General Overview**:
   - thecookguides.com is committed to protecting user privacy and transparently handling data.
   - This policy is in conjunction with their Terms of Use.
   - Personal Data refers to any data relating to an identified or identifiable person.
2. **Data Collection**:
   - Personal Data is collected when users access or use the website, or interact with the company through various channels.
   - Providing Personal Data is voluntary, but some services may not be available without it.
   - The company does not knowingly process data about minors.
3. **Types of Data Collected**:
   - Communication Data: Includes contact information and content of communications.
   - Website Usage Data: Includes log data, traffic data, device data, and browser used.
   - Website Activity Data: Monitors user activities on the website.
4. **Purposes and Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data**:
   - Data is processed only with a legal basis, such as user consent or contract performance.
   - Users can withdraw consent at any time.
5. **Use of Personal Data**:
   - For operating
the website, personalizing content, responding to queries, and sending materials regarding services and events.
   - For analyzing and improving services, tracking usage, and protecting interests and assets.
   - To fulfill legal or regulatory requirements.
6. **Sharing of Personal Data**:
   - Personal Data is not disclosed to third parties except as detailed in the policy.
   - Data may be shared within the company group or with affiliates, business partners, during audits, or in legal situations.
7. **Transfer of Personal Data Abroad**:
   - Personal Data may be stored or processed in other jurisdictions with different data protection laws.
   - Users can request details on safeguards for their data.
8. **Retention of Personal Data**:
   - Data is retained as long as necessary for its intended purposes or as required by law.
9. **Cookies and Trackers**:
   - The site uses cookies and third-party services for analytics and advertisements.
   - Users can manage cookie preferences through their browser settings.
   - The site currently does not support "Do-Not-Track" signals.
10. **Security Measures**:
    - Suitable security policies and technical measures are implemented to protect Personal Data.
11. **Links to Other Websites**:
    - The policy does not apply to third-party websites linked to/from thecookguides.com.
12. **User Rights**:
    - Users have rights regarding their Personal Data, including access, rectification, erasure, and withdrawal of consent.
    - Specific rights are outlined for residents of the USA (under CCPA and CPRA) and EEA.
13. **Transfer of Personal Data**:
    - Additional safeguards are in place for transferring data outside the EEA.
14. **Changes to the Policy**:
    - The policy may be updated at any time, with revisions posted on the website.
15. **Contact Information**:
    - Users can contact thecookguides.com for queries related to data protection at [email protected]
The policy was last updated in January 2024 and is operated by thecookguides.com. For a complete and detailed understanding, users should refer to the full privacy policy on their website.
Email : [email protected]