Privacy Policy for The Southern Cozy Kitchen

Effective Date: March 5, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to The Southern Cozy Kitchen! Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting any personal information that you may provide while using our blog. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, and the measures we take to keep your data safe.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: This includes your name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide when you subscribe to our newsletter, comment on posts, or contact us directly.
  • Usage Data: We may collect non-personally identifiable information about your visit, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and the pages you viewed on our site.
  • Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us analyze site traffic and improve our content.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To improve our blog: Understanding how visitors interact with our site helps us enhance content, layout, and overall user experience.
  • To communicate with you: If you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us, we may use your email address to respond to inquiries or send updates about new recipes and blog posts.
  • To comply with legal obligations: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties, except in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our blog, conducting our business, or servicing you, provided that those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, or in response to a legal process, such as a court order or subpoena.

5. Third-Party Links

Our blog may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies when visiting them.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our blog is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to access, update, or delete the personal information we have about you. To make a request, please contact us at [your contact email].

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

The Southern Cozy Kitchen
[email protected]