Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Website: https://chefimen.com
Contact: contact@chefimen.com
1. Introduction
Welcome to Chef Imen. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy & Cookies Policy explains what we collect, why, and how we protect it.
2. Scope & Independence
Chef Imen is an independent cooking site. This policy applies to this website and services we control. It does not apply to third-party sites linked from our site.
3. What We Collect
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Personal data you give us: name, email, message (from contact forms) — only when you choose to provide it.
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Automatically collected data: IP address, browser, device type, pages visited, referrer, timestamps (analytics).
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Cookies and local storage: small data files used to remember choices and measure site use.
4. How We Use Data
We use data to: respond to messages, provide and improve the site, analyze traffic, comply with law, and protect security. We do NOT sell personal data.
5. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies for essential site function, analytics (e.g., Google Analytics), and advertising partners (Ezoic/Mediavine) where active. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser. We recommend installing a cookie consent plugin (Complianz or CookieYes) and linking this page from the cookie banner.
6. Third-Party Services
We may use third parties (analytics, ad partners) who collect anonymized data under their own policies. Examples: Google Analytics, Mediavine, Ezoic. We ensure third parties are reputable and compliant with GDPR/CCPA.
7. Data Retention & Security
We retain contact messages until they are no longer needed or until you request deletion. We use SSL encryption and reputable hosting. Access to data is limited to authorized personnel.
8. Your Rights (GDPR & Similar Laws)
If you are in the UK/EU you may: access, correct, delete, or export your personal data; withdraw consent; request restriction. To exercise these rights, email contact@chefimen.com. We will respond within a reasonable time required by law.
9. Children
This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we learn we have, we will remove it promptly on request.
10. International Transfers
Data may be processed outside your country. Where required, we use safeguards to protect data transfers.
11. Changes to Policy
We may update this policy. The Effective Date at the top will show the current version.
12. Contact
For privacy questions or data requests: contact@chefimen.com
