Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to CookingGame.Online ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website cookinggame.online (the "Service"). Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Pages viewed and time spent on our site
- Date and time of your visit
- Device identifiers
2.2 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and hold certain information. Cookies are files with small amounts of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier.
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
- Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements
- Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- To provide and maintain our Service
- To improve our website and user experience
- To analyze website usage and trends
- To display relevant advertisements
- To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
- To comply with legal obligations
- To communicate with you about our services
4. Third-Party Services
4.1 Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
4.2 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site. This information is used to compile reports and help us improve our website.
You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
4.3 Game Providers
Our games are provided by third-party game developers and platforms (such as CrazyGames). These providers may collect their own data when you play games on our site. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for more information.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
- Consent: With your explicit consent
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
7. Children's Privacy
Our Service is intended for general audiences and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.
8. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our Service, you consent to such transfers.
9. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request access to your personal information
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Portability: Request transfer of your information
- Objection: Object to processing of your information
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing
Cookie Management
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to delete personal information
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights
11. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the rights mentioned in Section 9 above.
Our lawful basis for processing your information includes:
- Legitimate interests in operating our website
- Consent for certain processing activities
- Legal obligations
12. Data Retention
We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
14. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
- Website: cookinggame.online
- Email: Available through our contact form
15. Consent
By using our website, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.