Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 29, 2025

Thank you for visiting cozydishdaily.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have under data protection laws such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy regulations.

1. Who We Are

Website: https://cozydishdaily.com/
Owner: Brenda, Founder of Daily Fresh Dish
Contact: Contact@cozydishdaily.com

Cozydishdaily.com is a personal wellness and healthy recipe website based in San Francisco, United States, focusing on natural healing through food, wholesome nutrition, culture-inspired recipes, and holistic living. For GDPR purposes, we act as the data controller for all information collected on this website.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

  • Contact Data: Name and email address when you subscribe, comment, or contact us.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and referral source.
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, clicks, scrolling behavior, and browsing patterns.
  • Cookies and Tracking Data: Used for functionality, analytics, personalization, and affiliate tracking.

This data is collected when you voluntarily provide it (e.g., subscribing or commenting) or when you browse the website (based on our legitimate interest, such as improving website experience and security).

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your questions, comments, or messages
  • To send newsletters, recipes, or wellness tips (with your consent)
  • To improve website performance, design, and content
  • To prevent spam, fraud, and unwanted activity
  • To analyze engagement and improve reader experience

4. Comments and Media Uploads

When you leave a comment, we collect the information you provide, as well as your IP address and browser user agent to help detect spam.

If you upload images, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors may extract this information from the images.

5. Contact Forms

When you contact us, we collect your name and email address solely to reply to your message. This information is kept for up to 6 months and will not be used for marketing unless you opt in.

6. Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Maintain essential website functionalities
  • Analyze website traffic (e.g., via Google Analytics)
  • Support affiliate links and partnerships
  • Enable social media sharing (Pinterest, Instagram, etc.)

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but some website features may not function properly.

7. Analytics

We use trusted third-party analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, to monitor website usage. The data is aggregated and anonymized and does not personally identify you.

8. Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share limited data with trusted service providers who help us operate this website, including:

  • Newsletter/email service providers
  • Web hosting companies
  • Analytics platforms
  • Affiliate marketing tools

All third-party partners comply with GDPR and other privacy laws.

9. Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary:

Data TypeRetention Period
Contact form entriesUp to 6 months
Analytics dataUp to 12 months
CommentsIndefinitely (unless deleted)
Newsletter subscriptionsUntil you unsubscribe or request deletion

10. Your Rights (EU/EEA Users)

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion (“Right to be Forgotten”)
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Object to or restrict data processing
  • Request your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, please email: Contact@Cozydishdaily.com

11. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including to the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards, such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Secure HTTPS encryption
  • Verified third-party compliance (GDPR/Data Processing Agreements)

12. How We Protect Your Data

We use industry-standard security measures, including:

  • SSL (HTTPS) encryption
  • Restricted access and password protection
  • Regular system updates
  • Trusted hosting with privacy safeguards

13. Data Breach Procedures

In the event of a data breach, we will:

  1. Assess and document the incident
  2. Notify affected users and authorities where legally required
  3. Take immediate actions to secure the system

14. Third-Party Content

Our website may include affiliate links, embedded videos, products, or social media content. These third parties have their own privacy policies, which we do not control.

15. Automated Decision-Making

We do not use your personal data for automated decision-making or profiling.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may occasionally update this Privacy Policy. Updates will be posted on this page with a new Effective Date. Please check this page periodically.

17. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:

📧 Email: Contact@Cozydishdaily.com
🌐 Contact Form: https://Cozydishdaily.com/contact/