Privacy Policy

At Number8Cooking, this is our Privacy Policy. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information.

Privacy Policy for Number8Cooking

Effective Date: 6th August 2025

At Number8Cooking (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://number8cooking.com (“Website”). Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not use our website.

1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information

  • Contact Details: When you voluntarily provide your contact information (such as your first and last name, email address), we collect this data for purposes such as subscribing to newsletters or contacting us.
  • Optional Submission: Providing your personal details is entirely optional. You can access most of our content without sharing any personal information.

b. Automated Data

  • Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that recognize your browser and facilitate personalized services.
  • Embedded Content: Articles may include embedded media (videos, images, etc.) from third-party websites, which may collect data independently.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide you with our latest recipes, cooking ideas, and product recommendations.
  • To send you newsletters, updates, and promotional offers (if you subscribe).
  • To improve our website’s functionality and user experience.
  • To analyze website usage and improve our services.

3. Sharing Your Information

  • Third-Party Services and Affiliates: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers that help us operate our website, process payments, analyze traffic, or support our marketing efforts. These third parties are bound by confidentiality and data protection obligations.
  • Affiliate and Advertising Partners: We participate in programs such as the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. When you purchase products through our affiliate links, your data may be shared with third-party vendors like Amazon in accordance with their privacy policies.
  • Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

  • Use of Cookies: We use cookies to recognize your browser, analyze site traffic, and personalize content. You can manage cookies via your browser settings.
  • Managing Cookies: Links are provided to help you control cookies in common browsers such as Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and others.
  • Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050
  • Apple Safari (Mac): https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac
  • Apple Safari (iPhone/iPad): https://support.apple.com/HT201265
  • Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/clear-cookies-and-site-data-firefox
  • Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/view-and-delete-browser-history-in-microsoft-edge-14b6e63a-556b-4935-0b6f-818cf3b86b47

Quick access pages (open in the browser’s address bar):

  • Chrome: chrome://settings/clearBrowserData
  • Edge: edge://settings/clearBrowserData
  • Firefox: about:preferences#privacy (then click “Clear Data…”)

5. Embedded Content From Other Websites

Our articles may include embedded content (videos, images, articles) from third-party websites. These websites may collect data about your interaction with their content. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites.

6. Your Rights and Choices

a. Accessing and Updating Your Information

  • You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • You can update or correct your details at any time by contacting us at numbe8@number8cooking.com or through the update link in our emails.

b. Revoking Consent

  • You may withdraw your consent for us to process your personal data at any time by unsubscribing via the link in our emails or contacting us directly.
  • Note: Revoking consent does not affect any purchases you have made or the processing of data necessary for contractual or legal obligations.

7. Data Security

  • We store your personal information securely in encrypted files accessible only to us.
  • We implement reasonable measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction.

8. Third-Party Services and Content

  • Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, embedded content, or services operated by third-party providers, such as advertising networks, affiliate programs (e.g., Amazon Associates), social media platforms, and other external entities. These third parties may collect, use, and disclose your information in accordance with their own privacy policies.
  • Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of third-party sites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit or interact with through our Website.
  • By using our Website, you acknowledge and agree that your interactions with third-party services are subject to their privacy policies and terms of use, and we are not responsible for any data collection or processing undertaken by these third parties.

9. Retention of Data

  • We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law.

10. International Data Transfers

  • As we operate in New Zealand, your data will be stored within New Zealand or in secure cloud services that may store data internationally. We will take appropriate measures to protect your data where transferred outside New Zealand.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights regarding your personal data, please contact us at:

Email: number8@number8cooking.com